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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Monmouthshire’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
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Housing figures justified by County Councillor
That is more than 1,400 homes over the next three years and the assessment has shown of the 499 required every year across the county, 409 should be for social rent, 44 for intermediate rent which is less than the market rate and 46 should be low-cost home ownership properties.
Yellow warning of snow and ice issued for tonight
6 days ago · Snow, ice and very heavy rain caused problems over the weekend and now the country is set to face a further round of snow. A yellow warning for snow and ice comes into effect at 5pm today and will stay in place until 10am on Tuesday with the Met Office warning of increased travel times, icy roads ...
Financial support for residents affected by Storm Bert and Darragh
19 hours ago · MONMOUTHSHIRE residents affected by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh can apply for financial support through the Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme administered by local councils on behalf of the Welsh Government. This initiative aims to assist households that have experienced significant damage due ...
Homes plan goes out to consultation after narrowly winning the …
The Labour councillor said building new homes, and ensuring they are affordable with 33 per cent for social rent and 17 per cent dubbed “intermediate housing” sold through schemes such as shared equity, and identifying new employment sites is vital for Monmouthshire’s economy and addressing its ageing population.
Homes policy 'weakens rare bat protection', claims campaigner
15 hours ago · The council has already ruled that a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be required ahead of any development, following objections from the likes of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), who say it could damage the area's “picturesque, extensive and dramatic views”, and CADW, who say it could damage the Dixton conservation area, which includes the Anglo-Saxon Dixton Church.
Monmouthshire through the ages | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk
This week, he has shared with The Monmouthshire Beacon Monmouth’s great Ice Age Glacial Lake, showing the retreating glacier at the top of the image and the formation of the Red Brook Valley at the bottom left with an aerial view of present day Monmouth superimposed.
Flooding criticism amended to clear council
CONCERNS a lack of maintenance of drains and culverts may have made flooding during recent storms worse have been raised by councilors. But a statement that a lack of maintenance has “exacerbated flood risks” sparked a furious near two hour long row among Monmouthshire councillors. They had been ...