At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 13th May, Monmouthshire County Council appointed its new Leader, Councillor Richard John. He has taken over from Councillor Peter Fox, who has stepped…

Photo: Councillor Mat Feakins At Monmouthshire County Council’s annual general meeting on Thursday 13th May, Councillor Mat Feakins was confirmed as the council’s new Chairman to serve for the next twelve months. Councillor…

The Community Nature Spaces project is working to bring together communities and revitalise un-used or unloved playgrounds and make them accessible play areas that embrace nature. Residents and stakeholders were…

Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Foster Monmouthshire’s foster carers do, as Abergavenny Market Hall prepares to light up orange this Foster Care Fortnight….

Monmouthshire County Council / Cyngor Sir Fynwy Election of a Member of the Welsh Parliament for Ethol Aelod o’r Senedd r gyfer Monmouth / Sir Fynwy Thursday 6 May 2021…

Monmouthshire County Council has today confirmed that the traffic lights on Bridge Street in Usk will be removed by 7am on Monday 10th May, allowing for the return to two-way…

Last month saw the introduction of new Open Access Play Opportunities for children between the ages of 5-11 across the county.  Organised by MonLife, part of Monmouthshire County Council, it…

Monmouthshire County Council is urging people to lock up their lawnmowers for ‘No Mow May’. No Mow May was created by Plantlife as a way to encourage more people to…

A cohort of 20 eager and inspired public servants from six local authorities across south Wales are about to embark on a six month innovation and research programme designed to…

On Friday 30th April, 2021, it was confirmed that all the requirements of the EPS regulations have been met and the road closure of the A466 at Wyndcliff will start…

‘Pick up your dog’s mess or face a fine’ that’s the warning from Monmouthshire County Council as it looks to educate dog owners about the dangers of not cleaning up…

Click here to view our Community Renewal Fund Webinar Monmouthshire County Council is encouraging local business groups, voluntary and community sector organisations and Universities/Higher Education establishments to apply for a…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to offer residents and community groups an exciting opportunity to get involved and to enjoy the nature and wildlife in their own gardens or local…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Chairman Sheila Woodhouse has expressed her condolences after the announcement of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip’s passing on Friday 9th April. Councillor Woodhouse said: “I am…

Monmouthshire County Council is urging residents to remain vigilant after receiving reports of unsolicited emails offering council tax refunds. The message, which purports to come from the HMRC, reportedly tells…

MonLife Heritage Museums are proud to announce the launch of a brand new collections website at www.monlifecollections.co.uk The new website provides free access to search hundreds of records, allowing users…

Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that preparations for important safety work on the A466 between St Arvans and Tintern have begun. From Monday 29th March, tree-felling is being undertaken in the…

Recycling & Waste Good Friday: Collections as normal Easter Monday: No collections ​ Collections from Tuesday 6th April will be running one day later than normal.  For more information: You…

A poster campaign has been launched by Monmouthshire County Council and Gwent Police to highlight measures introduced to promote positive messages about taking your litter home, driving considerately, and keeping…

Monmouthshire County Council will open its library service to the public from Monday 29th March, but some restrictions will remain in place for at least a fortnight. The library areas in…

Earlier today the council joined in the national minute’s silence. To view the recording, click here: On Tuesday 23rd March – the National Day of Reflection – Monmouthshire County Council…

As spring approaches, Monmouthshire’s grounds maintenance service will work to support the environment and provide a boost for wildlife by modifying mowing practices. It follows the council’s commitment to promoting…

Following the recent news of the gradual reopening of towns, with non-essential retail expected to reopen from 12th April, Monmouthshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses in…

A partnership between the Euro Garages UK retail group and Monmouthshire County Council has resulted in an improved environment following a litter-picking session on a local road close to the…

Monmouthshire County Council is making a special plea to find a kind, caring family or carer to provide a home for an ambitious 17-year-old young woman as she begins her…

Monmouthshire County Council has secured a grant from the Welsh Government for a range of projects, which will contribute towards the delivery of its climate emergency action plan and help…

Monmouthshire County Council has today (11th March 2021) set a budget for the forthcoming financial year. Never an easy process. The year ahead will be our most challenging as we…

