Abergavenny Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with Unforgettable Community Celebrations
Abergavenny Town Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who turned up to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Thursday’s events were a remarkable success, with community members coming together to honour this significant moment in history. The day commenced with an 8am reading of the D-Day 80 Proclamation, delivered with full ceremonial decorum. The proclamation, […]
Calling All 16-Year-Olds and Above: Join Monmouthshire’s Elections Team and Get Involved in Local Democracy!
Are you a motivated individual looking for temporary work and interested in learning more about local elections? Monmouthshire’s Elections Team wants YOU! They are currently recruiting enthusiastic staff to work at polling stations during upcoming elections. Polling station staff play a crucial role in ensuring voting procedures are correctly followed and the smooth running of […]
Abergavenny Town Council Renews Commitment to Fairtrade Principles
The People and Communities Committee of Abergavenny Town Council recently welcomed representatives from Abergavenny Fairtrade Forum to discuss the town’s longstanding commitment to fair trade practices. With Abergavenny celebrating 17 years as a Fairtrade town, the council reaffirmed its support for promoting and utilising fair trade products whenever possible. Abergavenny Fairtrade Forum, recognising the importance […]
Annual Reports Delivered to Residences, Transitioning Towards Digital Distribution Next Year
Abergavenny Town Council is pleased to announce the distribution of its annual reports to all residents, both in physical copies delivered to their doors and available online. This marks a significant step in ensuring transparency and accessibility of information to the community. In a continued effort to embrace sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact, the […]
Good Citizen Awards: Nominations Now Open!
Abergavenny Town Council is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the Good Citizen Awards. These awards aim to recognise the dedication and commitment of local individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Eligibility: To be eligible for nomination, individuals must either be residents of or work within the Abergavenny Town Council […]
Annual Reports Delivered to Residences, Transitioning Towards Digital Distribution Next Year
Abergavenny Town Council is pleased to announce the distribution of its annual reports to all residents, both in physical copies delivered to their doors and available online. This marks a significant step in ensuring transparency and accessibility of information to the community. In a continued effort to embrace sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact, the […]
Abergavenny Town Council Applauds Nevill Street Businesses for Collaborative Effort with Keep Abergavenny Tidy to Establish Litter-Free Zone
Abergavenny Town Council is pleased to announce a partnership between Nevill Street businesses and Keep Abergavenny Tidy, as they jointly embrace the Litter Free Zone initiative from Keep Wales Tidy. This collaboration underscores a concerted effort to designate Nevill Street and St John’s Square as a Litter-Free Zone, symbolising a commitment to fostering a clean, […]
Marketing Tender Now Open
Abergavenny Town Council are keen to tell local people about our work and engage them with local issues, news and events. We have statutory responsibilities to provide information about our work, including making up-to-date information available on the internet. All Councillors are encouraged to provide information/articles which have relevance to the communities they serve. We […]
Abergavenny Town Council’s Safety Initiatives and Community Engagement Take Centre Stage
Abergavenny Town Council’s People and Communities Committee convened on Wednesday 10th January 2024, welcoming PC Thompson and PCSO Bonnici to discuss ongoing safety initiatives and community engagement efforts. The committee emphasised the importance of property safety, urging residents to secure their homes by locking doors and windows. They highlighted the benefits of leveraging new technologies […]
Monmouthshire County Council is committed to becoming recognised as a County of Sanctuary.
On November 29, during an Asylum and Refugee training session, the council recognised the Abergavenny Town of Sanctuary Group for their dedicated work in welcoming and engaging with refugees and asylum seekers in Monmouthshire since 2016. The Group aims to help asylum seekers settle and rebuild their lives by providing assistance and welcome in Abergavenny […]
