News

Monmouthshire Resident Survey is open until the end of October

Published: 29 Oct 25

Monmouthshire County Council has launched its 2025 resident survey to gather feedback on local life and council services. Now in its second year, the survey covers areas such as education, social care, transport, recycling, libraries, and leisure, and is hosted by Data Cymru as part of the National Resident Survey. More information on the linked page. Read More...

Mobile Phone Signal Survey

Published: 24 Oct 25

Catherine Fookes the MP for Monmouthshire is pushing for better mobile coverage and greater investment in our area and is gathering evidence from residents to share with mobile providers and the UK Government. Residents in the Whitecastle Community may like to respond to the survey. Details on the linked page, Read More...

St David

St David's Day 2026

Published: 20 Oct 25

The Welsh Government has announced a new fund for communities across Wales to help them celebrate St David’s Day in 2026. For more details go to the linked page Read More...

Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM

Published: 13 Oct 25

The Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM have released its September 2025 report for the communities of Skenfrith and Whitecastle, See the linked page for details. Read More...

Flood Information - Quick Reference Guide

Published: 12 Oct 25

As we move into Autumn and the return of wetter weather, Monmouthshire County Council has asked the Community Council to share some general information and advice about flooding with residents. Read More...

Road closure in Newcastle - Llangattock Vibon Avel

Published: 11 Oct 25

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE 2025 It is anticipated that the works will be completed on the 27th October 2025 (new date), operating between 08:00 – 17:00. The effect of the order will be to temporarily close a section of The Grange to Llanvolda,Road, Llangattock Vibon Avel, ~0.95m from its junction with B4347 for ~275m. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 6 Oct 25

Find out the latest news from Monmouthshire County Council for October 2025. Read More...

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE (VARIOUS ROADS in the White Castle area)

Published: 6 Oct 25

It is anticipated that the roadworks will be completed between 6th October 2025 and 23rd October 2025, operating between 09:30 – 15:30. Please note that the roads will be closed in phases, dates for each closure are provided in clause 3 of this notice. The order is necessary for BT works to take place in a safe manner at the location. Reasonable access will be maintained for properties fronting the affected lengths of road during the period of the closure. Read More...

The Village Life Project is moving forward!

Published: 2 Oct 25

The Village Life Project (VLP) in partnership with Whitecastle and Skenfrith Community Councils provides defibrillator installation & CPR Training. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Community’s Budget seeks to support local projects

Published: 1 Oct 25

Monmouthshire County Council is inviting community members and organisations to submit funding applications for the Community's Budget scheme. See the linked page for details. Read More...

Publication of audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 - Delay

Published: 30 Sep 25

Whitecastle Community Council has published its 2024–25 accounting statements as required by Regulation 15(5). The audit is ongoing, and the Auditor General’s report and opinion will be added once completed. Read More...

Information for Community Groups

Published: 20 Sep 25

A number of events have been scheduled in the next few weeks which will be of interest to community groups in the Whitecastle Community. More details are on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council Lets Talk Libraries

Published: 20 Sep 25

Monmouthshire County Council is asking users of its libraries to share their feedback and suggestions for improvements as part of a new consultation, Let’s Talk Libraries. Read More...

Water leak at The Onen

Published: 17 Sep 25

The Council has received a report that the water leak at The Onen has been fixed. Read More...

Speed Limits Changes in Rockfield and St Maughans

Published: 10 Sep 25

The county council has approved speed limits changes in Rockfield and St Maughans which will take effect in the coming weeks. Details of the changes can be found on the lineked page. changes : Read More...

Managing local flood risk in Monmouthshire

Published: 8 Sep 25

Monmouthshire County Council is currently running a public consultation to gather views on its draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. More details on the linked page. Read More...

Footbridge Closures update

Published: 8 Sep 25

The county council has updated the community council on footbridge closures at Tal-y-Coed and Newhouse Farm Read More...

Pick up after your dog

Published: 2 Sep 25

Monmouthshire County Council has asked the community council to remind residents of the importance of picking up after your dog. More information is available on the linked page. Read More...

Volunteer Organisers needed to set up a Repair Cafe in Whitecastle

Published: 15 Aug 25

There are already Repair Cafes set up in Abergavenny, Monmouth and Goytre with the next event at Goytre happening at the Goytre Community Centre on September 13. Is there a group of people interested in setting up a Repair Cafe in Whitecastle? More details on the linked page. Read More...

Managing local flood risk in Monmouthshire

Published: 2 Aug 25

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a new public consultation to gather views on its draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. This will be of interest to those parts of the community which have been affected by flooding in recent times. Details are on the linked page. Read More...

Gwent Health Guide

Published: 31 Jul 25

Gwent Health Guide - an online tool designed to assist the residents of Gwent in navigating the complexities of the local healthcare system. More details can be found on the linked page. Read More...

Rural Crime Survey

Published: 18 Jul 25

Researchers from Aberystwyth University are conducting an important survey into Farm and Rural Crime, If you are a member of the farming community you are urged to engage with the survey. Details on the linked page, Read More...

