Blackmoor Vale votes decisively to get their Conservative councillor back. Wednesday, 27 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 the Blackmoor Vale* division. Born and raised in Horsington and now living in Templecombe, Hayward had served the area for 6 years as a South Somerset District Councillor until it was merged into the new Somerset Council in 2023. Winning... Local News
NHS 10th May 2023 We are committed to cutting waiting lists in the NHS to ensure people can access the care they need when they need it. Yesterday we unveiled our plan to expand... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReports
Mike Lewis 6th May 2023 It is with very great sadness that we advise of the passing of Mike Lewis. We will miss him greatly. More details will follow as they are available, but in the... Articles
Police and Crime Commisioner surveys in Bruton 14th April 2023 Tom and Lucy visited parts of Bruton last Friday with a Police and Crime Commisioner survey on behalf of Mark Shelford. It was really interesting to speak with... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Sir Keir Starmer wins the Hypocrisy Prize for 2023 and its only March 23rd March 2023 Last night Labour's leader, Sir Keir Starmer led his Labour MPs in voting against Conservative plans to keep more doctors in the NHS and to cut the waiting list... ArticlesMediaOpinions
Lib Dems Sideline Parish Councils In Proposed Local Community Networks (LCNs) 1st March 2023 The Lib Dems have announced their proposals for Local Community Networks (LCNs). These were intended to be an opportunity to devolve functions and budgets to... Local News
Penny Mordaunt Dinner 17th February 2023 The Association was privileged to welcome a very special guest speaker to its dinner at The Shrubbery in Ilminster on 17th February. Apart from being the Member... Local News
Tom Power 24th January 2023 Wincanton and Bruton TOM POWER Being elected to Somerset Council has been an enjoyable rollercoaster especially due to what’s been happening in Westminster, but... Articles
LIB DEMS GIVETH - BUT ALSO TAKETH AWAY 16th November 2022 Another week, another perplexing decision by the Liberal Democrats. This time, it's the local parish councils that will suffer. The Liberal Democrats are... Local News
Lucy Trimnell (October 2022) 17th October 2022 Lucy Trimnell Somerset County Councillor for Bruton and Wincanton It was incredible to be elected to represent Wincanton and Bruton for the new County Council... Opinions
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
