Monmouthshire County Council has announced a temporary road closure on The Craig Road, Penallt, to allow essential works by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The closure will begin on Thursday, December 11 , and is expected to last until Saturday, December 13 , though the order remains valid for up to 18 months should delays occur.

The affected section spans approximately 135 metres, starting about 115 metres from its junction with C48.1 The Craig Road to Penallt. The closure is necessary to ensure the works are carried out safely. Access to properties along the route will be maintained, although short delays may occur.

As The Craig Road is a no-through road, no diversion route will be provided. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel during this period.

For further updates, visit Monmouthshire County Council’s website.

Friends, family, and anyone with a financial interest in the estate of William Joseph Butler, formerly of 21 Tinman’s Green, Redbrook, Monmouth, who passed away on May 16, are asked to come forward. If you believe you have a claim or are owed something from his estate, please send written details to SWWTrust Corporation, Unit 3 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln, LN6 3PW, by February 4. After this date, the estate will be shared among those who have notified their claims.

Herefordshire Council has closed parts of public footpaths ZK7 and ZK21 in Ross-on-Wye due to stone falling from a church roof. The closure runs from grid references SO 5977 2406 to SO 5976 2403 and SO 5975 2404. An alternative route is via Church Street. Details and maps are available at herefordshire.gov.uk.

Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed changes to public rights of way near Craft Renaissance in Gwehelog Fawr. The decision, made under the Highways Act 1980, creates a new footpath while removing two older routes.

The new path, designated Footpath 141, runs northeast for 311 metres from point A (SO36791890) to point B (SO37011912) and is two metres wide. At the same time, Footpaths 84 and 85 have been extinguished. These changes took effect on 5 December 2025 following an inspection confirming the new route and its furniture were installed to the council’s satisfaction.

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