Meirion Howells County Councillor for Llanbadoc & Usk Ward

18/10/2026

Let's Talk Culture in Monmouthshire

From community events and local heritage to creative projects and funding opportunities, there's something for everyone on the new Monmouthshire Culture Hub.

Discover what's happening. Share opportunities. Get involved.

www.letstalkmonmouthshire.co.uk/hub-page/cultural

18/10/2026

Voted best street in Wales

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

Heddlu @ Hyb Brynbuga
Police@ Usk Hub

17/10/2026

Pop in

16/10/2026

Traffic lights on Usk Bridge 27/10/26

Traffic lights again on A472 at Woodside. 27/10/26 to supply and install new signage.

16/10/2026

Usk in Bloom Blooms Again with National Success

Congratulations to the amazing volunteers of Usk in Bloom on once again winning the Wales in Bloom Large Village category. Their hard work and commitment help make Usk one of the most attractive and welcoming places in Wales. Their colourful floral displays and community engagement, reflects a remarkable team effort. If you would like to get involved and help keep Usk blooming, visit the Usk in Bloom - The Town of Flowers website to find out more about volunteering opportunities www.uskinbloom.org.uk.

Well done everyone for a fantastic achievement!

Lovely day out in Talgarth for the Wales In Bloom awards. Thank you so much Usk In Bloom and all our Friends and Supporters especially UTC, The Willows and Morris of Usk

16/10/2026

Spot the phishing scams

🎣 Cyber Security Awareness Month | Week 3: Spot the Phishing Scam

Have you ever received a message that just didn't seem quite right? 🤔

Phishing scams are designed to trick people into sharing personal information, clicking malicious links or making payments. Criminals often impersonate trusted organisations such as banks, delivery companies, government departments, online retailers and even the police.

Their messages can appear convincing, but there are often warning signs:
✅ Unexpected requests for money or personal information
✅ Urgent or threatening language designed to pressure you
✅ Suspicious links or attachments
✅ Requests for passwords or verification codes
✅ Messages that simply don't feel right

If you're unsure, take a step back and verify the request using trusted contact details rather than replying directly.

A few seconds of caution can prevent a costly mistake.

🔍 Challenge yourself this week: Before clicking a link or responding to a message, stop, think and verify that it's genuine.

16/10/2026

Severn & Prince of Wales Bridges advance notice of roadworks

🚧 SEVERN CROSSINGS: ROADWORKS AND OVERNIGHT CLOSURES, 16–23 OCTOBER 🚧

If you use the M48 Severn Bridge or M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, please check these dates and allow extra time for your journey.

National Highways says it has adjusted working hours following feedback, to reduce disruption during the busiest morning eastbound and evening westbound periods.

🟠 Friday 16–Thursday 22 October
• M48 Severn Bridge: hard shoulders closed in both directions, around the clock.

🟠 Monday 19–Friday 23 October
M48 Severn Bridge daytime closures of lane 1:
• Towards Wales: 5am–3pm.
• Towards England: 9.30am–6pm.

There will also be restrictions around M48 junction 1 at Aust, including:
• The westbound entry slip road reduced to one lane.
• Closure of the outer ring of the A403/M48 roundabout.
• Closure of lane 1 on the northbound A403 approach.

🔴 Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October — overnight
• M48 towards England closed, 9pm–6am, between M4 junction 23 at Magor and M48 junction 1. The stated diversion is via M5 junction 16.
• M48 junction 1 entry and exit slip roads towards Wales closed, 9pm–6am.
• M4 Prince of Wales Bridge towards Wales closed, 10pm–6am, between junctions 21 and 23. Traffic will be diverted via the M48 Severn Bridge, including HGVs.

🔴 Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October — overnight
• M48 Severn Bridge towards Wales closed, 9pm–6am, between junctions 1 and 2.
• Diversion via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

Each overnight closure finishes the following morning.

National Highways has apologised for delays in sharing this week’s information. It also explains that the recent resurfacing trial was separate from the work to return lorries over 7.5 tonnes to the M48. Some preparation was completed during that trial, but the remaining work needs different lane and road closures.

Please check National Highways’ website before travelling for the latest information, and share this with anyone who regularly uses the bridges.

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/live-travel-updates/the-severn-bridges/