Meeting with scandal-hit ombudsman to discuss "eroding faith" in watchdog's impartiality Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Two complaints against Labour councillors in Monmouthshire that were dismissed by a scandal-hit watchdog facing allegations of political bias should be independently reviewed, a leading MP has said. David Davies is set to meet with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales next week to discuss “eroding faith” in the organisation’s impartiality. It comes as a senior investigator at the ombudsman’s... Local News
Overnight closure of minor injury unit "wrong and dangerous" 26th January 2024 The decision to remove overnight minor injury services at an Abergavenny hospital has been branded “dangerous” by the town’s MP. David Davies said health bosses... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 25th January 2024 A remarkable story is emerging from Chepstow where an inspirational young woman has built a flourishing business. Abi Chamberlain’s journey has not been an easy... Opinions
Pubs facing "irreversible damage" in business rates snub 22nd January 2024 Urgent action is needed on business rates to avoid “irreversible damage” to Welsh pubs, an MP has warned. The Labour Welsh Government has slashed business rates... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 18th January 2024 Ships passing through the Suez Canal – the quickest sea route between Asia and Europe - to or from the Indian Ocean have to come via the strait of Bab al-Mandab... Opinions
Drybridge by-election win for Welsh Conservatives 15th January 2024 An uncontested seat in the Drybridge ward will see Welsh Conservative Mandi Rugen-Hankey join Monmouth Town Council. The married grandmother – who has a family... Local News
Council blunder blocks driveway with 20mph sign 15th January 2024 An elderly man’s driveway has been blocked after a 20mph sign was erected outside his home in a council blunder. Monmouthshire County Council wrongly installed... Local News
Thousands of pounds blown on fans and extraction system to disperse ambulance fumes at Gwent's flagship hospital 11th January 2024 Thousands of pounds is being wasted on buying fans and a new extraction system at Gwent’s flagship hospital to blow away fumes from ambulances queuing outside... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 11th January 2024 Am I hallucinating? Did one too many festive noggins mean I imagined things when I went through Labour-run Monmouthshire County Council’s draft Local Transport... Opinions
Monmouthshire's congestion charge catastrophe 8th January 2024 A Labour council is continuing its relentless attack on motorists by planning to introduce congestion charges in four market towns. Monmouthshire County Council... Local News