Councillors vote to oppose Family Farm Tax and back local food and drink producers Thursday, 19 December, 2024 Somerset Councillors came together to back local farmers and food producers in their last meeting of 2024. With 3 motions passed that backed our rural communities, there was a clear message that Somerset Council is pro-farmers and the vital role they play in our economy and environment. Conservative Councillors Faye Purbrick and Lucy Trimnell delivered impassioned opening statements for the... Local News
Support our farmers and stop the family farm tax! 17th December 2024 Somerset's Conservative Councillors are sending a clear message of their support for our family farms and rural communities at the full council meeting in... Local News
Blackmoor Vale votes decisively to get their councillor back. 26th November 2024 Thursday 21st November saw an election gain for the Conservatives on Somerset Council, with the election of former District Councillor Hayward Burt to represent... Local News
Conservative Councillors call for commitment to Bridgwater Bus Services from Lib Dems after Depot Closure 31st July 2023 Opposition Spokesman Demands Assurance from Somerset Council to Safeguard Bridgwater Bus Services Amid First Bus Depot Closure Councillor Diogo Rodrigues, the... Local News
Somerset Conservatives secure commitment to deliver a Somerset-wide Youth bus pass 24th May 2023 Councillor Diogo Rodrigues, the Conservative Spokesman for Transport & Digital, successfully proposed a motion on behalf of the Conservative group to establish... Local News
New support for schools in our community 4th March 2022 Somerset has been selected by the government to receive new funding to support educational outcomes in the area. The funding, part of the Conservative... Local News
Conservative Council Leader, David Fothergill hails the “Budget for the future” 23rd February 2022 Conservative Councillor and Leader of Somerset County Council David Fothergill, has praised the team responsible for producing “the most positive budget in my... Local News
Lift off at iAero 22nd February 2022 The new £10m aerospace centre in Yeovil dedicated to innovation, collaboration and sustainable aviation was officially opened by Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh. Led by... Local News
More than 100,000 potholes filled 18th February 2022 Latest figures show Conservative run Somerset County Council has filled more than 100,000 potholes since the last election. The stat comes after the Council... Local News
The right homes in the right places 17th February 2022 The Somerset Conservatives are bringing forward new housing plans that would shake-up property developments across our County. For too long, new developments... Local News
