We would like to thank the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates for meeting with Monmouthshire County Council today, together with representatives of Raglan Community Council, Catherine Fookes MP and Senedd Members, to discuss the lack of progress in addressing the safety concerns on the A40. 

Whilst we are pleased to see our request for the 50mph on this stretch introduced, we believe implementing additional short-term measures could further support safety. However, while average speeds have been reduced, compliance is not universal, and the South Wales Trunk Roads Agency has agreed to look at additional measures in the short term. 

Monmouthshire County Council will continue to explore what measures within our control can also be implemented. We remain committed to working with the Welsh Government and other partners to continue to progress these interventions whilst longer term solutions are explored and in advance of any major works. 

We welcome the opportunity to continue to work with the Welsh Government and SWTRA to review the outcomes of the safety report so we can mitigate any unintended consequences of their proposals on Raglan village centre and the local community.