MEMBER of the Senedd for Sir Fynwy Torfaen, Peter Fox, has welcomed the adoption of Monmouthshire County Council’s new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, but has urged Welsh Government to ensure sufficient funding is available to turn the plan into action.

The strategy, approved by the council and now due to be submitted to Welsh Government, sets out a six-year approach to managing local flood risks across Monmouthshire and incorporates lessons learned from the severe flooding associated with Storm Claudia in November 2025.

Mr Fox said he welcomed the council’s efforts to develop a comprehensive approach to flood management but noted that many of the proposed actions will depend on future grant funding from Welsh Government.

Mr Fox also raised concerns about the length of time taken to bring forward the strategy, considering that nine months had elapsed since the devastating flooding seen in November 2025.

In a letter to Welsh Government, Mr Fox has requested assurances that adequate resources will be made available to deliver flood resilience projects and support communities affected by repeated flooding.

The MS has also sought information on future investment in flood defences, natural flood management schemes and measures to improve resilience in susceptible communities across Monmouthshire.

Local MS for Sir Fynwy, Peter Fox, said: “I was pleased to see this strategy being approved, but we must ensure there is adequate funding to deal with these issues.

“We know that Wales is often stuck in a cycle of funding and bureaucracy, but this has to be broken if we are to ensure our communities are properly protected.

“We cannot keep patching up homes and lives after every flood. We need long-term investment in resilience and infrastructure.

“With winter well on the way, too many people in Monmouthshire and Torfaen will be fearful of what the bad weather will bring. Lets get this right, and tackle the problem head on.”