<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecting you with Catherine Fookes and her mission]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:23:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.catherinefookes.com/cy/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes hosts first ‘Coffee with Cath’ event in Monmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, I need to be as...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-hosts-first-coffee-with-cath-event-in-monmouth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68effb6e461671931e7e9632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_18b9b6070ec244ea8cec4a9ea911b47e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes shares update on Inglis Bridge repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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) - which is...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-shares-update-on-inglis-bridge-repairs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68effced22d83ed21eca0e16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_455dfe173b2d4d4f828ee31f10f3694d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_275,h_184,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes welcomes start of works to upgrade Monmouth Ambulance Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Catherine Fookes MP...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-welcomes-start-of-works-to-upgrade-monmouth-ambulance-station</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68effd88461671931e7e9a68</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_5891a5e3ec694cc7ab3d20637ae93e83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monmouthshire to benefit from £1.5 million investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 economy and...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/monmouthshire-to-benefit-from-1-5-million-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68effe609c473bf6b76fbacc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_eaac1b3aeeab446b84ff0cc340ed4620~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes Opens Monmouth Banking Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Catherine Fookes MP said:...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-opens-monmouth-banking-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68effe96461671931e7e9c91</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_18c7fe0cf5fa4df8948433d9d5fbdda9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP Holds Pop-Up Surgery at Tesco Chepstow to Hear from Local Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 part of her ongoing...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-holds-pop-up-surgery-at-tesco-chepstow-to-hear-from-local-residents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68efffc7461671931e7e9f11</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:16:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_7978be7e16c4483ba22800d0592ea977~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes celebrates new Radiotherapy Unit at Nevill Hall Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes has welcomed the opening of the new state-of-the-art Velindre Radiotherapy Unit at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, describing it as “a massive step forward” for local cancer care. The new unit is already treating patients in Monmouthshire, meaning they no longer need to travel to Cardiff for essential radiotherapy treatment.  Catherine said: “I get so many enquiries from residents about having NHS treatments closer to home. This is a real breakthrough for Monmouthshire –...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-celebrates-new-radiotherapy-unit-at-nevill-hall-hospital</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0013c8e19322830599a7e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:21:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_02134d51958e480f8eb4cfc1528487a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP calls for disabled access at Chepstow Train Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has called on Network Rail and the UK Government to urgently prioritise step-free access at Chepstow Train Station. Despite significant refurbishment works soon taking place at the station, campaigners and residents have highlighted that the station will still lack basic accessibility. Currently, disabled passengers travelling west towards Newport are forced to first leave Wales to change at an accessible station before returning. Adding time, stress, and...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-calls-for-disabled-access-at-chepstow-train-station</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f55360ceb7e0d1ffc193</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:39:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_a8c627f036584f02b29f1e90ac55a293~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_904,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Seriously Ill After Swimming in Polluted River – Monmouthshire MP Calls for Urgent Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Monmouthshire resident has spoken out after her six-year-old dog Tess became seriously ill from E. coli poisoning after swimming in a local river - sparking fresh calls to clean up the UK's polluted waterways. Tess, a Sprollie, had gone for her usual swim and drink at the river near her home. But later that evening, she began violently vomiting and was rushed to the vet. Tests confirmed Tess had contracted E. coli from the contaminated water. The illness left her refusing to eat or drink,...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/dog-seriously-ill-after-swimming-in-polluted-river-monmouthshire-mp-calls-for-urgent-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f5cd66819d6ab95e541a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:40:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP and MCC meet Welsh Government Minister to tackle High Beech Roundabout congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP met with Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates, Monmouthshire County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, and representatives from Transport for Wales to discuss progress on tackling congestion around High Beech Roundabout in Chepstow. The group visited the site on Thursday to understand the latest developments and discuss next steps. The visit highlights how Monmouthshire’s MP, Welsh Government and...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-and-mcc-meet-welsh-government-minister-to-tackle-high-beech-roundabout-congestio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f60566819d6ab95e5493</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:42:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_ecd1ea6736a043ff81b19ab0b987c1b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP Reflects on a Year of serving Monmouthshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP has marked her first year as Monmouthshire’s Member of Parliament by celebrating a number of key achievements – from responding to over 9,000 residents’ queries and securing millions in local investment, to speaking over 100 times in Parliament on behalf of constituents. Elected in July 2024, Catherine says her focus from day one has been to be “as accessible as possible – an MP who is present and proactive across Monmouthshire.” Over the past 12 months, Catherine and her...