Welcome to Monmouth Town Council

About Monmouth Town Council

The market town of Monmouth is situated on the South Wales border, by the banks of the River Wye.

The town has historic connections with early Roman and medieval times, and its most famous sons are Henry V and Charles Rolls, of Rolls-Royce fame. With a current population of 10,000 it has easy access to Cardiff, Bristol and the Midlands via motorway links.

Monmouth Town Council is the tier of local government closest to the community and represents the views and interests of the people of Monmouth to other authorities including Monmouthshire County Council, the Police, the Welsh Government and others. The Council also has a number of other functions which involve community and environmental matters.

We hope this website will provide useful information on Monmouth and the Town Council.

Mayoral Civic Service

Monmouth Mayor Councillor Jackie Atkin is inviting Monmouth residents to her Civic Service and family fun, including complimentary refreshments.

Enjoy a celebration of local talent!

When: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 2 pm

Where: The Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth

This is the first time that the Mayoral Civic Service has been open to the public and spaces are limited.

Use the QR code on the event poster to book and secure your FREE ticket now.

The Mayoral civic service is a ceremonial event which takes place after the Mayor’s appointment, to introduce them to the community and bless their year in office. The Mayor, Mayor’s Chaplain and other dignitaries including local councillors will be present with members of the community. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the responsibility of the Mayoral role and to engage with the community through readings, music and fellowship. It will involve a church service, with readings, prayers and hymns but with a civic focus and will be followed by refreshments and entertainment and celebration of Monmouth talent.

Poster for Mayoral Civic Service including ticket booking details.

VJ Day Public Service

On Friday 15th August Monmouth Town Council was proud to host a Public Service in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) at the Castle, Monmouth.

Thanks go out to:

The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers Militia, members of the Royal British Legion, Royal Naval Association and Royal Engineers Association including their Standard Bearers

Revd. Julie Barrell the Mayor’s Chaplain, Revd. Dr Alycia Timmis and Revd. Stuart Ghezzi, for their thought-provoking contributions to the service

Mayors Cadet Eleanor Hartley

The wreath layers including the Mayor of Monmouth Jackie Atkin, Honorary Col. Ian Thompson, Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers and Sherren McCabe-Finlayson, President of Monmouth Chamber of Commerce

Monmouth Band who provided the Music

To the members of the Monmouth Community who came together to commemorate this important event and to ensure the “Forgotten Army” are never forgotten.

Monmouth Town Council and the Community appreciate your support.