Monmouthshire

02/09/2026

HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety Award in Catering

Working in the catering and hospitality industry or starting work in the industry soon? We're running a course for you.

Monday 28 September 2026. 09:30-17:00.
Abergavenny Library, The Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5HD.

Course fee: £62.30 per person.

To book, call: 01873 735420
OR email: [email protected]

www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/habc-level-2-award-in-food-safety-award-in-catering/

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🏭 Let’s Talk about improving the visitor experience at Clydach Ironworks.

We're seeking feedback on accessibility, interpretation and how visitors engage with this important heritage site.

Whether you're a regular visitor, local resident or interested in Monmouthshire's rich industrial history, we'd love to hear your views.

Find out more and take part in the consultation: 👉 https://www.letstalkmonmouthshire.co.uk/clydach-ironworks

01/09/2026

The school gates are back open!

From first days to new year groups, today is a big day for families across Wales.

It can also be an expensive time of year for parents.

The School Essentials Grant offers eligible families up to £200 towards items such as school uniform, PE kit and other school essentials.

Check your eligibility: https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

01/09/2026

Have your say on improvements around Usk Primary School!

We are seeking feedback on proposals to make journeys around the school safer and more accessible. Planned improvements include better walking and cycling routes, upgraded crossings, traffic-calming measures, and improved links between the school, local neighbourhoods, and the town centre.
Whether you're a parent, resident, student, or regular visitor to Usk, your views can help shape the final design.

Share your feedback and help improve local journeys for the whole community
www.letstalkmonmouthshire.co.uk/routes-around-usk-school

01/09/2026

Join Monmouthshire County Council as our Development Services Manager. Lead planning, enforcement, heritage, and business support services while driving improvement and shaping our communities.

For more information visit www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/job-details-external/?jobId=4414&jobTitle=Development+Services+Manager+

31/08/2026

EMA is designed to support students - not affect your household benefits.

Families keep the support they already receive, while eligible students could receive £40 a week to help with everyday study costs.

Learn more 👉 https://www.gov.wales/cymru-student-support

31/08/2026

Monmouthshire Community hubs provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where people can socialise, develop new skills, and build confidence through engaging activities.
These events encourage creativity, learning, and positive interaction with peers and the wider community. A variety of activities are available, including LEGO workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and the Creativity Garden, among many others.

For more information visit www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/community-hubs-and-libraries/

30/08/2026

Residents of Undy are being encouraged to have their say on proposed road safety improvements along the B4245.

We're seeking feedback on plans designed to make it safer and easier for people to walk, wheel, cycle, use public transport and travel through the village.

www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/2026/08/residents-invited-to-help-shape-safer-journeys-in-undy/

30/08/2026

We have some great job opportunities in Monmouthshire County Council, including:

- Deputy Headteacher- Usk church in Wales primary school
- Children’s residential childcare worker X2 – Caldicot
- Swimming Teacher Level 2 – Caldicot

More information: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/jobs-employment-2/