The council welcomes two new members

Published: 12 Jul 25

At the council meeting on 10 July, two applications were approved, and the council co-opted Rhiannon Metters and Chris Duncan. Rhiannon will represent residents of the Whitecastle ward, while Chris will represent Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern. Read More...

Footbridge Closures continue

Published: 6 Jun 25

The council has been consulted on the continued closure of three bridges over the Trothy. Residents are invited to contact the council with their views. More details on the linked page. Read More...

Audit notice

Published: 4 Jun 25

Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors’ rights. See the linked page to read the notice. Read More...

Planning applications and Biodiversity

Published: 6 May 25

The council is consulted about every planning application in the community. All planning applications must show how the development creates a net benefit for biodiversity. Guidance from Welsh Government on how to do this has been published and is shown on the linked page Read More...

New bench in Churchyard

Published: 19 Apr 25

The community council is delighted to provide a new bench for visitors to Llangattock Vibon Avel Churchyard. Read More...

Dog Control

Published: 10 Apr 25

The Monmouthshire County Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order 2024, introduces five key restrictions to manage dog behaviour in public spaces. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Llantilio Crossenny Womens Institute

Published: 17 Jan 25

Llantilio Crossenny Womens Institute has announced its 2025 program of events. See the linked page for details. Read More...

Llantilio Crossenny Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given Llantilio Crossenny Church £500 towards Churchyard maintenance, car park and toilets for visitors Read More...

Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern Church £250 towards the provision of toilets for visitors and walkers on Offa's Dyke Read More...

Penrhos Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given Penrhos Church £250 towards Churchyard maintenance. Read More...

Rockfield Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given Rockfield Church £250 towards Churchyard maintenance. Read More...

St Maughans Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given St Maughans Church £500 towards the maintenance of St Maughans and Llangattock Vibon Avel (New part) churchyards. Read More...

The Village Life Community Project

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given £1,000 to The Village Life Community Project to support its work in managing its network of defibrillators in Whitecastle community. Read More...

Llantilio Crossenny Womens Institute

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given a grant of £250 to Llantilio Crossenny Women's Institute to support its work in the community. Read More...

Llanvapley and District Gardening Club

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given a grant of £250 to Llanvapley and District Gardening Club to support its work in the community. Read More...

Air Ambulance Wales

Published: 10 Nov 24

The Community Council has given a donation of £250 to Air Ambulance Wales support its work for the community and visitors to the area. Read More...

The Village Alive Trust

Published: 5 Nov 24

The community council is delighted to support the work of he Village Alive Trust. The trust is currently working on the restoration of Llanarth Church. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Transporting Waste

Published: 30 Sep 24

The community council has been asked to support a national campaign to reduce fly tipping. If you transport waste as part of your business, you must be a registered waste carrier. See the linked page for more information. Read More...

Do you know where your waste is going?

Published: 30 Sep 24

The community council has been asked to support a national campaign to reduce fly tipping. Always check that the person taking away your waste has a waste carrier license. See the linked page for more information. Read More...

Dropping off donations responsibily

Published: 30 Sep 24

The community council has been asked to support a national campaign to reduce fly tipping. Please do not leave pre-loved items outside charity shops when they are closed. See the linked page for more information. Read More...

New bench in Churchyard

Published: 18 Sep 24

The council is pleased to announce that a new bench has been installed in Llanvihangel-ystern-llewern churchyard. The council would like to thank members of the Jubilee Group for funding and completing this project Read More...

Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern churchyard

Published: 11 Sep 24

Maintenance work in Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern churchyard is now complete and the route of Offa's Dyke National Trail has been restored. The community council would like to thank Simon Evans of GCC & Plant Hire Ltd and the church committee for their help and support in this matter. Please see the linked page for pictures of the newly restored path around the churchyard. Read More...

Public bench installed in Llantilio Crossenny

Published: 31 Jul 24

Thanks to the work of the Jubilee Group, residents and walkers can now enjoy a comfortable sit down while walking around the village. Read More...

Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III finds a home in Llantilio Crossenny

Published: 22 Jul 24

The community council is delighted that Llantilio Crossenny Church committee has accepted a framed portrait of His Majesty King Charles III from the community council Read More...

Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors’ rights

Published: 30 Jun 24

Each year the annual accounts of the community council are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Residents have the right to inspect the council's accounts. See the linked page for further information. Read More...

Whitecastle Community Council supports a Community Group

Published: 19 Mar 24

Llantilio Crossenny Church Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the churchyard for the benefit of all members of the community. The church committee provides a car park (which is very well used by walkers), seating for visitors and also a toilet which is available for everyone. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire Local Nature Recovery Action Plan

Published: 5 Feb 24

The county council is consulting the community council and residents on its Local Nature Recovery Action Plan. Find out more details on the linked page. Read More...

Defibrillators in the community council area

Published: 4 May 23

Did you know there are 10 public access defibrillators in the community council area? Read More...