Conservative 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
Lucy Trimnell 22nd September 2021 Wincanton & Bruton LUCY TRIMNELL My husband Craig and I have lived in Bruton for almost 11 years and have three children who have all been educated at Sexey’s... Articles
Philip Ham 22nd September 2021 Mendip Central and East PHILIP HAM I have lived in the Central and East Mendip Ward all my life and I have over 20 years of experience of being a Councillor at... Articles
Barry Clarke 22nd September 2021 Mendip Central & East BARRY CLARKE I am a retired Chartered Engineer and having lived and worked on the Mendips for most of my life, I am well aware of the... Articles
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