Since its launch, this summer’s Nature isn’t Neat online Survey has received more than 1,000 responses from across Monmouthshire and the wider Gwent area. The survey, which closes on Friday…
Following a meeting of the elected County Councillors for Severnside, changes are proposed to the speed limit on parts of the B4245. The Welsh Government passed legislation on 12th July…
The achievements of four of the region’s longest-serving, community-minded residents were celebrated at a prestigious ceremony at Caldicot Castle on Monday 25th July, when each was presented with a British…
MonLife is getting ready to welcome children and young people in Monmouthshire to its exciting wealth of activities and fun across the county this summer. The Monmouthshire Games, indoor play…
Monmouthshire County Council consulted the people of Chepstow in Spring 2022 about whether the High Street should be re-opened to traffic. A clear majority expressed their preference for the High…
Parents in Monmouthshire will soon be able to track their child’s school journey with thanks to a new ‘School Bus Tracker’ app. Being a mobile application that connects parents with…
Abergavenny Pride took place on Saturday 16th July, with crowds showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The event hosted local musicians on the main stage throughout the day, accompanied…
Monmouthshire County Council is joining one of the first four regions in the UK to kick start an innovative food procurement partnership. Monmouthshire has been awarded funding to develop a…
Stood in the sunny grounds of Maindiff Court Hospital, representatives of a wide range of local organisations and ex-Forces veterans came together to officially open a new accessible therapy garden…
Due to the extreme heat forecast, our crews will be out collecting earlier w/c 18th July. Monmouthshire residents, please put your bags out before 6am. Apologies for any noise as…
Now’s the perfect time to focus on your health and wellbeing journey, thanks to MonLife’s Extraordinary Summer campaign. MonLife has just launched a new Active membership offer that gives a…
A £2.6 million challenge to encourage innovation in the production and supply of locally grown food has been launched. The project, which is a partnership between Cardiff Council, Monmouthshire County…
The first ‘Happy to Chat’ bench was officially unveiled in The Dell park near Chepstow castle today, Tuesday 12th July. The benches are being introduced by Monmouthshire County Council as…
An important milestone was reached today (Wednesday 6th July) in the development of the Crick Road site in Portskewett. Representatives from Monmouthshire County Council, Lovell, Candleston, Melin Homes, the Gwent…
At the meeting of Full Cabinet of Monmouthshire County Council on Wednesday 29th June, it was agreed that nearly two thousand of our hardest-hit households in Monmouthshire will receive a…
On Tuesday 14th June, Monmouthshire County Council and Arup Group launched a public consultation on the future of transport in Chepstow, with the aim of getting constructive feedback from the…
At the prestigious Welsh Veterans Awards ceremony in Cardiff yesterday (Thursday 30th June) Monmouthshire County Council was named the Employer of the Year for its support for ex-Armed Forces personnel…
Monmouthshire County Council has received Welsh Government Active Travel funding of £3.4m for the financial year 22/23 with the aim of reducing everyday car journeys, and making walking, cycling and…
At Thursday’s Full Council meeting (23rd June), Monmouthshire County Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme received the third and final green light regarding Abergavenny’s proposed all-through 3-19 school, set to…
On World Refugee Day, Monday 20th June, Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby issued a statement reaffirming the council’s commitment to supporting refugees and honouring the bravery of…
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that it is giving all refugees living in the county six months’ free membership of its leisure centres in a move to benefit their wellbeing. …
The Armed Forces flag was raised outside County Hall in Usk today (Monday 20th June) at 10am by the Chair of Monmouthshire County Council, Cllr. Laura Wright, marking the start…
As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS arrived at TogetherWorks in Caldicot today (Thursday 16th June) to learn about the impact one…
The Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise the extraordinary contribution and service of people across the UK. This month’s announcement confirmed well-deserved recognition for a number of Monmouthshire residents. Commanders of the…
During Volunteer’s Week (June 1st-7th), MonLife have been recognising and celebrating the contributions of residents who have been volunteering across the county. Events culminated in a celebratory event held at…
Chepstow’s Community Cabin reopened on Monday 23rd May- for the first time since the Covid-19 Pandemic led to its temporary closure. Based at Chepstow Community Hospital, the Cabin is a…
Our offices are due to be closed Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd June. Community Hubs & Libraries service will be closed Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June.Please note that all recycling…
Caldicot Library is celebrating 25 years of providing great books, community spirit and support, this year. To mark this special milestone, Monmouthshire County Council will be rejuvenating the Community Hub…
Abergavenny’s residents and primary schools met at Linda Vista Gardens on Wednesday 25th May to plant a celebratory Rowan tree to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, ensuring the town has…
There are plenty of fun events and inspiration for days out in Monmouthshire this coming half term, many of which are free. Monmouthshire County Council’s MonLife, which runs many of…
At the first meeting of Full Council following the recent elections, Monmouthshire County Council elected its new Leader. The meeting at County Hall in Usk on Thursday 19th May saw…
