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Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes held her first ‘Coffee with Cath’ event in Monmouth, bringing local residents together to share their views, raise concerns, and discuss how to make the area an even better place to live. The session, which took place on Wednesday 8th October, was part of Catherine’s work to listen to residents’ concerns and ensure their voices are heard in Westminster. Catherine said: “I always pledged to do politics differently. To be the best MP possible,

Catherine Fookes has shared an update on the planned construction works for Inglis Bridge in Osbaston, Monmouth - requesting clarity over the ongoing delays. The bridge, which was due to reopen by the end of this year, remains closed with no repair work yet underway. This follows concerns raised by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that the original repair plans posed a potential flood risk due to scaffolding being placed in the river. As a result, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) -

Work to refurbish and upgrade Monmouth’s Ambulance Station is set to begin by mid-October ,  with completion expected by March 2026, the Welsh Ambulance Services Trust has confirmed. The redevelopment will transform the existing station, upgrading welfare and office facilities for operational staff, creating a multifunctional training and learning space for frontline crews, and introducing a garaged drive-through area so ambulances can be cleaned and restocked internally. Cat

Monmouthshire will benefit from £1.5 million of new investment  as part of the UK Government’s Pride in Place  programme. The funding will be used to boost local pride by supporting high street revitalisation and community regeneration projects across the county. Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire, welcomed the news: “I’m delighted to have secured £1.5 million for Monmouthshire through the Pride in Place programme. One of my key priorities as your MP is boosting our local

Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire, officially opened Monmouth’s new Banking Hub yesterday, giving local residents and businesses access to vital face-to-face banking services. Located in the heart of Monmouth High Street, the hub is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. It allows residents to carry out everyday personal banking, including paying in cash and cheques, withdrawing money, and checking balances, alongside services for local businesses and charities. Catherin

Local MP Catherine Fookes held an open pop-up surgery at Tesco in Chepstow on Wednesday the 27th of August, giving local constituents a chance to raise their concerns by speaking directly with their Member of Parliament in a relaxed, everyday setting. Joined by Cllr Dale Rooke, Ms Fookes engaged with shoppers on a wide range of issues, including traffic congestion, animal welfare, cross-border transport and bus pass challenges, and anti-social behaviour. The surgery formed pa