Although the number of Covid-19 cases have diminished, the virus has not gone away and that without caution, in particular observing social distancing, there is the risk of further cases…

This year has seen significantly more wild meadow areas across Monmouthshire’s open spaces, as the council’s ground maintenance teams have left verges and parks largely unmowed to allow wild flowers…

The likelihood of the Welsh Government’s requirement to stay local being lifted on Monday 6th July and self-contained visitor accommodation (without shared facilities) being allowed to reopen on 13th July…

Monmouthshire County Council has provided a new opportunity for people interested in fostering to enjoy an informal introductory chat.  The Fostering 5 service is available each Tuesday from 3pm to…

Road safety measures in Usk are to be revised following feedback from the Usk community and meetings between Monmouthshire County Council and Usk Town Council. The temporary traffic light system,…

Loyal blood donors in Monmouthshire have responded to a request from the Welsh Blood Service to ‘donate differently’ by rolling up their sleeves to make a lifesaving donation at one…

Monmouthshire County Council has announced the proposed plans for improvements to Church Road in Caldicot. They are intended to address a number of local needs that have been identified by…

Monmouthshire’s markets will reopen to the public and traders next week.  Abergavenny and Caldicot markets will reopen on Tuesday 30th June with Monmouth’s reopening on Friday 3rd July. The decision…

Thanks to a generous gesture by local firm Gwent Energy, Monmouthshire County Council’s community hub in Chepstow has received a defibrillator which could help save lives in the town.  The…

Monmouthshire County Council is introducing a new Request & Collect service for library books in response to restrictions posed by the coronavirus pandemic.  Customers can browse the library service on-line…

Monmouthshire County Council has been working to support businesses and help residents feel confident about returning to their town and village centres, as non-essential shops prepare to reopen from Monday…

In light of the Welsh First Minister’s announcement today, in which he is advising non-essential retail businesses may reopen from Monday 22nd June, Monmouthshire County Council is stressing the importance…

 Monmouthshire County Council has submitted a bid for a new railway station in Magor, together with the Magor Action Group on Rail (MAGOR) local community group. The bid for a…

“If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, travel together” This captures some interesting dilemmas for us as we look to our future. Our…

Monmouthshire County Council is asking as many residents as possible to take part in a new survey that seeks opinions and ideas about how Monmouthshire’s town and village centres could…

Businesses in Monmouthshire should act soon if they wish to apply financial support. The Welsh Government’s Business Grants fund is closing on 30th June. More than 2,000 businesses have already…

In recent weeks there has been much coverage in the local and national media telling the story of those on the frontline in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. From…

Gardens, large and small are fantastic places for all kinds of plants and animals. Wales Nature Week is all about nature in our gardens and the fun starts on Saturday,…

Photo: County Councillor Bob Greenland. UK-based companies can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5million, to support continued growth and innovation in sectors as diverse as…

Council seeks vacant properties to accommodate homeless over pandemic Monmouthshire County Council has issued an appeal to owners of vacant properties to make them available as temporary accommodation. The properties…

Monmouth has officially been named as the UK’s first Bee Town. This recognition, awarded on World Bee Day, follows the excellent work led by Monmouthshire County Council, Monmouth Town Council…

Monmouthshire County Council has marked National Mental Health Awareness Week by highlighting some of the services it has provided to ensure residents can cope well during the coronavirus pandemic.  The…

Under the current lockdown measures, many of the usual opportunities to identify domestic abuse such as contact with professionals at routine appointments have been lost, meaning older people could be…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards is keen to support a national initiative called Business Against Scams, which seeks to stop businesses falling victim to criminals currently exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic….

Monmouthshire’s foster care team is looking for committed and caring people to offer a home to children and young people within the county.  In these difficult times, it’s more important…

Monmouthshire has set out a blueprint for administering the authority’s aims while communities face the coronavirus virus pandemic.  Cabinet met remotely last Wednesday (6th May) and agreed our strategy with…

Monmouthshire County Council is keen to update residents and clear up any misconceptions about the closure of our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). There seems to be some misinformation circulating…

High tides are due.  We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…

A project instigated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists at Monmouthshire’s integrated health and social care team based in Monmouth’s Monnow Vale has benefitted to the tune of £12,000 thanks to…

As the UK enters its fourth week of lockdown, Monmouthshire County Council continues to function around the clock to support communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Council Leader Peter Fox…

A local authority team providing help and support for families has adapted to restrictions posed by the Covid-19 pandemic by setting up an advice line.  Monmouthshire County Council’s Building Strong…

Councillors, staff and volunteers at Monmouthshire County Council continue to work exceptionally hard to ensure key services operate as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches a crucial stage across the country. The…

 Kind gestures by two high street retailers have ensured that each pupil attending Monmouthshire’s hub schools for children of key workers will enjoy the welcome treat of Easter eggs. Thanks…

The council is aware that many businesses are not making the most of the support that is there for them. If you occupy business premises in Monmouthshire with a rateable…

People who are employed or self-employed are being encouraged to apply for financial support following the recent announcement from the UK Government. The packages of support are available to help…

Although many have applied for Welsh Government business grants offered in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 2,000 potentially eligible firms in Monmouthshire are yet to fill in the…

Monmouthshire County Council shares plans to support small businesses  As the country takes steps to contain coronavirus virus with people staying at home and many small businesses closing with immediate…

Advice on how to improve broadband during coronavirus Many people may have been asked to work from home or will be relying on digital connectivity while they self-isolate. Below are…

Monmouthshire County Council has taken the decision to temporarily close the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny and the council-run museums following advice from the UK government to avoid any unnecessary social…

 Carmine Tarquilio will represent Wales in the final of the National Care Chef of the Year competition to be held on 3rd June at Stratford Upon Avon College in Warwickshire….

In light of the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and following yesterday’s announcement by the Government, the decision has been made to postpone the LDP engagement events until further notice.  The…

As part of International Women’s Day 2020, King Henry VIII Comprehensive in Abergavenny hosted workshops for its Year 9 students. Rhiannon Taylor, of Monmouthshire Inspire, launched the event by giving…

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, 24th February-8th March, groups of children from 18 Monmouthshire schools joined forces for a conference at Raglan CiW Primary School. Learning and fun were combined…

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Chepstow marked St David’s Day with an eisteddfod that demonstrated the talents of students and celebrated their sense of belonging to Wales. Each class…

Monmouthshire County Council has updated its corporate plan, ‘A Monmouthshire that works for everyone’. The updated corporate plan re-states the council’s purpose of building sustainable and resilient communities. With local…

High tides are due.  We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Chepstow marked St David’s Day with an eisteddfod that demonstrated the talents of students and celebrated their sense of belonging to Wales. Each class…

Free drop-in surgeries hosted by the Development Bank of Wales, Business Wales and Monmouthshire County Council next week will aim to help entrepreneurs and owners of firms discover more about…

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Monmouthshire has experienced the fourth day of a severe weather incident. The storm has impacted the whole county but has been most acute in Usk, Monmouth and surrounding areas. Water…

Due to tidal surge predicted – we will be putting in additional road closures at Tintern for tonight and tomorrow morning as follows: Wednesday 12th February Between 22:15 – 22:45…

High tides are due. We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…

Monmouthshire County Council will be hosting a series of public meetings to share their 2020/21 budget proposals with residents. The meetings will take place in the north and south of…