Monmouthshire County Council is looking for residents’ feedback on how natural areas within the county are managed, as green spaces across Monmouthshire are being left to grow during spring and…
Monmouthshire County Council has chosen a new Chair to serve for the next twelve months. Councillor Laura Wright was elected at the council’s annual general meeting on Tuesday 17th May…
The Wales Coastal Path is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week, with celebrations beginning with First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, meeting with local walkers, artists and pupils in Chepstow…
Monmouthshire County Council is currently seeking new and innovative projects that can help tackle food poverty and bring a fresh element to existing projects and services available. Applications can be…
Abergavenny Museum is playing host to some impressive works by Welsh artists this year, all inspired by Monmouthshire’s own Arthur Machen, best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. This exhibition…
The mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the United Kingdom to help stop the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from 00:01 on…
This week marks the one-year anniversary of MonLife’s Active 60 programme, which is available for people aged 60 & over to become more physically active through in-person or online classes:…
Monmouthshire Council has praised the incredible response from residents who have opened their homes to families fleeing the war in Ukraine. More than sixty families in the county have offered…
Pupils and staff at Gilwern primary school continued the trip of a lifetime on Friday 8th April with a virtual hike that will see them encircle the world. The project,…
Monmouthshire County Council’s MonLife Youth Service team have been out in schools across Monmouthshire to promote the up-coming elections. So far they’ve visited Caldicot and Abergavenny comprehensive schools and plan…
Spring is officially here and Monmouthshire County Council’s grounds team are about to start preparing the county’s open spaces for the year ahead. At the end of last year, the…
If you’ve been looking for things to do during the upcoming Easter school holidays then look no further, MonLife has the answer – a whole programme of activities and events…
One of Abergavenny’s most prominent town centre buildings, which has been vacant for several years, is being given a new lease of life following a major investment by its new…
Abergavenny is the latest town in Gwent to see a Veterans’ Support Hub available to all former and current military personnel, providing advice, guidance and support regarding some of life’s…
Visitors to the popular Reuse Shops at Llanfoist and Five Lanes recycling centres should make a date in their diaries as both shops reopen the week commencing 14th March for…
With help from Cantref Primary School’s eco club, Abergavenny’s Bailey Park now has five brand new English Oak trees and five Copper Beech trees, which have been dedicated to Her…
A new deal between Monmouthshire County Council and Abergavenny Town Council has created a partnership to support and develop the town’s historic Borough Theatre. The county council is undertaking a…
Monmouthshire County Council has reaffirmed that Active Travel remains a key priority in its response to climate change as its officers gave an update last week on the progress of…
Monmouthshire’s streets should become even safer as 20mph zones are being introduced by Monmouthshire County Council this month. The first of these projects will see Abergavenny, Llanfoist, Magor, Undy, Caldicot,…
Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire County Councils have agreed to advance plans for a new road to bypass Chepstow to end congestion in the town centre and at the Highbeech roundabout. The two…
At last week’s meeting of cabinet Monmouthshire County Council confirmed that it would be resubmitting its two bids for Caldicot and Monmouth in Round 2 of the UK Government’s £4.8…
Opening on Friday 4th March, The Cabin is a safe space for 11-25 year olds to socialise, meet new friends and talk about any issues, with help from Monmouthshire County…
At yesterday’s meeting of full council – Thursday 3rd March – councillors across the political landscape within Monmouthshire County Council stood with its leader Cllr. Richard John in condemning the…
Monmouthshire County Council has set out its budget for the year ahead in the most challenging of circumstances. The pandemic has had a far reaching impact on all aspects of…
Plans for a new velo park at Llanfoist, Abergavenny were discussed at Monmouthshire County Council’s meeting of full cabinet on Wednesday 2nd March. The project would help provide facilities for…
At this afternoon’s meeting of full council, Monmouthshire County Council’s Chairman, Cllr. Mat Feakins issued the following statement as the session began: “The events unfolding in the democracy of Ukraine…
St David’s Day celebrations in Abergavenny took on an extra special significance this year. Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the 1st of March in Monmouthshire…
People across the world reacted in shock when news broke on February 24th of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the days since, the world has watched in horror at…
For the past four years, Monmouthshire County Council has been working closely with a very active and committed local group, the Friends of Dell Park Chepstow, to develop a scheme…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a survey seeking views on how residents would like to use existing paths and access points for Castle Meadows in Abergavenny. Plans have been launched…
Monmouthshire County Council and Chepstow Town Council have joined together to prepare the next step in the town’s journey, setting out a long-term vision for the town that lays out the steps that need…
Pupils from Monmouthshire’s primary schools are learning how to create delicious meals for the whole family, whilst learning basic and safe culinary skills thanks to Angharad Underwood’s online Cookalong Clwb….
