Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delay Infuriates Somerset MPs Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs hospital repairs liberal democrat community Somerset’s members of parliament have expressed dismay after the government declined to allocate funds for much-needed repairs at Musgrove Park Hospital. The hospital, located in Taunton, was supposed to be part of the … Read More
Frustration as Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2033 Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs infrastructure healthcare government The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new … Read More
Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic: Fear, Community Spirit, and Resilience Saturday, April 5, 2025 pandemic reflections community resilience mps somerset covid-19 fear isolation hardship community spirit In the midst of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, MPs from Somerset shared their recollections and reflections on the challenges and experiences that unfolded during the initial lockdown. The pandemic brought with it fear, … Read More
27,000 Somerset Workers Set to Receive Pay Raises Tuesday, November 5, 2024 somerset pay minimum wage workers raise labour south west budget mps wage increase Nearly 27,000 workers in Somerset are poised to see an increase in their pay come next April. This change is attributed to the upcoming rise in the minimum wage, which will affect around 18% of the local workforce. As part of … Read More
Voters Head to the Polls in Somerset for General Election 2024 Thursday, July 4, 2024 somerset general election 2024 polling stations mps voting democracy political landscape polling locations registered voters electoral process Today, the residents of Somerset will exercise their democratic right as they head to the polling stations to cast their votes for new Members of Parliament in the General Election 2024. The polling stations are open from 7am … Read More
The Threat of Fly-Tipping in Somerset Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More