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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…

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 (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 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’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…

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…

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…

The Easter bunny made an early appearance at the Council’s Children’s Services this week, as Monmouthshire Building Society delivered 200 Easter eggs.  The kindness of the Monmouthshire Building Society staff,…

Monmouthshire’s progressive approach to school meals has attracted the attention of a Welsh Government Minister. Jeremy Miles MS, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, visited Dewstow Primary School in…

The contractor working on Monmouthshire County Council’s Wonastow Active Travel Scheme has accidentally damaged a shallow mains water pipe at the Wonastow mini roundabout in Monmouth. This incident occurred due…

Monmouth Cemetery will be re-opening for burials after significant infrastructure improvements carried out by Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouth Town Council. The work funded by Monmouth Town Council has created…

At last week’s Monmouthshire County Council’s Full Council meeting, councillors voted to work towards Monmouthshire becoming an Age-Friendly County and joining the World Health Organisation’s global network of Age-Friendly Communities. Monmouthshire…

Throughout January, a new exhibition has been displayed at the Shire Hall to celebrate its 300-year history. This exhibition is the first of many new displays showcased at the new…

Cllr. Rachel Garrick, Cabinet Member for Resources (Job share with Cllr Ben Callard) and representative of Castle Ward, Caldicot, has resigned from the Cabinet due to the significant expansion of…

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on its Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-28. Communities are now asked to help us shape our work over the next four years.   Monmouthshire…

On Tuesday, 30 January, community groups, charities, organisations and services will hold a market-style showcase event at Magor and Undy Community Hub. Come along and learn more about activities, services…

SWFRS, together with multi-agency partners (Gwent Police/NRW/MCC/DC), are continuing to respond to significant flooding around Monmouth Leisure Centre and Old Dixton Road.  Although the River Wye in Monmouth peaked overnight…