Abergavenny Town Council Honoured for Contribution to Wales in Bloom Success

Abergavenny Town Council has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the town’s success in the Wales in Bloom Competition 2024. At the Abergavenny & District Tourist Association Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Tuesday 1st October at The Angel Hotel, Chair Tracey Evans presented Principal Officer Sandra Rosser and the Town Council team with […]

Abergavenny Triumphs at Wales in Bloom Awards 2024

Abergavenny Town Council is delighted to congratulate all the local groups and individuals who contributed to the town’s outstanding success at the prestigious Wales in Bloom Awards, held last Friday, 13th September 2024. In an exceptional achievement, Abergavenny took home the coveted Gold Award and was named Overall Winner in the Town category. Several Abergavenny […]

Abergavenny Town Council is proud to support Fairtrade Fortnight.

Abergavenny Town Council is proud to support Fairtrade Fortnight, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary from the 9th to 22nd September. This important campaign continues to highlight the need for fair and ethical trading practices, supporting farmers and workers around the world to secure fair wages, decent working conditions, and sustainable futures. We encourage […]

Mayor Chris Holland Sworn In at Civic Ceremony in Abergavenny

In a heartfelt ceremony held at Gateway Church, Abergavenny on Saturday 31st August 2024, Cllr Chris Holland was officially sworn in as Mayor of Abergavenny, marking a significant moment for the town and its residents. Born and raised in Abergavenny, Chris delivered a deeply personal speech reflecting on what this role means to him and […]

Abergavenny Town Council Celebrates Green Flag Success

Abergavenny Town Council has expressed immense pride in the local community groups responsible for maintaining the town’s cherished green spaces, following the announcement of Green Flag awards for 2024. Under the unified effort of ‘Abergavenny in Bloom’, several dedicated groups across various locations have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to enhancing the town’s natural […]

Abergavenny in Bloom Initiative Update.

The last few years has seen the Abergavenny In Bloom initiative grow and grow!  Not only is there community involvement by volunteers from the Laurie Jones Community Orchard, Friends of Castle Meadows, Linda Vista Gardens, and Bailey Park, Keep Abergavenny Tidy, and the Civic Society, but also members from across the independent business community, as […]

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, […]

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 […]