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The sites under consideration are, from top right, Bradbury Farm, Crick; Langley Close in Magor and Oak Grove Farm also in Crick.

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Decision date for when council expects to reveal preferred Gypsy sites announced

Ken Skates (centre) has been invited to meet council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby and David Davies MP at Chepstow's Highbeech roundabout.

Ken Skates (centre) has been invited to meet council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby and David Davies MP at Chepstow's Highbeech roundabout.

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Decision needed on Highbeech roundabout new Welsh transport secretary told

Cllr Frances Taylor, top, read from the resignation email and Cllr Fay Bromfield said the committee had been prevented from discussing reports.

Cllr Frances Taylor, top, read from the resignation email and Cllr Fay Bromfield said the committee had been prevented from discussing reports.

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Claim councillors were prevented from discussing reports on behaviour

Cllr Jane Lucas said she was prevented from making residents in Monmouth aware a children's home was to be established near them.

Cllr Jane Lucas said she was prevented from making residents in Monmouth aware a children's home was to be established near them.

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Councillor says she was stopped from speaking to residents over children's home plan

The Melville Centre, left, which requires adaptations and the Tudor Centre that could be transferred to a community group.

The Melville Centre, left, which requires adaptations and the Tudor Centre that could be transferred to a community group.

Monmouthshire County Council

New base delayed until September as updated issued on future of former centre

Council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby and Conservative opposition leader Cllr RIchard John.

Council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby and Conservative opposition leader Cllr RIchard John.

Monmouthshire County Council

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Bid to force council to 'restore' local milk supply fails after contract row

A turf cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on a housing development in Portskewett which involved a partnership between a housing association and private developer - but a council study shows the county has a massive unmet need for affordable

A turf cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on a housing development in Portskewett which involved a partnership between a housing association and private developer - but a council study shows the county has a massive unmet need for affordable

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Gwent's most expensive area needs 500 new affordable homes per year until 2027

The Melville Centre in Abergavenny requires adaptations to that is is accessible for people with learning disabilities.

The Melville Centre in Abergavenny requires adaptations to that is is accessible for people with learning disabilities.

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Charities write to council calling for clarity on when centre will be accessible

Monmouthshire County Hall in Usk.

Monmouthshire County Hall in Usk.

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Gwent council's standards chief quits £268 a day role in row over his independence

The Charles Williams Church in Wales School in Caerleon.

The Charles Williams Church in Wales School in Caerleon.

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Catchment area at this primary school changes

New rules including a ban from some parks have been agreed by a council.

New rules including a ban from some parks have been agreed by a council.

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Dog walkers will have to pack a bag whenever they go out in this part of Gwent

Labour council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby, left, was questioned about a milk contract by Conservatives Alistair Neill and Tomos Davies.

Labour council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby, left, was questioned about a milk contract by Conservatives Alistair Neill and Tomos Davies.

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'Screeching u-turn' claim as council leader defends much criticised milk contract

Monmouthshire County Council has u-turned on a milk contract after criticism.

Monmouthshire County Council has u-turned on a milk contract after criticism.

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Council announces u-turn on milk contract awarded to firm based 100 miles away

Millie pictured having fun at Caldicot Castle by Larry Wilkie of the South Wales Argus Camera Club. The area is one of more than 170 where new restrictions on dogs are set to be brought in.

Millie pictured having fun at Caldicot Castle by Larry Wilkie of the South Wales Argus Camera Club. The area is one of more than 170 where new restrictions on dogs are set to be brought in.

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See all the areas where dogs will be banned from if council agrees new controls

Dogs could be banned from some parks in one area of Gwent and their owners required to carry a bag for their poo.

Dogs could be banned from some parks in one area of Gwent and their owners required to carry a bag for their poo.

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Dogs could be banned from local parks and sports pitches from this summer

'Innovative' design of Severn View Park Care Home

'Innovative' design of Severn View Park Care Home

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New care home opens and promises 'best possible care'

These stickers to raise awarness of 'hidden disabilities' such as a stoma can't be used to advertise suitable toilets, including at Caldicot Leisure Centre, as they are in English only.

