Transparency calls over council's milk product procurement Monday, 25 March, 2024 An MP is calling for more transparency in Monmouthshire County Council’s milk product procurement after a local dairy’s long-term contract was cancelled in favour of one over 100 miles away. David Davies said Raglan Dairy had “fallen victim to bureaucracy” and a tendering process which “appears to favour large businesses”. It comes as anger grows over the council’s decision to award the contract... Local News
Conservatives challenge Labour to "work with us" and unite against council tax reforms 4th December 2023 Monmouthshire Conservatives have challenged Labour councillors to “work with us” and send a “united message” to Welsh ministers in Cardiff Bay opposing plans to... Local News
Israel-Hamas conflict 4th December 2023 Almost as soon as Hamas’ 7 October attack on Israel was over, and before there had been any response by Israel, many people were out on the streets shamefully... Opinions
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 30th November 2023 I was pleased to see representatives from Monmouthshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) at a community meeting in Skenfrith last Thursday... Local News
Ambulances used as makeshift beds clear evidence of "broken system" 27th November 2023 Ambulances acting as makeshift beds while queuing up outside Gwent’s flagship hospital are “clear evidence” of a “broken system”, an MP has said. David Davies... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 23rd November 2023 Much has been written about the reshuffle by commentators, so I am not sure what I can add. Rishi Sunak made it clear that politics is a team enterprise and all... Opinions
Over £5m UK Conservative Government funding for Monmouthshire projects 22nd November 2023 DAVID Davies MP has today warmly welcomed the UK Conservative Government’s announcement to award £5,227,320 to various projects in Monmouthshire. During the... Local News
Council tax bombshell for Monmouthshire revealed 21st November 2023 Local MP David Davies has called on Monmouthshire County Council to “stand up” for residents after a shock report revealed they face huge rises in council tax... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 16th November 2023 On Remembrance Day, we paid tribute to those who gave their lives during conflict. Over the past year, as Welsh Secretary, I have been fortunate to visit... Local News
Lads Lunch celebrates first anniversary 13th November 2023 A community initiative offering men a free homecooked meal and the opportunity to meet new people is celebrating its first anniversary. Originally funded by the... Local News