Monmouthshire County Council marked International Women’s Day – Monday 8th March – by highlighting the campaign’s theme “Choose to Challenge”.  A number of the county’s inspirational women broadcast their experiences…

A new housing project in Abergavenny will offer much-needed accommodation for people with mental health needs or learning disabilities, allowing them to remain in their home county.  This follows the…

Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021 The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Monmouthshire County Council to deliver a successful census…

Monmouthshire County Council is calling on vulnerable residents who may be struggling financially or experiencing other difficulties to access a collection of services aimed at preventing homelessness. The call comes…

Monmouthshire County Council has approved an updated social justice strategy, the third amendment since the original plan was adopted in 2018 and revised the following year.  From its beginnings, the…

62 new dual electric vehicle 22kw fast charging units have been installed at thirty-four sites across Gwent, including five in Monmouthshire. The project has been delivered in partnership between the…

An online advice service aimed at supporting people with autism has been praised by its users. The Virtual Autism Advice Service (VAAS) is run in conjunction with Monmouthshire County Council…

23rd February 2021 Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that essential safety works are to undertaken in April to stabilise the rock face above the A466 between St Arvans and Tintern….

Items given new life at Monmouthshire County Council’s reuse shop continue to benefit communities, even though Level 4 pandemic restrictions have temporarily forced its closure to the public. The shop…

Monmouthshire County Council is to consult over plans to encourage nature to thrive around Monmouth’s Rockfield estate.  It follows a grant from the Welsh Government’s Local Places for Nature fund…

Monmouthshire County Council’s grounds and street cleansing workers have collected 460 kilograms of litter in just seven hours on the northbound side of the A40 dual carriageway between Raglan and…

Those that have lost loved ones over the last year, whether related to the pandemic or not, have had to deal with the extra stress and complications that the virus…

Monmouthshire County Council has been awarded National Heritage Lottery Fund backing which will enable it to buy machinery, supporting wildlife to flourish in its parks and green spaces.  The project,…

The latest phase of funding support for businesses was launched by Monmouthshire County Council on Friday 12th February 2021. This follows the announcement at the end of last month by…

Monmouthshire County Council is to host a series of online discussion and information sessions aimed at small community growers, market gardeners, allotment holders and traditional farms in addition to businesses interested in using…

Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to align the pay of its apprentices with the rates set by the National Living Wage Foundation.  Cabinet members approved changes on 3rd February and…

Monmouthshire County Council’s leisure service MonLife is launching an exciting new scheme offering support for people aged 60 and over to become more physically active.  MonLife’s 60 Plus Fit4Life membership…

Monmouthshire County Council is to lend its support to a campaign against canine cruelty.  The campaign calls for a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears and is…

Monmouthshire County Council will mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day with an online event open to all residents.  It will take place from 4.30pm to 5pm on Wednesday 27th January with…

As residents woke up on a Sunday morning to Monmouthshire’s first significant snowfall of 2021, council workers reported for duty to keep roads open, to deliver services as normally as…

Teams from across Monmouthshire County Council’s workforce have been working round the clock to support residents affected by Storm Christoph. The council established an Emergency Response Team to monitor flood…

Monmouthshire County Council launched its budget proposals for 2021-2022 on Wednesday 20th January. The proposals have been set after an unprecedented year that has brought with it unavoidable pressures, most…

Monmouthshire County Council would like to hear from businesses who may be unsure of what funding they could be eligible for, and which grants are available for their sector. Business…

Homes and businesses in Monmouthshire’s Llanthony Valley and the adjoining Vale of Ewyas will receive improved internet connections over the next 14 months thanks to a grant awarded to the…

Monmouthshire’s community hubs have remained open throughout the period of the current Welsh Government Alert Level 4 restrictions to provide essential services, advice and support.  The role of the council’s…

Residents are being urged to make use of a wide network of help and support on offer by Monmouthshire County Council and its partners. The support comes as Wales enters…

The Welsh Government has recently announced the launch of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Sector Specific Support (operating cost) package. Applications for this scheme opened at midday on 13th January…

Monmouthshire’s businesses affected by additional Covid-related restrictions are eligible for a Welsh Government grant that will offer cash flow support during the current pandemic.  The Welsh Government’s Restrictions Business Fund…

