Following the lockdown in Caerphilly, for Monmouthshire residents who were shielding prior to 16th of August and therefore remain on the Shielding Patient List, there is no change to the…

From 6pm tonight, the Caerphilly County Borough Council area will become an enhanced local health protection area and several new Lockdown restrictions come into force. We’re aware that compliance with…

Monmouthshire County Council has announced that Mitchel Troy recycling centre will be reopening from Tuesday 15th September. Detailed plans have been put into place to ensure that the personnel and…

A young woman has shared her experience of being fostered as Monmouthshire County Council launches a new campaign aimed at finding more kind carers to support young people in need…

Community Hubs are gearing up to reopen their doors to the public from Monday 7th September in Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk. Measures have been put into place to ensure everyone’s…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Youth Enterprise is pleased to announce its relaunch as it looks to support more people to unlock their skills and career potential, and to help people facing…

Pupils will make the return to school from tomorrow, Thursday 3rd September 2020. Ahead of their return, Council Leader Peter Fox has shared his well-wishes with pupils and outlined the…

Our offices will be Closed on Monday 31st August.If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055.     There will be no Refuse collection Monday 31st August, collections will…

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…

Time is running out for residents affected by flooding to access a grant of up to £1000. The deadline for the Discretionary Assistance Fund is the 28th of August 2020…

Town Centre business owners are being invited to express their interest for a new grant to aid their recovery following the impact of the pandemic. The COVID-19 Town Centre Outdoor Adaptation…

It came as a surprise to the Council this morning to see the Minister for Education Kirsty Williams announce a pay award for the teaching profession in Wales averaging some…

The need for reliable broadband coverage in rural Monmouthshire communities has been brought into increased focus during the pandemic, as more residents have been working online from home and catching…

Monmouthshire County Council is launching a three-month consultation and is inviting residents to have their say. The Active Travel consultation is a requirement by Welsh Government under the Active Travel…

Children’s reading can dip during the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. This can be a problem for schools…

The Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Preferred Strategy consultation and second call for candidate sites will close on 20th July 2020 to enable the Council to review the Plan’s evidence…

Monmouthshire County Council will launch the second phase of its Request & Collect library service on Monday 27th July when it will be available on certain days at Caldicot, Gilwern…

Monmouthshire County Council is working in partnership with the local town council to solve one of Chepstow’s stickiest problems – the scourge of chewing gum carelessly deposited on roads and…

Monmouthshire County Council’s free lettings service offers the area’s housing property-owners advice and support to help with the daunting prospect of letting out a home.  Monmouthshire Letting Service (MLS), which…

Photo: Councillor Richard John, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Monmouthshire County Council has today welcomed plans by the Education Minister to allow schools, that can do so safely,…

Monmouthshire County Council is working with businesses across the county to support a #ShopLocal #ShopMonmouthshire campaign. For Monmouthshire’s town centres to prosper and for traders to survive then they need…

KA campaign has been launched across Wales encouraging people to contact social services if they are worried that a family member, friend, neighbour or someone that they know in their…

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…

Today (01/07/20), the Gwent Local Resilience Forum, including the five councils, agreed to increase the number of mourners permitted to attend funerals at cemeteries within the five local authority areas…

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…

The Welsh Government has today launched a Start-Up Grant scheme to support those who are self-employed but fall outside of the UK Government’s Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) because…

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…

Monnow Street and St John Street in Monmouth will close to vehicles from Thursday 25th of June 2020. The council has carried out an emergency order to ensure people visiting…

Birth registrations in Monmouthshire and across Wales can now re-commence. As the register office is currently dealing with a backlog of registrations, appointments will be prioritised based on baby’s date…

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…

Carers who look after loved ones or friends have been sharing their personal experiences with Monmouthshire County Council at the start of Carers Week 2020. The annual campaign, which runs…

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…

In response to the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy, partners including Public Health Wales, the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the five Local Authorities in Gwent have joined…

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,…

All key (critical) workers, their household members and their immediate contacts can be tested for COVID-19 at the testing centre at Rodney Parade in Newport. Individuals that are symptomatic of…

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…

Press release – Monmouthshire libraries encourage residents to pick up a book to improve mental wellbeing Reading can go a long way to help improve mental wellbeing. That’s the message…

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…

1The Gwent Integrated Autism Service, a partnership between the area’s five local authorities and the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, has set up online advice sessions to provide help and support…

Monmouthshire County Council has announced that its Llanfoist and Five Lanes recycling centres will be reopening on Tuesday 26th May. Detailed plans have been put into place to ensure that…

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…

Independent charity Bridges has seen a large increase in residents accessing its telephone-befriending initiative since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown was announced.  Since the lockdown more people have struggled with loneliness…

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…

We are experiencing issues with our Passenger Transport Team’s phone line 01633 644777 Please use the numbers below to contact the team directly for the time being – Becky Pritchard…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a local brewery has diversified to help meet the needs of frontline workers. In recent weeks, Magor Brewery – Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has…

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 growing network of volunteers across Monmouthshire have been praised for their efforts during the COVID-19 epidemic. Monmouthshire County Council has been overwhelmed by the support and kindness of communities…

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…

People in Monmouthshire are being encouraged to continue, where possible, donating food items to support the county’s food banks. The council is encouraging people to think of the food banks…

As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches Monmouthshire County Council, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and other partners across Gwent are sharing one simple message – stay home. With good…

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…

Following the recent temporary closure of the Post Office in Usk due to government advice, Monmouthshire County Council will now operate a free bus service for residents to allow them to…

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…