Community Action in Wells: Local Leaders Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells community leadership public spaces proactive local councillor mp waste management social media public support In response to overflowing bins in Wells, local councillor Claire Sully and MP Tessa Munt demonstrated proactive community leadership by personally emptying a crowded bin near the Bishop’s Palace. Prompted by growing … Read More
Local MP's Generosity Supports Dozens in Minehead Through Citizens Advice Thursday, April 17, 2025 mp citizensadvice donation support minehead services generosity westsomerset funding impact Many residents in Minehead and the neighboring villages have received valuable support from Somerset’s Citizens Advice service, thanks to the generosity of their local MP. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for … Read More
Yeovil MP’s Push for Urgent SEND Reform Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 16, 2025 send reform mp education support inclusion special needs disabilities rural crisis A new plan to overhaul the UK’s struggling special educational needs system has gained support from Adam Dance, the MP for Yeovil and South Somerset. At the Liberal Democrat’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, Dance … Read More
Sunday Bus Service Returns to Yeovil after More Than a Decade Wednesday, April 9, 2025 yeovil somerset bus service sunday mp public transport somerset council transport bristol somerset bus partnership Yeovil, Somerset, rejoices as it sees the reintroduction of a Sunday bus service after a gap of more than 10 years. The 376 bus route, connecting Yeovil with Bristol, was launched amid celebrations at Yeovil Bus Station on … Read More
MP Dan Norris' Arrest Impacts North East Somerset and Hanham Constituents Tuesday, April 8, 2025 mp arrest constituents north east somerset hanham rape child sex offences representation suspension independent constituency office parliamentary regulations sanctions metro mayor combined authority trauma support mayoral election voter registration investigation The arrest of MP Dan Norris on April 4 on suspicion of rape and child sex offences has posed a significant challenge for constituents in North East Somerset and Hanham. The local MP faces allegations including sexual offences … Read More
Challenges Facing Somerset Cider Orchards Amid Mounting Pressures Saturday, April 5, 2025 somerset cider orchards industry regulations taxes mp challenges mounting pressures The iconic cider orchards of Somerset are facing increasing pressures as regulatory changes and tax burdens put strain on the industry. Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, recently raised concerns about the future of … Read More