News

Road Closure in Penrhos

Road Closure in Penrhos

Published: 12 Nov 25

Please be advised that a section of R42 (Penrhos Farm to Beiliau Wood) will be closed on Tuesday 25th November 2025 between 09:30 and 15:30 to allow BT Poling works to take place safely. Location: From the junction with Post Office Road for approximately 0.55km Diversion: Via Post Office Road and Penrhos Road (signed route in place) Access: Maintained for properties along the affected section Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out. Read More...

Christmas Carol Service

Christmas Carol Service

Published: 9 Nov 25

St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock vibon Avel Christmas Carol Service with mulled wine and mince pies, accompanied by the fabulous Llangattock Community Choir. Tuesday 23rd December 6:00PM. Please wrap up warmly, wear practical footwear and bring a torch. Read More...

Llangattock Community Choir

Llangattock Community Choir

Published: 9 Nov 25

Llangattock Community Choir is a friendly and occasional choir with no entry test which sings interesting repertoire which is mostly classical. We always sing a Christmas Carol Service at St Cadoc’s Llangattock-vibon-avel along with additional ventures during the year. Read More...

Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM

Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM

Published: 9 Nov 25

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

Community Council Meeting

Community Council Meeting

Published: 5 Nov 25

There will be a meeting of Whitecastle Community Council at The Hogs Head, Treadam on Thursday 13 November 2025 at 7.00 pm. The business to be transacted is as set out in the agenda which can be accessed on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 1 Nov 25

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

Consultation on Draft Monmouthshire Cultural Strategy

Consultation on Draft Monmouthshire Cultural Strategy

Published: 1 Nov 25

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce the launch of its consultation on the draft Monmouthshire Cultural Strategy, and would greatly value input from all residents and community groups. Details are on the linked page. Read More...

Mobile Phone Signal Survey

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

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

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...

The Village Life Project is moving forward!

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

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...

Speed Limits Changes in Rockfield and St Maughans

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

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

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

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...

Managing local flood risk in Monmouthshire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penrhos Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

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

Rockfield Church

Rockfield Church

Published: 10 Nov 24

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

St Maughans Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...