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South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Delight as four Monmouthshire locations pick up Green Flag awards
This award recognises locations offering excellent facilities and an ongoing commitment to great quality service. The Monmouthshire sites to gain a Green Flag award this year were Rogiet Countryside Park (an award recipient since 2024), Tintern Old Station (a recipient since 2009), Caldicot Castle and Country Park (honoured since 2013), and Castle Meadows in Abergavenny (since 2014). Twelve community sites were recognised with the Green Flag Community Award, including: Bailey Park, Busy Bees Garden, Caerwent Meadows, Caldicot Community Garden, Crick Meadow, Crucorney Allotments, Goytre Community Garden, Incredible Edible Usk, Laurie Jones Community Orchard, Mardy Park, Rogiet Wildlife Friendly Village and The Cornfield. Keep Wales Tidy administers the Green Flag Award programme in Wales, with support from the Welsh Government. Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member for rural affairs, housing and tourism Cllr Sara Burch said: 'We have a wealth of fantastic green spaces and attractions across Monmouthshire. 'From family days out to those seeking something more nature or activity focused, there is something for everyone. 'I am proud that the hard work of volunteers has been rewarded once again with these Green Flag Awards.' Cabinet member for climate change and the environment Cllr Catrin Maby said: 'It is so pleasing to see that many of our locations within the beautiful county of Monmouthshire have received awards this year. 'It is fantastic to see sites at from Tintern Old Station to Castle Meadows in Abergavenny have been recognised with Green Flag awards.'
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire Council is best in UK for waste reduction
Climate Action Scorecards are assessed by Climate Emergency UK to find out how well councils are performing in taking action towards Net Zero - and Monmouthshire County Council came out top in one category. The scores are based on an assessment of building and heating, transport, planning and land use, governance and finance, biodiversity, collaboration and engagement, and waste Reduction and food MCC got the highest score for its work on waste reduction and food in the whole of the UK, scoring 93 per cent. The council also got the second highest over all score in Wales across the seven themes. MCC cabinet member for climate change and the environment Catrin Maby said: 'This result recognises the work we have been doing in two key areas, together with our Monmouthshire communities. 'Firstly, reducing waste through reuse, repair and recycling, and supporting important circular economy projects, such as community fridges and Benthyg. 'On food, we have been recognised for our Sustainable Food Strategy and Food Partnership work, with food producers, farmers, community growing projects, schools and young people.' 'We can be proud of what we've achieved, but we also know we need to keep on doing better across all of these themes.'
South Wales Argus
15-07-2025
- 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
15-07-2025
- 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.'
South Wales Argus
05-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire Council nature recovery plans approved
Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet approved the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and the Green Infrastructure (GI) Strategy, both designed to support the authority's Climate and Nature Emergency response. The plans aim to reverse biodiversity decline, build ecosystem resilience, and encourage sustainable land use across the county. Cllr Catrin Maby, cabinet member for climate change and the environment, said: "The process we followed to develop these strategies highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing the climate emergency. "The council will now begin implementing the strategies, developing detailed action plans, and collaborating with partners such as the Gwent Green Grid Partnership, Living Levels Partnership, and Wye Valley National Landscape." The NRAP adapts national and regional objectives into practical local actions for communities and nature sites. The GI Strategy outlines the council's approach to improving biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and health and wellbeing through green infrastructure. Both strategies were shaped by extensive public consultation, including a campaign launched at the Usk Show in autumn 2024. Monmouthshire County Council is also celebrating Wales Nature Week from July 5 to July 13 with events countywide. The events are listed on the council website.
