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South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Linda Vista Gardens to benefit from new investment
Linda Vista Gardens in Abergavenny will see a series of improvements funded by the Welsh Government's Brilliant Basics Fund, which aims to upgrade infrastructure at key visitor destinations. Work will include improved access, new interpretation panels, and the installation of solar panels on the café to support greener energy use. Cllr Catrin Maby, Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member for climate change and the environment, said: "Linda Vista Gardens is already a wonderful place to visit, both for Abergavenny residents and those travelling to the town. "This funding will allow us to further improve a popular attraction, making it accessible for even more visitors. "The addition of solar panels will also make the café more sustainable in terms of its energy use." Additional plans include reinstating views across Castle Meadows and towards the Blorenge, as well as installing a café screen showing live wildlife camera feeds. Monmouthshire County Council thanked Abergavenny Town Council for providing vital match funding to support the project. The total budget for the improvements is around £100,000. Residents will be kept informed of the work through public notices, and project teams will aim to keep disruption to a minimum.


Business News Wales
4 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Monmouthshire Council Receives Funding to Improve Linda Vista Gardens
Monmouthshire County Council has received funding from the Welsh Government to make improvements to Linda Vista Gardens in Abergavenny. The funding has been secured as part of the Brilliant Basics Fund – set up to deliver improvements in basic infrastructure at tourism destinations. Funded projects include: Access improvements Installation of solar panels to the café Work to reinstate some of the vistas across Castle Meadows and to the Blorenge Installation of a screen in the café showing live feed from wildlife cameras New interpretation panels providing information about the gardens Notices will be posted to inform residents about upcoming works, and the council said that project staff will strive to minimise disruption as much as possible. The council said it would like to thank Abergavenny Town Council for supporting the work by providing match funding required for the application. The total budget including match is around £100,000. Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr Catrin Maby, said: 'Linda Vista Gardens is already a wonderful place to visit, both for Abergavenny residents and those travelling to the town. 'This funding will allow us to further improve a popular attraction, making it accessible for even more visitors. 'The addition of solar panels will also make the café more sustainable in terms of its energy use.'


Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Wales Online
Councillor in court accused of harassing girl on Instagram
Councillor in court accused of harassing girl on Instagram Kyle Eldridge denies a charge of harassment without violence. Councillor Kyle Eldridge (Image: Abergavenny Town Council ) A councillor has appeared in court accused of harassing a girl with unwanted messages. Kyle Eldridge, 28, is alleged to have messaged the 17-year-old on social media platform Instagram and sent voice notes and emails. Eldridge, of St George's Crescent in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, represents the Park ward on Abergavenny Town Council as an independent, having been elected as a Labour candidate. He has denied a single charge of harassment without violence. In a hearing at Newport Magistrates' Court, District Judge Sophie Toms extended Eldridge's unconditional bail ahead of a trial on July 29. The town council's principal officer Sandra Rosser previously said Eldridge had not attended council meetings since the allegations emerged. She said he was also removed from an appointment he was due to take as a school governor. "He doesn't hold any positions on any board or organisations directly linked to him being a councillor," she said in February. Article continues below