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.

COUNCILLOR VACANCY

Following the recent resignation of Cllr Alice Fletcher, there is a vacancy for a Town Councillor in Wyesham. If you are interested in this position, nomination papers must be submitted by 4pm on Friday 27th June 2025. More information can be found on our Elections Page.

NEWS

Monmouth Medieval Festival Saturday 5th July 2025

10 am until 4.30 pm

Monmouth Town Council is proud to be hosting this fantastic Monmouth event for the third year, taking place across Vauxhall Field, Monnow Bridge and Monmouth Castle.

With help from a core group of local volunteers across the community, this event offers family friendly fun, education and entertainment.

Watch engaging re-enactments from the Freeman of Gwent and Angevins re-enactment group and other demonstrations including medieval swordmanship and archery. Learn about medieval clothing, knight's armour and weaponry and medieval medicine from The Time Travelling Medicine Man. There is even a medieval themed origami session!

Wye Valley Falconry will be returning to the event putting on falconry displays and allowing people to meet some of the birds.

Tours will be available of the Monnow Bridge Gatehouse and Castle including the Great Tower which is usually off limits.

You can browse all things medieval at the bustling market, where food and refreshment will also be on offer whilst listening to Silvarum a medieval minstrel group.

There is even a special screening of A Knight's Tale taking place at the Savoy Theatre.

Come and experience the sights, sounds and spirit of all things medieval brought to life!

Wales Armed Forces Day

To support the Monmouth community to celebrate Wales Armed Forces Day, Monmouth Town Council will be providing free bus transport from Blestium Street, Monmouth to Caldicot for this event.

Buses will leave at 10am and return after the last scheduled event. Places are limited and will need to be pre-booked and seats allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Please contact as soon as possible townclerk@monmouth.gov.uk or call 01600 732722 to book your place.