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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News