Nature Isn’t Neat returning for 2024
Monmouthshire County Council are pleased to announce that the Nature Isn’t Neat is returning for 2024. Nature Isn’t Neat promotes the benefits of letting nature do its thing in green…
Month: May 2024
Media statement: Marmaris Kebab House
The case against the operators of Marmaris Kebab House in Abergavenny was heard at Newport Magistrates Court last Wednesday. The operators of the business when the offences occurred pleaded guilty…
Pupils share their views on school meals
Pupils at a local primary school have given their County Council leader food for thought after she invited them to discuss their school meals. The children, from Gilwern Primary, welcomed…
Monmouthshire Foster Carers thanked at special event
Foster Carers in Monmouthshire were the guests of honour an appreciation event recently, thanking them for their service. The event was an opportunity for Monmouthshire foster carers to come together…
Have your say on the proposed Active Travel Links between Llanfoist and Castle Meadows & Castle Meadows Access Update
Residents are invited to have their say on a proposed new walking and cycling link between Llanfoist and Castle Meadows, Abergavenny. The new link aims to improve safety and accessibility…
Exciting Half-Term Activities Await Families in Monmouthshire
MonLife is gearing up to offer an array of engaging activities for families during the upcoming May half term. From sporting adventures, play sessions to creative workshops, there’s something for…
Partnership making popular visitor spot safer
Monmouthshire County Council has worked with local partners to improve safety on the lane leading to Llanwenarth car park as visitors enjoy Sugar Loaf Mountain this summer. Working in partnership…
Medieval castle brought up to date in fight against climate change
A medieval Castle and Regency Museum have been brought right up to the 21st Century with the installation of a range of measures to help reduce the attraction’s carbon footprint. Trying to keep Abergavenny…
Monmouthshire foster carers to receive council tax subsidy
Monmouthshire County Council today agreed to give its foster carers a 30% subsidy on their council tax in recognition of the invaluable role that they perform in looking after some…
Investing in the future of Chepstow’s arts and community centre
Chepstow Town Council, Monmouthshire County Council and Welsh Government have come together to invest more than £200,000 in The Drill Hall, Chepstow’s principal arts venue. For the past 15 years Chepstow Town Council…
Foster Wales Monmouthshire celebrates Foster Care Fortnight
As Foster Wales Monmouthshire gears up to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, the team is looking for residents who could make a difference to a child’s life. Foster Care Fortnight takes…
Monmouthshire voters head to the polls for Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner election
Former leader of Newport City Council, Jane Mudd, has been elected as the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent. Ms Mudd, representing the Welsh Labour Party, was elected with…
Monmouthshire Community Learning programme receives glowing report
Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Learning programme, which is part of the Greater Gwent Adult Learning Partnership, led by Coleg Gwent, received a glowing commendation after a recent Estyn inspection. The…
MonLife Museums ensures collection holds relevance to local history
In 2020-2022, MonLife museums took part in a Collection Review Project. This allowed our museums to discover more about the objects within their collections and their connections, if any, to…