Conservative Councillors call for commitment to Bridgwater Bus Services from Lib Dems after Depot Closure Monday, 31 July, 2023 Opposition Spokesman Demands Assurance from Somerset Council to Safeguard Bridgwater Bus Services Amid First Bus Depot Closure Councillor Diogo Rodrigues, the Opposition Spokesman for Transport and Digital on Somerset Council, has called for a strong commitment from Somerset Council to do all it can to safeguard bus services in Bridgwater after the recent confirmation of the closure of the... Local News
Somerset Conservatives lead the way on climate action 31st January 2022 Conservative-run Somerset County Council has been ranked as the top county council in the UK when it comes to taking a lead on climate change. Climate Emergency... Local News
Milestone marked with new Taunton Primary School 26th January 2022 The 420-place primary school, with early years provision, is planned for Taunton following government approval marking an important milestone in the school’s... Local News
Somerset Leader meets with Chancellor of the Exchequer 24th January 2022 David Fothergill, Conservative Leader of Somerset County Council met with Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his recent visit to the West Country... Local News
Vital repairs to take place on busy Yeovil Road 21st January 2022 A major resurfacing and drainage works scheme is due to take place to complete essential repairs to Combe Street Lane in Yeovil next week. The work will begin... Local News
Government extends grant scheme to help homes save energy in Somerset 17th January 2022 A grant to help Somerset people make their homes more energy efficient has been extended until June 2022. Funded by the Conservative Government, the Green Homes... Local News
£7m Chard school expansion underway 14th January 2022 Work is progressing well as the £7m plans to expand Holyrood Academy in Chard are now underway. The project will allow Holyrood Academy to accommodate more... Local News
Somerset County Conservatives propose major investment in new budget. 13th January 2022 Conservative-run Somerset County Council have proposed a new balanced budget that proposes a major investment in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services as... Local News
Conservatives support Somerset households with £3.8m for food and bills this winter 11th January 2022 Somerset has been allocated £3.8 million from the Conservative Government to help support those in Somerset who are struggling to pay the bills this winter. The... Local News
Conservative County Council fund supporting businesses hit hard by Covid 10th January 2022 Conservative-run Somerset County Council was delighted to be able to support organisations such as Secret World Wildlife Rescue that didn’t fit into the... Local News
