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

On Sunday 7th September 2025. the Mayor of Monmouth Councillor Jackie Atkin and her Consort Martin Newman invited friends, family, dignitaries (including fellow Monmouth Town Councillors) and members of the wider Monmouth community, to come together to attend the Mayoral Civic Service and celebrate Monmouth and all it has to offer.

The mayor, with her consort, paraded from Shire Hall to The Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, with her Macebearers, Cadets and Standard Bearers from The Royal British Legion, Royal Naval Association and Royal Engineers Association, together with the Deputy Mayor Rob Barrell and Town Clerk Caitlin Williams. At the church a ceremonial service was held, with a strong civic focus, reflecting on the responsibility of the Mayoral role, introducing the mayor to the community and blessing her year of office. Led by the Mayor’s Chaplain Revd. Julie Barrell. readings and prayers were also delivered from Revd. Jonathan Greaves, Revd. Stuart Ghezzi and Matilda Williams Derry and music was played by a Cerdd Gwent Music woodwind quartet.

Following the service entertainment was provided by the Monmouth Community Choir, Monmouth Gymnastics Club and Sparrow Singers, celebrating a wealth of Monmouth talent, whilst guests enjoyed food and refreshments.

The mayor would like to thank all of those who attended and contributed to a wonderful celebration of Monmouth.

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.