MONMOUTH Mayors Recovery Fund has now closed, having raised over £200,000 for businesses and residents who were severely impacted by Storm Claudia.

Monmouth Town Council set up the Mayor’s Recovery Fund to help the town recover after the flooding which was severely devastating for Monmouth and the surrounding areas which were also impacted, including Abergavenny and Skenfrith.

Monmouth town and the surrounding areas were majorly impacted by the flooding on the morning of November 15. Shops all up the high street suffered the impact, whilst homes and surrounding businesses also suffered, some of which had not long opened.

The Mayor’s fund helped people recover from the floods including residents, independent businesses and community groups. The generosity from the public was outstanding, as donations were made to the Mayor’s fund continuously to help those who were impacted recover.

All together the fund received £201,023.88, two phases of the application and payments were completed between November 2025 and March 2026 and as well as supporting Monmouth town the funds extended to councils in Skenfrith and Whitecastle who were also badly impacted by the flooding.

The funds will be given to Monmouth Aid who will distribute them to support Monmouth’s continued recovery and for any future donating inquiries will be directed to Monmouth Aid.

Monmouth Aid was set up as a small group to help provide essential resources and advice to those impacted by the flooding and it became a local lifeline across the community.

Suzy Mills who set up Monmouth Aid on a voluntary basis was recently awarded a High Sheriff Award, and it helped coordinate people who wanted to help, and advice of what businesses and residents should do if they were impacted. It became a vital resource used among many Monmouth residents.

Suzy also took over ‘Monmouth Mutual Aid and Assistance’ a Facebook group which also helped bring structure to everything that was happening. Monmouth Aid is still actively supporting residents across the community and they are also applying for Charitable Incorporated Organisation status (CIO) to further support the town and surrounding areas for further emergencies.

Mayor of Monmouth, Cllr Jackie Atkin, said: “As Mayor of Monmouth, I want to reflect on the impact of the Mayor’s Flood Recovery Fund, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community and supporters worldwide.

“What stands out most is the incredible effort from local businesses, community groups and individuals who came together or organise fundraising activities, from quizzes and dinners to music events and more. The kindness and commitment shown has been truly humbling.

“Through this collective effort, we have provided direct support to 200 Monmouth residents helping them begin their recovery following the flooding. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to our town council officers and my Deputy Mayor, Cllr Rob Barrell.

“A portion of the remaining funds will be donated to Whitecastle and Skenfrith Community Councils, with the remainder transferred to Monmouth Aid to continue supporting the community.”