These stickers to raise awarness of 'hidden disabilities' such as a stoma can't be used to advertise suitable toilets, including at Caldicot Leisure Centre, as they are in English only.

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Stoma-friendly toilet stickers can't be displayed as they are only in English

James Durose, of Raglan Dairy, right, showing David Davies MP and Cllr Richard John, centre, around his dairy that will no longer be used to supply Monmouthshire County Council.

James Durose, of Raglan Dairy, right, showing David Davies MP and Cllr Richard John, centre, around his dairy that will no longer be used to supply Monmouthshire County Council.

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Local dairy loses contract to supply schools with milk to firm based 120 miles away

Monmouth MP David TC Davies is not happy about the new opening hours

Monmouth MP David TC Davies is not happy about the new opening hours

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'More staff than customers': Questions over gym opening hours as council cuts costs

Cllr Paul Griffiths helped shape the current map of Wales 22 local authorities, including five in Gwent, and has defended it.

Cllr Paul Griffiths helped shape the current map of Wales 22 local authorities, including five in Gwent, and has defended it.

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Wales' 22 local authorities better than 'overly large' councils says top councillor

An NHS doctor preparing to treat a Covid patient and inset Cllr Phil Murphy who has criticised the public's response to restrictions intended to limit the spread of the disease.

An NHS doctor preparing to treat a Covid patient and inset Cllr Phil Murphy who has criticised the public's response to restrictions intended to limit the spread of the disease.

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Public blamed for ignoring Covid rules as pandemic response is reviewed

An annual condition survey of public toilets has been conducted.

An annual condition survey of public toilets has been conducted.

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Toilets are mostly good or excellent, council's own survey finds

It's planned to place sanitary bins in male toilets across the county.

It's planned to place sanitary bins in male toilets across the county.

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Sanitary bins for men among improvements planned for public toilets

Council building regulation fees have increased due to a downturn in construction.

Council building regulation fees have increased due to a downturn in construction.

Monmouthshire County Council

Construction downturn prompted council to increase fees for building work

A general view of Usk.

A general view of Usk.

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No local buyer for low-cost home means council will use it for accommodation

The house is close to Monmouth's town centre.

The house is close to Monmouth's town centre.

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Plan to spend up to £1.7m to turn house into children's home approved by councillors

Pauline Watts pictured while she was mayor of Caldicot.

Pauline Watts pictured while she was mayor of Caldicot.

Monmouthshire County Council

Tributes paid to 'fierce' advocate and 'wonderful mother'

A road race in Abergavenny which it's said is a 'successful' cycling town.

A road race in Abergavenny which it's said is a 'successful' cycling town.

Monmouthshire County Council

Toilet delay that has held up cycle park plans now cleared up

Heads of the Valleys Road will be closed overnight for resurfacing works

Heads of the Valleys Road will be closed overnight for resurfacing works

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Road closure between Gwent towns means 27-mile trip instead of usual eight

How Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy, in Monmouth, could look when its building is redeveloped.

How Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy, in Monmouth, could look when its building is redeveloped.

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Fear alternative names for new school would have been unpronounceable

Farmers parked their tractors on the Cardiff Bay link road as they attended a protest outside the Senedd on Wednesday, February 28.

Farmers parked their tractors on the Cardiff Bay link road as they attended a protest outside the Senedd on Wednesday, February 28.

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Labour councillors refuse to back Tory plea to 'pause' controversial farm reforms

Council tax bills also include charges for the police and local town and community councils.

Council tax bills also include charges for the police and local town and community councils.

Monmouthshire County Council

Typical council tax bills in this Gwent authority will be at least £2,000

Monmouthshire County Council is setting up a new school in the historic town of Monmouth.

Monmouthshire County Council is setting up a new school in the historic town of Monmouth.

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Preferred name for new Gwent primary school revealed ahead of council decision

Local MP David TC Davies with Chamber of Commerce president Sherren McCabe-Finlayson and David Christopher

Local MP David TC Davies with Chamber of Commerce president Sherren McCabe-Finlayson and David Christopher

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Town swamped by road and water works 'risks losing retailers for good'

These boys helped Chepstow Comprehensive outperform other similar schools in Wales at last year's GCSE exams.

These boys helped Chepstow Comprehensive outperform other similar schools in Wales at last year's GCSE exams.

