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Following the fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, on Sunday, 10th November, Monmouthshire County Council has implemented road closures in the area to support the ongoing multi-agency response.  Due to an ongoing investigation…

The Environmental Health team at Monmouthshire County Council is committed to ensuring that all residents and visitors to Monmouthshire can enjoy safe food. Across the year, the Environmental Health Team works with businesses,…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, has written to the Ministry of Defence and The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales regarding the recent closure of Inglis…

Changes to the recycling and waste collection schedule across Monmouthshire have come into force as of this morning. From 21/10/2024, recycling and waste collection days in all areas of Monmouthshire…

Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouthshire Housing Association are joining forces to combat child poverty with a pioneering collaborative training project. Working alongside Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations and Citizen’s Advice,…

On Tuesday, 15th October 2024, the Remuneration Committee convened for the first time to discuss the remuneration of senior officers at Monmouthshire County Council. The new committee will consider evidence…

Residents and dignitaries gathered on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon in early September to celebrate the completion of an important project for Monmouth town. The project, funded by the Welsh…

1st October is the International Day of Older People. To mark the occasion, Monmouthshire County Council’s Older People’s Champion, Cllr Jackie Strong, Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Social Care, Safeguarding…

Monmouthshire Food Partnership is accepting applications from third-sector organisations, community groups, and social enterprises for grants to support community food projects. Grants of up to £2,500 are available through a…

Monmouthshire County Council is proud to support Falls Prevention Week – September 23rd -27th. Preventing falls is crucial, not only for avoiding injuries, but also for maintaining independence, dignity, and quality…

A cherished woodland in the heart of Magor and Undy is set to undergo a restoration project to enhance its ecological health, accessibility, and community value. Mill Common serves as…

Monmouthshire County Council are working closely with Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Wales (RFCA) to find a solution to issues arising from the closure of Inglis Bridge in Monmouth…

MonLife Leisure Centre members will have access to a brand-new bespoke outdoor space for exercise and physical activity. The opening coincides with Monmouthshire County Council’s celebration of National Fitness Day…

The removal of 20mph repeater signs across the county is part of an ongoing initiative to ensure that all speed limit signage is in full compliance with current legislation. As…

Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art Severn View Park Care Home was officially opened on Wednesday, 18 September, by Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby. The care home, which welcomed residents in…

Pupils in Monmouthshire are joining with thousands of people across Britain to celebrate 30 years of the Fairtrade Mark, as they take part in Fairtrade Fortnight from 9th – 22nd September…

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and Green Infrastructure Strategy. Between the 14th of September and the 24th of October, we…

Monmouthshire County Council is conducting a residents survey on everyday life in Monmouthshire. The council wants to hear from you about living in Monmouthshire, your experience of your local area,…

Foster Wales Monmouthshire celebrated the contribution of foster carers on Friday, 30 August, with a Summer Picnic at Mardy Park, Abergavenny.  Foster carers play a vital part in helping ensure…

Monmouthshire County Council encourages residents to mark Ukrainian Independence Day, Saturday, 24th August, by Making Noise For Ukraine.   The international campaign is an opportunity to celebrate Ukraine’s bravery and…

On Saturday, 10 August, families joined MonLife’s Outdoor Accessible Adventure Day at Gilwern Outdoor Centre. The day was filled with activities enjoyed by families and officers, with smiles evident on all…

Today, 22 August 2024, Monmouthshire County Council celebrates the achievements of learners who’ve collected their GCSE and Level 2 course results.  Monmouthshire County Council wishes to congratulate all the learners, as…

Monmouthshire County Council will host a pair of job and employment fairs next month. The fairs will take place on September 12 and 19, with the former at Abergavenny Market…

An innovative, state-of-the-art care home run by Monmouthshire County Council was shown to a Welsh minister as a groundbreaking way ahead for the care for people with dementia. Jayne Bryant,…

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) held a dog fouling awareness day on Thursday, 25th July 2024, to reinforce the message for dog walkers to pick their dogs mess up.  This is…

The Borough Theatre’s Autumn 2024 programme is packed with shows, concerts and events to suit all tastes. Drama enthusiasts are well catered for this season, with Black Rat Productions returning to…

A gardening calendar has recently been unveiled at the Royal Welsh Show and will soon be adopted by schools across Monmouthshire. The School Growing Calendar was launched by Adam Jones…

Residents and visitors can now have their say on what exhibitions they want to see at the Shire Hall Museum.  MonLife Heritage is in the process of moving Monmouth Museum…

Caldicot Castle was the location of the annual Monmouthshire’s Young Carers Forum family fun day.  On Tuesday, 30 July, the forum, supported by Monmouthshire County Council’s Young Carers team, hosted a day…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

To celebrate Healthy Eating Week, colleagues from Monmouthshire County Council recently joined forces with dedicated teachers from Monmouthshire primary schools and partners from The British Nutrition Foundation Food a Fact of Life Education…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services & the Community Development Team, in partnership with local comprehensive schools, Papyrus and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO), are joining forces to run a…

 The Assistivetech Monmouthshire Hub was officially opened on 4th June at Chepstow Community Hospital. The launch allowed colleagues from Monmouthshire County Council and partner organisation Aneurin Bevan Health Board plus members of other external organisations to see…

MonLife volunteers were the guests of honour at a recent celebration event held on Wednesday 5th June at Old Station Tintern as part of the UK-wide Volunteers Week. The event was held…

Last week, MonLife Sports Development Team hosted Primary school pupils from across Monmouthshire at their annual PlayMaker Conference. The aim was to bring Monmouthshire’s young leaders together for training and to celebrate their leadership…

Family Volunteering Club are appealing for children and their families to help out as part of an upcoming event in Abergavenny. Family Volunteering Club makes it easy for children aged…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded up to £8.4 million in transport funding across the county to deliver its projects.  The funding includes contributions…

On Tuesday, 9 April, MonLife Heritage and the Chepstow Society came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the 75th anniversary of Chepstow Museum.  The museum is rooted in the community,…

Monmouthshire County Council’s brand-new care home, Severn View Park, has opened.  Severn View Park Care Home will innovate how care is delivered to people with dementia, allowing them to live…

National Highways have issued an update on the rockfall which continues to affect the A40. Following the incident, emergency traffic management was put in place to allow authorities to reopen…