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Gwent Neighbourhood Matters

Published: 12 Dec 25

Gwent Police has launched a new online service for residents wanting to know more about the work of their local police officers. Neighbourhood Matters is a free-to-join community messaging and engagement service that puts readers at the heart of its content. It enables residents to sign up and receive updates from their neighbourhood policing team on recent arrests and charges, appeals for information, events and more. Users can choose they type of update they’d like to receive based on their preferences, whether that’s crime prevention advice, news of recent events, or even alerts from partners like Neighbourhood Watch and Action Fraud. Within the system, the public also have the chance to have their say on local policing priorities and respond to officers’ updates. Visit https://www.gwentneighbourhoodmatters.co.uk/ and subscribe. Read More...

Wildlife-Friendly Gardens: Small Changes, Big Impact

Published: 28 Oct 25

Even the smallest garden can become a haven for biodiversity. By choosing native plants, avoiding pesticides, and letting parts of your garden grow wild, you support pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Consider creating a log pile, installing a bird box, or planting wildflowers. These simple steps help reverse habitat loss and connect fragmented ecosystems across our community. Read More...

Citizen Science: Help Nature by Observing It

Published: 28 Oct 25

You don’t need to be a scientist to make a difference. Citizen science projects like bird counts, butterfly surveys, and hedgehog tracking help researchers understand local biodiversity trends. Apps like iNaturalist or websites like Cofnod let you log sightings from your garden, walks, or farmland. Read More...

Have your say on Farm and Rural Crime

Published: 20 Jul 25

Researchers based at Aberystwyth University are interested in how crime impacts on rural communities. Visit tinyurl.com/LPIP-E to give them your opinions. Contact Wyn Morris (dmm@aber.ac.uk) for further information. All responses are anonymous and they won't share your data outside of the project outputs. Read More...

Rural Living in Cross Ash

Published: 4 Apr 25

The finishing touches are being made to three new affordable homes for rent in rural Cross Ash, near Abergavenny. Keep your eyes peeled on social media and on the Monmouthshire Homesearch website for when the bidding window opens later this month. You must be registered with Monmouthshire Homesearch to be able to bid for one of the properties. You can register at https://bit.ly/3XFp6rQ. Read More...

Break-ins

Published: 24 Feb 25

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Defibrillator training

Published: 25 Nov 24

Defibrillator training on 5 December at 7pm in Cross Ash village hall. All welcome. Read More...

History of Captain Walford

Published: 2 Aug 24

A previous resident sent us this historical record about local World War 1 soldiers. Read More...

Annual report 2023-24

Published: 31 Jul 24

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Audit Notices

Published: 16 Jun 24

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Nature networks fund & Local Places for Nature programme

Published: 27 Sep 23

Applications open for £9.8million in new funding for restoring nature in Wales Read More...

New speed limits in the community council area

Published: 14 Sep 23

On 17th September new speed limits are being introduced across Monmouthshire. Go to the linked page to view maps of the places affected in the community council area. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 8 Sep 23

Find out the latest news from the county council. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council Cultural Strategy

Published: 1 Sep 23

As part of a commitment in the Community and Corporate Plan, MCC are at the initial stages of pulling together information that will help shape and design a Cultural Strategy to be launched in April 2025, that is encompassing and represents the breadth and depth of arts and culture available across the county. Please contact the community council if you are a member of a group which enriches the cultural life of the area. See the linked page for examples. Read More...

Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund - Now Open

Published: 24 Aug 23

Community groups in the community council area may be interested in applying for funding for a local project. Aviva, in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, is giving £1 million to support community groups across Wales and the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area. Read More...

Skenfrith now has a litter bin

Published: 30 Jul 23

Skenfrith Community Council has responded to concerns from residents of Skenfrith about litter in the village and has installed a litter bin. The bin is adjacent to the bus shelter where the community council noticeboard is located. Thanks go to Monmouthshire County Council for its support of this project. The bin will be emptied every week and will encourage tourists to keep the village tidy. Pictures of the bin can be seen on the linked page. Read More...

Mind Monmouthshire

Published: 17 Jul 23

Mind Monmouthshire has contacted the council and asked the council to make residents aware of its service. See noticeboards and our linked page. Read More...

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