School transport overcrowding unacceptable Thursday, 10 September, 2026 This week, we’ve seen issues of overcrowding on school transport, as some buses proved too small to ensure seats for all pupils on certain routes. In one extreme case last Friday, the number of pupils exceeded the safe and legal limit for the bus, so some pupils had to disembark the bus and phone their parents to come and pick them up. This is completely unacceptable. The council has a legal duty... Local News
Conservative councillors visit local bridge manufacturer 14th August 2026 A group of Conservative councillors have visited Acrow near Chepstow, a local business which builds modular steel bridges to discuss how councils can better... Local News
Out and About within the local area 9th August 2026 The Monmouthshire Conservatives have been hard at work, talking to many people both at the Chepstow Country Show and also at the local Dingestow Fete. Come... Articles
Why the Conservatives are building a better future 2nd August 2026 While the other leaders are still fighting internal battles, external investigations or are simply moribund, the Conservatives have a new party. - A new... Articles
Community champion Dani Seymour elected to serve Monmouth 30th July 2026 A huge thanks to all the residents within the Monmouth Drybridge ward for their support in selecting Dani Seymour to be their new councillor on Monmouth Town... Local News
Conservatives become joint largest party in Monmouthshire 24th July 2026 Following a second defection from Labour to Independent amid bullying allegations and infighting, the ruling Labour group now has 19 seats, equalling the local... Local News
The View from County Hall with Cllr Richard John 3rd July 2026 Within a few weeks, we will have a new Prime Minister in Andrew Burnham, but, just like Keir Starmer before him, he doesn’t seem to have a plan to govern. In... Local News
Local Monmouthshire Conservatives Making an Impact 26th June 2026 A few updated local news articles showing how your local Conservative Councillors are making a real difference to all our daily lives. Join us and help make... Local News
Whitebrook Speeding survey now live 24th June 2026 Whitebrook has always had a problem with speeding cars. Your local Conservative councillors Richard John and Jayne McKenna are trying to change things to... Local News
News from County Hall with Cllr Richard John 19th June 2026 Monmouthshire County Council’s controversial Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) is now hanging by a thread, as a procedural failing threatens to delay a... Articles
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