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-reflects-on-a-year-of-serving-monmouthshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f6bd66819d6ab95e5616</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:44:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_ff0989bcc9cc4195adda5e77c543b04d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 100,000 Welsh Families to Receive £150 Off Energy Bills – Catherine Fookes MP Welcomes Warm Home Discount Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to expand the Warm Home Discount, meaning an extra 110,000 families across Wales  will receive £150 off their energy bills  from next winter. “From my recent survey and speaking to residents on the doorstep, I know the cost-of-living is one of the key concerns for families across Monmouthshire.” Catherine said. “So I very much welcome this news, it’s a positive step forward and will provide millions more families across the UK with...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/more-than-100-000-welsh-families-to-receive-150-off-energy-bills-catherine-fookes-mp-welcomes-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f6df60ceb7e0d1ffc4e8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:45:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Catherine Fookes, MS John Griffiths and MCC praise £445 million rail investment for Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local politicians have welcomed the announcement of £445 million in funding for rail infrastructure in Wales, calling it a much-needed and long-overdue investment in the nation’s public transport system. The funding, announced as part of the UK Government’s latest spending review, represents a landmark moment for Welsh rail and is expected to support major transport upgrades across the country. Catherine Fookes MP, John Griffiths MS and Monmouthshire County Council leader Mary Ann Brocklesby,...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/mp-catherine-fookes-ms-john-griffiths-and-mcc-praise-445-million-rail-investment-for-wales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f71845ad628271260fce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:46:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP and Monmouthshire County Council meet with Roads Minister to call for urgent action on M48 HGV restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP and Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member Catrin Maby have held a meeting with UK Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP to press for urgent solutions to the ongoing weight restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge, which are currently preventing HGVs from using the crossing. The meeting followed a question raised by Catherine Fookes in Parliament last month, to ensure that the concerns of local businesses and residents are being heard at the highest level. During the...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-and-monmouthshire-county-council-meet-with-roads-minister-to-call-for-urgent-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f74d67805a6f93e92187</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:46:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Visits Across Monmouthshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes, Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire, marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a series of commemorative visits across the county – paying tribute to local veterans, armed forces personnel, and the vital work of Royal British Legion branches. On Thursday, Catherine joined the Abergavenny community for a special VE Day ceremony organised by Peter Farthing and the local Royal British Legion. The service featured the unveiling of a new commemorative veterans’...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-marks-80th-anniversary-of-ve-day-with-visits-across-monmouthshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f77e60ceb7e0d1ffc654</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:48:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_7dd6bfbf3dc14362a0ebea318625d9e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP Visits New Cadet Centre in Caldicot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP recently visited Caldicot’s brand new Cadet Centre, touring the state-of-the-art facilities and meeting with young cadets. The new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales, which aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building replaces the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for this bespoke centre...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-visits-new-cadet-centre-in-caldicot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f7db27064b4fa44b4451</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:50:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_f32b36c7bb0f444e8ddaf5eec557f070~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monmouthshire MP praises ‘toughest criminal penalties in history for water polluters']]></title><description><![CDATA[Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has welcomed the introduction of the toughest criminal penalties in history for law-breaking water company executives, as a landmark part of the Water (Special Measures) Bill officially comes into force today. From today, water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills can now face up to two years in prison. The new sentencing powers mark a major milestone in the campaign to end the environmental damage caused by persistent water pollution. The bill – which...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/monmouthshire-mp-praises-toughest-criminal-penalties-in-history-for-water-polluters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f83267805a6f93e92388</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:50:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes MP raises concerns of dangerous roads in Devauden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Catherine’s campaign for road safety in Caldicot, where local resident Toby was recently hit by a car, Catherine Fookes MP has been contacted by residents in Devauden raising concerns about a dangerous stretch of road in the village. During her visit to Devauden, Catherine met with local resident Rebecca and others, who shared their worries about poor visibility and speeding. Rebecca highlighted that her children have nearly been knocked over while crossing the road and that older...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-mp-raises-concerns-of-dangerous-roads-in-devauden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0f86267805a6f93e923ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:57:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_6c72e3c960aa41b48de86669e7bd6bfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_777,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes Selected to Scrutinise Crucial Rivers Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes, Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire, is delighted to announce her selection as a member of the Water (Special...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-selected-to-scrutinise-crucial-rivers-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678d6ca3d8160a5e2c17514d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_1f5a9c51f2e8438cb2159d13f5ebb111~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Fookes Addresses Misleading National Inquiry Amendment Vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to address some misleading claims about the vote on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the amendment proposed by the...]]></description><link>https://www.catherinefookes.com/post/catherine-fookes-addresses-misleading-national-inquiry-amendment-vote</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678d6c1f46168e67fac08e9b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:19:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ae2e5_14bd5e9497914d70a368527b94c07f8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>catherinefookes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>