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Monmouthshire County Council celebrates food partnerships

2 days ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

This comes after Food Sense Wales published the Local Food Partnership Status Report, which highlights the diverse food activities happening across the country. The council has adopted food strategies, setting measurable targets for procuring and providing local, healthy, and sustainable food. One of the projects implemented by the Monmouthshire Food Partnership is the Welsh Veg in Schools initiative.
New roof for crematorium to be considered after solar panels approved

2 weeks ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Twm Owen

The Gwent Crematorium in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran. (Image: Google Street View) PLANS to replace the roof of the Gwent Crematorium have been lodged with Torfaen Borough Council. The application has been made by property services firm Newport Norse which is a joint venture between Newport City Council and Norse Commercial Services part of the Norse Group owned by Norfolk County Council.
Fear closure of bridge to heavy goods vehicles will add to congestion on Gwent routes

3 weeks ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Twm Owen

Welsh transport minister Ken Skates (top) answered questions over the Severn Bridge weight limit from John Griffiths and Peter Fox. (Image: Archive) FEARS the closure of the first Severn Bridge to lorries will add to congestion at the Highbeech roundabout and hours to local journeys have been raised.
Flat conversion approved for street where rail passengers park for free

1 month ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Twm Owen

3 1/1 COUNCILLORS have given the go-ahead to convert a home into three one-bedroom flats despite objections it would lead to parking pressures. The application would also see a garage at the side of the three-bedroom semi-detached house demolished and replaced with a single storey extension, with another in the back garden, and a replacement front porch constructed.
Beloved canal on brink of closure due to abstraction rules

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

Laura Anne Jones MS is calling for the Welsh Government to foot the £1m estimated bill for the abstraction licences (Image: Office of Laura Anne Jones MS) A much-loved canal is on the brink of closure, says MS. The Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, which has been taking 81 per cent of its water from the River Usk for nearly 230 years, will now be deprived of its water source after the Canal and River Trust lost an appeal to Natural Resources Wales.
£500 damage caused to Tory councillor's car day after he asked about potholes

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Twm Owen

6 1/1 A GWENT council has paid out more than £16,000 over the past three years to motorists for damage to vehicles caused by potholes. That figure could go up as some claims are still unresolved while a councillor said just a day after submitting a question on the issue he hit a pothole. “Two of my tyres were blown out and I have landed up with a £500 bill,” said Councillor Tony Kear.
Torfaen nature reserve could be expanded after funding boost

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

A Torfaen nature reserve could be expanded after a successful National Lottery Heritage funding bid. The funding has been used to purchase a three-acre meadow and woodland area near Henllys Local Nature Reserve in Cwmbran. Work has already begun to improve biodiversity at Coed Meyric Moel, including planting new hedging and developing natural wildlife corridors.
Vue Cwmbran to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with six films

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Sallie Phillips

Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts is leading Vue Cwmbran's film line-up this International Women's Day (Image: Vue Cinema) Vue Cwmbran will celebrate International Women’s Day with six inspiring films this Saturday, March 8. The award-winning legal drama Erin Brockovich will return to mark its 25th anniversary.
Wales' National Armed Forces Day to be held at Caldicot Castle

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Sallie Phillips

3 1/1 Monmouthshire is set to host Wales' National Armed Forces Day on June 28, 2025. The event, which will take place at Caldicot Castle and Country Park, is free to attend and aims to bring the public together in support of the Armed Forces community. This includes currently serving personnel, reservists, veterans, service families, and cadets. The day will be family-friendly and will feature a range of parades, military displays, and interactive activities.
Plan to use bungalow as temporary housing to keep bed and breakfast costs down

2 months ago | freepressseries.co.uk | Twm Owen

A THREE-bedroom bungalow is set to be bought by a council and used as temporary accommodation for four single homeless people. Purchase of the property will be dependent on planning permission for its use as a house of multiple occupation, known as a HMO, being approved. Monmouthshire County Council has funding from the Welsh Government available to buy properties to be used as temporary accommodation and reduce its use of expensive bed and breakfast hotels.