Newport City Council is the relevant authority for the Gwent Coroner’s area.
Each senior coroner is responsible for a geographical area.
The Gwent area represents the following local authorities: Caerphilly County Borough Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, Torfaen County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council and Newport City Council.
The service is based at Gwent Coroner’s Court in Langstone Park, Newport.
For further information on the Coronial Service, please visit the Gov.uk website.
Their guide provides bereaved people with an explanation of the coroner investigation and inquest process as well as links to other organisations that may also provide help and advice.
Whilst the guide is focused on bereaved people, it will also be useful for others, including other interested persons and witnesses as well as members of the public who want to understand coroner processes.