Monmouthshire and Newport Local Nature Partnership has been established to build on the successful work of the previous Newport Biodiversity Partnership and extended coverage of coordinated action for nature to…

A new bus service between Chepstow and Bristol launched this week will provide a vital link for commuter, social and student journeys.  The T7 Traws Hafren service operated by Newport…

People living in Monmouthshire are being urged to consider fostering in 2021. The council’s recruitment call comes after a difficult year, with the impact of widespread job losses and many…

It was welcome news to find that the Council has received confirmation from Welsh Government that it will receive a 3.9% increase in its core funding next year, ahead of…

Our Offices will be open as follows over the Christmas period Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve) Open until 4pm Friday 25th December (Christmas Day) Closed Monday 28th December (Bank Holiday)…

Businesses directly impacted by the restrictions put into place on 4th December by the Welsh Government to help control the spread of COVID-19 are being encouraged to look into the…

Special Christmas boxes are being distributed across Monmouthshire to support families who have lost loved ones this year. It’s one of many offerings of support by Monmouthshire County Council’s Building…

Monmouthshire’s Children’s Social Services have been overwhelmed once again thanks to the kindness of people across the county. The Christmas Wishes Appeal 2020 has raised over £7,000 to help bring…

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams…

Monmouthshire County Council has recently issued an emergency closure of the Severnside Range footpath. This action has been taken on health and safety grounds following an increasing number of walkers…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce it will lead a multi-million pound public sector skills programme, InFuSe, aimed at building innovation capacity and tackling challenges in society. Following a…

Monmouthshire County Council is calling on private landlords to help provide one bedroomed accommodation for those in need across the county. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the council’s housing team has…

Children from primary schools across Monmouthshire have been hard at work producing Christmas window displays in a ‘Shop Local’ project with Monmouthshire County Council. The initiative has been designed to…

From Monday 30th November, two Monmouthshire schools are taking part in a new scheme designed to help keep children safe. Goytre Fawr Primary School in Penperlleni, Pontypool, and Cantref Primary…

MonLife is calling on residents to vote for Caldicot Castle and Country Park for a coveted Green Flag Award.  MonLife, which is part of Monmouthshire County Council and delivers leisure,…

People across Monmouthshire have been praised after raising thousands of pounds for BBC Children In Need. Nearly £6,000 has been raised by schools and council staff following weeks of fundraising…

This year has seen overwhelming kindness and compassion shared across the communities of Monmouthshire. As the festive season draws near, the good will of people is being called upon once…

Monmouthshire’s towns and villages are to get a festive makeover as a new campaign launches aimed at supporting businesses in the lead up to Christmas. Monmouthshire County Council’s ‘Shop Local,…

Monmouthshire County Council has published a report showing the progress made against its Corporate Plan during 2019/20, and its response to the Coronavirus pandemic over the past seven months. This…

Monmouthshire shoppers are being encouraged to support their local businesses with free weekend parking being offered in the approach to Christmas, throughout December. The council has once again announced it…

Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that the decision has been made to not introduce a one-way system to Usk’s town centre. Temporary traffic lights will instead remain as part of…

Residents across the county who receive the Monmouthshire Meals deliveries have said a collective thank you to the team that runs this vital service on Meals on Wheels Week (2nd-6th…

As a winter approaches that’s likely to be dominated by concerns about coronavirus Monmouthshire County Council has appealed to members of the public to remember to dispose of used masks…

Monmouthshire Residents and the wider public  are being invited to share their views on the future of Chepstow’s transport connections, with a study looking at a number of transport options…

As Monmouthshire enters the national two-week firebreak lockdown, Monmouthshire County Council has encouraged residents and businesses to familiarise themselves with all the available support and advice. “We know that the…

Preparations for a return to two-way traffic on Monnow Street in Monmouth are underway despite the impending firebreak lockdown. Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that although delayed, the line repainting…

Monmouthshire County Council is awaiting confirmation from Welsh Government regarding the economic support that has been announced for businesses affected by the firebreak lockdown. As soon as the full details…

Volunteers are being called upon once again to help deliver support and assistance as people in Monmouthshire get ready for the upcoming ‘firebreak’ lockdown. This year the community support offered…