Conservatives Slam Liberal Democrats for Failing Somerset's Roads Saturday, 15 June, 2024 Residents in Somerset are facing unprecedented neglect of their roads under the current Liberal Democrat administration. Since the Liberal Democrats took control of Somerset Council in May 2022, the condition of our roads has deteriorated significantly, leaving countless potholes and safety defects unaddressed. The figures speak for themselves. In May 2022, when the Conservatives left County Hall... 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
Thank you Julian! 14th October 2022 President of Somerton and Frome Conservatives David Norris (left) presents outgoing Chairman of the Association Julian Stapleton with a laser-cut map of the... Local News
Conservative Defeat Lib Dems in Butleigh and Baltonsborough 9th October 2022 Conservative candidate Ken Maddock was victorious in the by-election held on 6th October for the Butleigh and Baltonsborough seat on Mendip District Council... Local News
Chairman's Newsletter (September 2022) 29th September 2022 Dear Member, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II A Life of Service As the seasons change and the autumn leaves fall, so too does life itself, and none more poignant... Local News
Barry Clarke (September 2022) 13th September 2022 Barry Clarke Somerset County Councillor for Mendip Central and East My impression in the year before the election and the change in the governance of Somerset... Opinions
Dawn Denton (September 2022) 2nd September 2022 Dawn Denton Somerset County Councillor for Frome North Since I was selected to stand for Frome North in the Unitary elections, my life has been exhilarating... Opinions
Chairman's Newsletter (August 2022) 1st September 2022 Dear Member, Conservative Party Leadership Election The contest for the next leader of the Conservative Party and our new Prime Minister has probably gone on... Local News
Chairman's Newsletter (July 2022) 27th July 2022 Dear Member, What a Scorcher! To put it mildly, July has been a turbulent, yet dynamic (and yes hot) month following the resignation of the Prime Minister... Local News
The Liberal Democrats Are Already Failing Somerset 25th July 2022 Somerset County Council Conservative Group Press release - 20 th July 2022 Lost opportunity to give help on Cost-of-Living Well thought through and costed... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News