296 extra Police Officers recruited in Avon & Somerset to keep streets safe 27th April 2022 Newly released figures show that 296 police officers have been recruited in Avon and Somerset as part of the Conservative Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more... Local News
Rebecca welcomes benefits of more than £5.8million in funding for flood protection in Taunton Deane 12th April 2022 Taunton Deane has received more than £5.8million in investment to help protect against flooding and coastal erosion as part of the Conservative Government’s... Local News
£11.9million of new funding for cheaper and better bus services across Somerset 4th April 2022 Somerset is one of thirty-one places across the country chosen to receive new funding to level up their local bus services through the Government’s £1.2 billion... Local News
Wellington Rail Station bid making progress 22nd March 2022 The Devon and Somerset Metro Rail Group are the local stakeholder group leading on plans to open a rail station in Wellington, that also runs alongside a... Local News
My latest column - 29th April 29th April 2021 As we emerge from lockdown, attention is focusing on building back better and greener for a more prosperous future. Almost right on cue I am absolutely... Local News
Local Arts, Culture & Heritage organisations granted nearly £1million funding 23rd April 2021 Arts, Culture & Heritage organisations in Taunton Deane granted nearly £1million funding from second tranche of Government’s Culture Recovery Fund Through the... Local News
My latest column - 31 March 2021 31st March 2021 I sense that many are breathing a sigh of relief as this week the restrictions have relaxed so that groups of six, or two households, can meet outside (socially... Local News
My Latest Column - 2nd March 2021 2nd March 2021 There is little doubt that the extraordinary success of the UK’s vaccination programme as well as the resolve of the British public complying with the national... Local News
Share your memories in aid of the Wellington Monument project 13th January 2021 National Trust Press Release Issued: 12 January 2021 Share your memories in aid of the Wellington Monument project This New Year, the National Trust are... Local News