High winds and heavy rainfall impacted Monmouthshire over the weekend. The River Usk and River Monnow rose rapidly resulting in Flood Warnings. Frontline teams helped communities by delivering sand bags…
Yesterday (17 February), 5G Wales Unlocked — the innovation project demonstrating the opportunities for 5G in rural and valleys communities in Wales — launched a live 5G service which includes…
Storm Eunice has impacted across Monmouthshire. Over 1,000 homes in Monmouthshire were left without power and residents were urged to contact Western Power for information. Both the M4 Prince of…
Monmouthshire County Council is prepared for Storm Eunice. Following the Met Office’s Red Warning for high winds that could pose a danger to life and possible damage to property, it…
Schools sites across Monmouthshire will switch to remote learning on Friday 18th February. Those that had inset days already planned will continue as usual.
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 has today – Wednesday 16th February – launched a survey seeking views on how residents, business and visitors currently use and would like to use Chepstow High…
As part of a Gwent-wide initiative, the Gwent Public Services Board (PSB), which includes the five local authorities and public bodies, is seeking feedback on life in Gwent. As part…
Monmouthshire’s leisure provider MonLife is gearing up for the exciting February half term, with plenty on offer to keep children and young people active and entertained over the school holidays. …
The importance of the views and opinions of young people and children is at the forefront of a new Participation Strategy being launched by Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services team….
As the countdown begins for this year’s local elections in May, councillors and candidates across all political groups in Monmouthshire are being asked to commit to a fair and respectful…
Some of Monmouthshire’s towns are about to get SMART, a new digital infrastructure, supported by Welsh Government, which is being installed by Monmouthshire County Council in Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth…
Celebrations on 70 years of the Her Majesty The Queen’s reign will take place across the UK between the 2nd and 5th June 2022, and it is expected that communities…
A new partnership development project has started on site in Portskewett, Monmouthshire, after plans were approved in February 2020. Partners from Melin Homes, Candleston (a subsidiary of Melin), and Monmouthshire…
As fuel costs continue to rise, the Welsh Government recently announced that the annual winter fuel payment for eligible households has been increased from £100 to £200. In addition, the…
A Monmouthshire County Council service, which offers support and training to help people find jobs and improve skills, is relaunching with a new look and a fresh call for residents…
Monmouthshire County Council is wanting to hear from people who may have an idea for a project in their community that will bring people together and help build thriving and…
A Monmouthshire woman has described how an exercise referral scheme operated by MonLife has helped change her life following a serious health condition that put her into a three-week induced…
A project is offering £10,000 grants to businesses and community groups to develop local food supply chains. The Food4Growth programme in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire has two grant schemes available,…
Following completion of the first stage of an Active Travel consultation on proposed cycling and walking routes via Monnow Street in Monmouth last year, Monmouthshire County Council received a total…
New Art History Course for the New Year With our popular local lecturer Eleanor Bird Online via Zoom 10 weekly lectures 1½ hours Two options for accessing the live lectures:…
“The Moment of Truth: Art in the Early Renaissance” Monday evenings online course moves on through time to the 15th Century from Monday 31st January 2022 7-8pm Zoom illustrated live talks…
Improvement Masterplan for Usk given greenlight A masterplan for Usk, which will focus on future improvement projects and opportunities for the town, has been approved by Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet…
Monmouthshire County Council launched its draft budget proposals for 2022-2023 on Wednesday 19th January. The council faces £10.41m of unavoidable service pressures and £4.96m of pay pressures that continue to…
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for improvements to the local walking and cycling network between Caldicot, Portskewett and Caerwent/Crick. Monmouthshire County Council is currently working…
A series of online sessions are being held aimed at giving prospective candidates all the information they need to run in the next local Welsh elections. The briefings, which include…
Following successful grassland management pilots to improve biodiversity across the Gwent local authorities, this year the Nature Isn’t Neat approach to management is being coordinated to cover wider areas across…
Following its £1.7m refurbishment, Abergavenny leisure centre has opened its doors to the public, revealing a host of new equipment and modern leisure facilities. The refurbishment of Abergavenny Leisure Centre,…
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Councillor Peter Clarke. Peter left us peacefully on 10th January. Peter was a towering figure in our organisation having…
Heads of Service for Social Care and Health across Gwent have issued a joint statement and appealed to residents in light of increasing pressures on health and social care services….
News about the worrying impact of Climate Change has left many people wondering what they can do to make a difference. Monmouthshire County Council has been working to help tackle…
Foster Wales Monmouthshire has partnered up with Great British Bake-off finalist, Jon Jenkins, to support a new regional campaign; ‘A great thing to do in 2022’. The campaign, which is…
In November 2021, Monmouthshire County Council carried out a survey for Magor residents, business and visitors to share their opinions on whether the limited traffic restrictions in the village’s Square,…
Over the next week Monmouthshire County Council is launching a new ‘Money Matters’ campaign highlighting the support available to those facing money worries. It is often cited that most households…
Tuesday 21st December 2021 Monmouthshire County Council today received confirmation from Welsh Government that it will receive an 11.2% increase in its core funding next year compared to the 9.4%…