Former recycling centre earmarked for new open air market
A BID to use the former recycling centre in Usk for markets, community events and parking is one of several being considered by Monmouthshire County Council. The county council closed the waste centre in Maryport Street North Car Park to cut costs and improve its recycling rate, amid opposition from residents. It subsequently advertised the site for sale, with a deadline for bids closing on September 17. Usk Town Council, which opposed the decision to close the centre, has confirmed that it has put forward a bid to use the site as a community facility. It is understood the non-monetary bid is one of five to have been shortlisted by the county council, of 18 which were submitted.
