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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...

Monmouthshire County Council Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice

Published: 15 Jul 24

The effect of the order will be to temporarily close a section of Brynderi School Lane, Brynderi, Monmouthshire, from its junction with Tre-Llwyfan lane for ~75m Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice

Published: 7 Jul 24

The effect of the order will be to temporarily close a section of the road from Hendre Home Farm to Upper Crwys, The Hendre, For more details see the linked page. Read More...

Problems with the use of lithium batteries used in e-bike and e-scooters

Published: 7 Jul 24

The council supports the work of the charity 'Electrical Safety First' which is promoting a campaign to ensure greater safety in the use and disposal of lithium batteries and are aiming to get it into law as soon as possible. Residents should be aware that lithium battery fires are on the increase – there have been over 1000 in the past few years, nearly 200 injuries and a dozen fatalities. For more details see the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire North Neighbourhood Policing Team Policing Report

Published: 5 Jul 24

Monmouthshire North Neighbourhood Policing Team has published its June Policing Report for Whitecastle Community. Read More...

Advice from the Police

Published: 5 Jul 24

There has been a spate of rural burglaries across the Monmouthshire area. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Advice on this matter is available on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 3 Jul 24

Find out the latest news from the county council for July 2024 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...

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice

Published: 25 Jun 24

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice R38 Whitehouse Farm To Glen Farm, Maypole, Monmouthshire It is anticipated that the works will be completed between 9th July 2024 and 10th July 2024, operating between 08:00 – 17:00. The order is necessary for MJ Quinn Poling 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. The effect of the order will be to temporarily close a section of R38 Whitehouse Farm to Glen Farm, Maypole, Monmouthshire, from its junction with St Maughans Road for ~305m. A signed diversionary route will be in place as follows:- R38 Ruthlin Mill to Skenfrith, B4521, B4347 and vice versa. Full details of the order and the diversion map can be found on the linked page. Read More...

Assistive Technology Hub in Chepstow officially opens

Published: 13 Jun 24

Residents may be interested in this new development. The Assistive Technology Hub has more than 30 technological solutions on display. See the linked page for full details. Read More...

Road closure in Whitecastle ward

Published: 10 Jun 24

Monmouthshire's Road Works Report for the week ending 14/06 has included advanced notice of a road closure. Details can be found on the linked page. Read More...

Eagle Re-introduction Wales

Published: 10 Jun 24

Eagle Re-introduction Wales have an online public opinion survey running and are looking to explore the public’s perceptions towards White-tailed Eagles and opinions about their return to South-east Wales and the Severn Estuary. Fine out more on the linked page. Read More...

Recorders’ Field Day at the Grange Project

Published: 10 Jun 24

SEWBReC are hosting a Recorders’ Field Day at the Grange Project in Monmouth, join other experts and enthusiasts for an exciting opportunity to build a better picture of biodiversity at a new rewilding project. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Public Spaces Protection Order 2024 (Dog Controls) Monmouthshire

Published: 10 Jun 24

On the 10th April 2024 approval was given for a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Dog Controls in Monmouthshire. This new Order will apply in Monmouthshire for a 3 year period, from the 1st June 2024 to the 31st May 2027. This follows an extensive review and consultation which was completed in 2023. Read More...

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Published: 3 Jun 24

The Heddlu Gwent Police Neighbourhood Policing Team has released it report for May 2024. This is available on the linked page. The report highlights the spate of rural burglaries across the Monmouthshire area. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 3 Jun 24

Find out the latest news from the county council for June 2024 Read More...

Community Assistance Project - New Volunteer Opportunity

Published: 24 May 24

Age Cymru has asked the council to notify residents of a New Volunteer Opportunity. It writes "We have some exciting news! We are launching a brand-new, volunteer led community assistance service called Assist and Connect. This service provides practical help and emotional support to older people so that they can participate in, and develop links with, their local community." See the linked page for more detail Read More...

Community Green Energy Advisory Group Community Benefit Grant 2024

Published: 20 May 24

Funding Is Available For Community Benefit Projects, Inthe Old Community Council Areas Of Llanarth Fawr Community Council, Llantilio Crossenny Community Council And Grosmont Fawr Community Council, As They Stood Before 28/4/22. Please see the linked page for more details. Read More...

A Conversation for a Healthy Future

Published: 16 May 24

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are currently starting to develop a 10-year plan for healthcare in Gwent. It recognises it does not have all the solutions to improve the healthcare system – and it needs your help and input to understand what areas it need to focus on. Find out how to contribute to the future of your healthcare on the linked page. Read More...

Listening on 20mph

Published: 3 May 24

Welsh Government are keen to hear from residents which streets they think should be reverted back to 30mph. If residents want to contact Monmouthshire County Council regarding the Welsh Government announcement (WG Press Release) that they will be revising the guidance on which local roads can be made exempt from 20mph they can by following the link on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM report

Published: 3 May 24

The Monmouthshire NORTH Neighbourhood POLICING TEAM's report for April 2024 is now available to view on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 2 May 24

Find out the latest news from the county council for May 2024 Read More...