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Parents have 'no idea teenagers can't get same highest grade as those in England'

Anxiety following the Covid pandemic has been highlighted as a reason behind high non attendance rates at secondary schools. Photograph posed by model

Anxiety following the Covid pandemic has been highlighted as a reason behind high non attendance rates at secondary schools. Photograph posed by model

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Covid struggles and anxiety blamed for continued secondary school absences

A revised, and increased, council tax rise is being proposed in Monmouthshire.

A revised, and increased, council tax rise is being proposed in Monmouthshire.

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New, higher council tax increased planned as school cuts set to be reversed

Monmouthshire council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby

Monmouthshire council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby

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Some extra money found for schools, says council leader ahead of budget meetings

New rules are being put in place for Monmouthshire County Council's planning committee

New rules are being put in place for Monmouthshire County Council's planning committee

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New rules for council's planning committee agreed by members

David TC Davies has been a fierce critic of the 20mph default in Monmouthshire

David TC Davies has been a fierce critic of the 20mph default in Monmouthshire

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Council says it is working to rectify 20mph mix-ups as old road markings remain

Ian Tremlett and Monmouth MP David TC Davies

Ian Tremlett and Monmouth MP David TC Davies

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Former road traffic officer baffled by 'dangerous' 20mph and 30mph signs in village

St Mary's RC Primary School in Chepstow

St Mary's RC Primary School in Chepstow

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Pupil at Gwent primary school allegedly held a knife towards another child

Council chief Paul Matthews has tweeted out a plea for anyone aged 16 or over to consider working as election staff.

Council chief Paul Matthews has tweeted out a plea for anyone aged 16 or over to consider working as election staff.

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Teenagers urged to help run elections they aren't old enough to vote in

Road closed in Abergavenny

Road closed in Abergavenny

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Four-mile emergency road closure in place due to burst water main

Castle Meadows, Abergavenny and inset Jo Waters with dogs Jimmy and Eva (right)

Castle Meadows, Abergavenny and inset Jo Waters with dogs Jimmy and Eva (right)

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'This is not dog walkers against cyclists it's about safety' dead dog owner's plea

None of Cllr Lisa Dymock's self-referrals for Covid reached the health board

None of Cllr Lisa Dymock's self-referrals for Covid reached the health board

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Covid glitch dooms sick patient to days of emails and 'telephone ping pong'

A council could buy property and homes on the open market for use as children's homes.

A council could buy property and homes on the open market for use as children's homes.

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Council could borrow up to £3m to buy empty properties in search for children's homes

A view of how the play area could look from Welsh Street.

A view of how the play area could look from Welsh Street.

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Go-ahead to replace 1960s equipment in play area near historic castle

A view towards Castle Meadows and the river Usk in Abergavenny.

A view towards Castle Meadows and the river Usk in Abergavenny.

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New paths approved but no decision on cattle grids which claimed dog's life

Councillor Ben Callard is responsible for finances at Monmouthshire County Hall.

Councillor Ben Callard is responsible for finances at Monmouthshire County Hall.

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Council wants a share of £25m additional funding that's coming to Wales

Waiting to pay to park at the Dell Car Park in Chepstow.

Waiting to pay to park at the Dell Car Park in Chepstow.

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The massive amount of money one Gwent council receives in parking charges

Mounton Road in Chepstow where Cllr Paul Griffiths has said homeless people could be accommodated which Cllr Jackie Strong questioned him about.

Mounton Road in Chepstow where Cllr Paul Griffiths has said homeless people could be accommodated which Cllr Jackie Strong questioned him about.

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Council considering using care home for homelessness accommodation

Councillor Maria Stevens witnessed a mum allowing her dog (not pictured) to poo in a school playground.

Councillor Maria Stevens witnessed a mum allowing her dog (not pictured) to poo in a school playground.

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Mum 'allowed dog to poo in school playground in front of other parents'

A council plans to charge for the food waste bags it provides but there's fear the plan could cost it hundreds of thousands of pounds.

A council plans to charge for the food waste bags it provides but there's fear the plan could cost it hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Fear saving on food waste bags could lead to loss of hundreds of thousands of pounds

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