Monmouthshire County Council has launched a countywide engagement exercise to gather residents’ views on what helps communities thrive, with responses due to be collected through the council’s Let’s Talk Monmouthshire platform.
Purpose and scope of the engagement
The initiative is described by the council as the first step in a broader programme designed to put local knowledge and experience at the centre of planning future services and community projects. Officials say the work will develop a shared understanding of what makes neighbourhoods strong, connected and resilient, which will then feed into future decision-making and partnership activity across Monmouthshire.
Who is being asked to take part
The engagement is open to residents of all ages. The council has indicated it will provide dedicated opportunities for young people as well as adults to contribute, aiming to ensure a wide range of perspectives informs the final output.
- Platform: Let’s Talk Monmouthshire
- Participants: residents of all ages, local community partners
- Closing date: 30 September 2026
Council comment
“The people who know Monmouthshire best are those who live, work and volunteer here. As we continue to develop future projects and services, it is important that we listen, learn and work alongside our communities.”
The comment comes from Cllr Angela Sandles, the council’s Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement, who framed the exercise as an opportunity for residents to help define community resilience in their own terms. The council says the feedback will help shape future conversations, projects and partnership working across the county.
How responses will be used
The council intends to use the information gathered to inform both immediate and longer-term activity. That includes refining how services are delivered, identifying priorities for community development, and shaping collaborative projects with local partners. No specific projects or funding allocations have been announced in connection with the engagement; the council has emphasised that this stage is about listening and building a shared evidence base.
Practical details
Residents wishing to take part are invited to visit the Let’s Talk Monmouthshire website to complete the survey and find details of additional engagement opportunities aimed at young people. The council has set a firm deadline of 30 September 2026 for responses.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | Let’s Talk Monmouthshire |
| Who can respond | Residents of all ages; community partners |
| Survey closes | 30 September 2026 |
As the council moves from engagement to planning, residents who take part can expect their views to be considered alongside other evidence as projects are developed. For many communities across Monmouthshire, the exercise offers a chance to influence how local priorities are identified and addressed in the years ahead.