Minor Injury Unit Changes

Published: 17 Apr 24

From Monday 6th May 2024, there will be some changes to the opening hours of our Minor Injury Units at Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. Read More...

Churches Count on Nature 2024

Published: 15 Apr 24

Churches across all denominations in England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme

Published: 15 Apr 24

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme s an exciting new pilot project, that will, for the first time, produce robust hedgehog population estimates and it needs help from residents of our local community. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Bees of Monmouthshire Recording Project

Published: 15 Apr 24

Bees for Development is undertaking a new venture this year, working alongside local entomologist, Roger Ruston, to record the diversity of bees across Monmouthshire. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

April news from Monmouthshire County Council

Published: 9 Apr 24

Find out the latest news from the county council for April 2024 Read More...

Neighbourhood Policing Update March 24

Published: 9 Apr 24

The latest Neighbourhood Policing Update has been released and can be found on the linked page. Read More...

Age Cymru is looking for volunteers

Published: 27 Mar 24

Age Cymru is launching a brand-new, volunteer-led, telephone listening service called Listen and Connect. This service is for older people who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Age Cymru is looking for volunteers to provide a safe space where people are listened to and supported to explore the issues that are important to them. Further details are available on the linked page. 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...

What is happening at The Onen?

Published: 18 Mar 24

The removal of the bus shelter and the community noticeboard is part of a community project to revitalise this prominent area of land in Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern ward Read More...

Small Grants for Summer Playschemes

Published: 11 Mar 24

Grants of between £500 and £1,000 will soon be available to registered charities across the UK to fund summer playschemes for children between the ages of 5-16 years. The funding is being made available through the Woodward Charitable Trust’s Summer Playscheme which will be open to applications from the 26th February 2024 until the 5th April 2024. More details are available on the linked page. Read More...

Neighbourhood Policing Update February 2024

Published: 6 Mar 24

Each month the Monmouthshire North Neighbourhood Policing Team report on incidents in the community area. Read the report in full on the linked page. Read More...

Monmouthshire County Council News

Published: 6 Mar 24

Find out the latest news from the county council for March 2024 Read More...

The National Forest for Wales - funding opportunity

Published: 15 Feb 24

The National Forest for Wales has announced a new round of funding, which is opening on 21 February, closing on 8 May. 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...

Are you struggling to manage your energy use?

Published: 29 Jan 24

Severn Wye Advice Agency, in partnership with Monmouthshire County Council, is delivery a new advice line and community based support, providing crucial help to people in Monmouthshire who are struggling to manage their energy use. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Gwent Health Guide

Published: 25 Jan 24

The AB Health Board has asked the council to inform residents of an online tool designed to assist the residents of Gwent in navigating the complexities of the local healthcare system. Read More...

Age-Friendly Monmouthshire

Published: 25 Jan 24

Monmouthshire County Council invites all residents aged 50 or over to participate in a survey, sharing their experiences and thoughts on everyday life in Monmouthshire. Read More...

Footpath Closures

Published: 14 Jan 24

Monmouthshire County Council has informed the community council of two temporary path orders closing various public footpath bridges in and around the community of Whitecastle. These orders include 14 footpaths, 9 of which are in the WCC area. The bridges have been closed on the grounds of public safety. Unfortunately, the county council is not able to state when the bridges will be replaced or repaired as this will be determined on an individual basis as need and resources dictate. Read More...

Aneurin Bevan UHB - Be Mindful - free mindfulness tool

Published: 9 Jan 24

Aneurin Bevan UHB have an exciting opportunity for people living in Gwent to get free access to the #BeMindful app! Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

Community Speed Watch

Published: 5 Jan 24

Community Speed Watch is a national initiative where, in partnership with the Police, members of communities use detection devices to monitor local vehicle speeds. The volunteers report drivers exceeding the speed limit to the police with the aim of educating drivers to slow down. Find out more on the linked page Read More...

111 Option 2

Published: 14 Dec 23

The council has been asked to advertise a service from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board which may be of interest to residents. Read More...

Melo: Helping you find better ways to cope with life’s problems.

Published: 23 Nov 23

Melo was developed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in partnership with local organisations and groups. The Health Board has asked the council to let residents of this new website. Find out more on the linked page. Read More...

The Slow Ways national walking network

Published: 28 Sep 23

Whitecastle Community Council has been asked to contact residents to see if they can contribute to the creation of Slow Ways - an ambitious crowd-sourced, community-verified national walking network that connects all of Britain’s towns, cities and national parks. The council would like to hear from formal and informal walking groups to find out how to promote walking in the area. Read More...

Payments to Members of Whitecastle Community Council for 2022/23

Published: 28 Jul 23

In accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011, Community and Town Councils must publish within their authority area the remuneration received by their members by 30th September following the end of the year to which the payment relates. Full details of the remunerations received by members of the council can be found on the linked page. Read More...

Defibrillators in the community council area

Published: 4 May 23

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