Community Bank Holiday!
Sun shining on the wonderful community events over the bank holiday. Huge gratitude to all the communities and the volunteers, who put in the hard work year after year to make it all happen.
Read MoreAccolades for Alhampton
When the Alhampton Inn was closed abruptly in November 2022 a spirited local community were having none of it. Utilising the skills and determination of villagers, they reopened the pub in just a matter of months. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, the Ally has received national recognition: being awarded the prestigious 2024 Prince…
Read MoreA371 road safety planned works update
Road safety at The Pecking Mill corner has been a cause of concern for local people for a long time. Lib Dem Somerset Councillor Claire Sully made it a priority to investigate the issues to find solutions. Claire has met with local residents, consulted with Avon and Somerset Police, organised road monitoring, liaised with Somerset…
Read MoreMendip South councillor report for August
Somerset Council disposal of assets in response to financial emergency Somerset Council has authorised the sale of non-operational assets, with a combined value of between £17m and £21m. A report recommending the disposal of several Somerset Council assets to help generate funds in response to the financial emergency was considered and approved by Somerset Exec…
Read MoreConfusion and uncertainty over EDF’s saltmarsh plan at Environment Agency “stakeholder” event
Yesterday, there was confusion and uncertainty over EDF’s plans to create a new saltmarsh at Pawlett Hams, near Bridgwater, replacing and destroying aquatic eco-systems and natural habitat, wildlife homes, as well as ancient farmland, businesses and valued community space for local people and school children. Many local people hastily attended the event hosted, with just…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Work in Somerset Update
When I joined Somerset Council’s Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee, in 2022, I asked that suicide prevention was added to the work programme. Last week we had an update on a new (draft) Somerset suicide prevention strategy that is supporting a new national strategy, which was launched September last year. The draft strategy draws on…
Read MoreThank you
Dear friends I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who supported and believed in me. I am very sorry I didn’t get the outcome you all deserved. This has been one of the biggest challenges for me, but also one of the best experiences of my life. I wanted to be MP…
Read More‘We’ve run the campaign of our life’
On Friday morning, we may wake up to something special, which many thought wouldn’t be possible. Bridgwater turning Lib Dem yellow. It’s a very real prospect. Having run the campaign of our lives, we have given ourselves the best possible chance of delivering a Liberal Democrat MP for Bridgwater, Burnham, Highbridge, North Petherton and our…
Read MorePOSTAL VOTE NOT ARRIVED?
POSTAL VOTE NOT ARRIVED? Here’s an update from Somerset Council. We know that some postal voters are concerned they have not yet received their UK Parliamentary general election ballot pack. Somerset Council is administering seven Parliamentary Constituencies across its area, and has sent out more than 101,000 postal votes. Bridgwater Frome and East Somerset Glastonbury…
Read MoreAnother hustings cancelled in Bridgwater as Labour refuse to attend ALL hustings
Labour candidate has been absent from all hustings event during the campaign.
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