Monmouthshire celebrate the Windrush generation
On Monday, 29 July, Monmouthshire County Council came together to celebrate and honour the cultural enrichment brought by the Windrush generation. The event was a vibrant celebration of the music,…
Month: July 2024
Community garden blossoms thanks to volunteers
A once-neglected patch of land at TogetherWORKS in Caldicot has blossomed into a vibrant community garden, thanks to the tireless efforts of dedicated volunteers. Flower beds and thriving vegetable plots…
Chainbridge weight restrictions imposed
The Chainbridge at Kemeys Commander will be subject to a new weight restriction, as a result of the special monitoring measures which have been in operation for several years. Monmouthshire County…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Chair engages with children and young people across the county
Following the appointment as Chair of the Council, Cllr Su McConnel has been busy visiting a number of organisations and events across the county and speaking to residents. Cllr Su…
MonLife’s Youth Service welcomes young people to County Hall
MonLife Youth Service held its annual youth conference at County Hall, Usk, on Wednesday, 10th July. The conference brought together 40 students from secondary schools across Monmouthshire, including King Henry…
Green Flag status awarded to Rogiet Countryside Park
Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce that our attractions and open spaces continue to gather recognition, with the Green Flag Award. Rogiet Countryside Park is the latest addition to…
Community-curated exhibition ‘What Makes Monmouth, Monmouth’ tours locally
‘What Makes Monmouth, Monmouth’ exhibition is now at Monmouth Leisure Centre. As part of the exhibitions tour around Monmouth, residents and visitors can now view the collection at the Leisure…
New art installation unveiled in Abergavenny
The Gwent Green Grid and Abergavenny Town Council collaborated on a project to enhance an area of Bailey Park in Abergavenny with a new art installation. Drawing on SPF (shared…
Monmouthshire County Council consults on their Home to School Transport Policy
The council is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to our Home to School Transport Policy to establish a more financially sustainable transportation model for the future. From 12 July…
Cardiff University pilot initiative drives growth in creative industries across the Cardiff Capital Region
Creative Industries Cluster Hubs were trialled in Newport, Monmouthshire and Rhondda Cynon Taf A pilot project to nurture creative talent in three local authority areas resulted in 15 new jobs…
Family Volunteering Club events coming to Abergavenny
A series of free Family Volunteering Club are taking place in Abergavenny, this summer. Family Volunteering Club makes it easy for children aged and their grown-ups to help out at…
Marking Wales Nature Week across Monmouthshire
Wales Nature Week is an annual celebration of nature showcasing the fantastic habitats and species of Wales. There are many events available around Wales or you can simply get out…