Member of the Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox, has welcomed the anticipated return of a post box to a rural community in his constituency.

The Post Box, located on Station Road near Gilwern, was removed by the Royal Mail in February, following an alleged incident of vandalism. This left the small rural community of Twyn Wenallt without a vital amenity, especially as the box was frequently used by residents, including by some small businesses.

Mr Fox immediately spoke to concerned residents and contacted the Royal Mail to relay concerns and to ask for the Post Box to be restored as soon as possible. After correspondence and campaigning by the Monmouth MS, the Royal Mail confirmed the box would be replaced.

On Saturday, Peter, and local residents were delighted to see the new box being installed, which once in service, will restore a vital amenity to a rural community.

Local MS for Monmouth, Peter Fox, has said:“I was very concerned to hear the original box had been removed back in February. I immediately set to work, and contacted the Royal Mail, and even raised the issue in questions to the First Minister of Wales, to raise awareness.

“After frequent correspondence between my office and the Royal Mail, we recently received confirmation that a Post Box would be returned to the community.

“I am therefore delighted to see that work has taken place very quickly to get the box built, and I know how important this will be for local residents once it comes back into service.

“As Member of the Senedd, I will always stand up for my residents, and will do everything I can to assist.”

Local resident, Debbie Field, has commented: "Amenities in rural areas like ours are vital. A lot of what people might take for granted in towns and cities are rarities for us, so when our Post Box was removed, it caused a lot of concern in the community.

"Peter, as our Local Member of the Senedd, took our concerns seriously and has been in regular contact with the Royal Mail, pushing hard over the last few months to get the box restored and returned.

"I am delighted to see it has now been built, and look forward to it coming into service, which will be a relief for all of us who rely on it. We are all grateful here to Peter for his efforts in supporting us.”