RAGLAN Community Council has agreed a precept figure of £9,255, equating to £11 on the Council Tax for a Band D property.

Proposing that the Council accept the precept recommended by the Council's Finance Committee, Cllr Trevor Phillips said that while higher than previously it would benefit the local area.

The Council has allocated £2,000 for the possible provision of road-sweeper and £1,200 for a war memorial, to be sited at the Market Cross; £400 has been allocated for litter bins and £350 for a noticeboard at The Kingcoed. The Chairman's allowance was increased to £150.

Councillors also agreed to the following regular donations: Raglan in Bloom £500, Monmouth CAB £150, Raglan Youth Club £100 and £75 each to churchyards at Raglan, Llangovan, Llandenny, Penyclawdd and The Kingcoed.