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Monmouth Town Council
Monmouth Town Council is the Community (Wales), town council of the traditional county town of Monmouth, south-east Wales. The Council comprises 16 members, who are elected every five years. The Mayor of Monmouth, Mayor is the titular head of the council. The council has its offices in the Shire Hall, Monmouth, Shire Hall, a Grade I listed building owned by Monmouthshire County Council. Monmouth is located within the principal area of Monmouthshire ( cy, Cyngor Sir Fynwy), one of the 22 Subdivisions of Wales, unitary authorities of Wales. Responsibilities The Town Council is responsible for a limited range of local government functions, including street cleaning, children's play areas, the town's Christmas lights and floral displays, civic events, and grants to local organisations, and is consulted by the County Council on other matters including planning applications. It operates a community projects grants scheme. History During the reign of William the Conqueror, a Monmout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shire Hall, Monmouth
The Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales, is a prominent Grade I listed building in the town centre. It was built in 1724, and was formerly the centre for the Assize Courts and Quarter Sessions for Monmouthshire. In 1839–40, the court was the location of the trial of the Chartist leader John Frost and others for high treason for their part in the Newport Rising. The building was also used as a market place. The Shire Hall is owned by Monmouthshire County Council and has audiovisual guides for visitors to Courtroom 1. It is currently used as a Tourist Information Centre and as the offices for Monmouth Town Council, and is open to the public in part. History The current building was erected in 1724, and is at least the fourth building on the site. It had earlier been the site of an Elizabethan court built in 1536, which in turn was replaced in 1571 by a timber-framed construction. The timbers from the original building were used in the construction of the Shire Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
