Information Monday, 18 March, 2024 Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has launched a new listening project to hear from more people impacted by the Post Office Horizon scandal. In Your Own Words is a channel for anyone affected by the scandal to share their stories and how their experiences have impacted them. Experiences shared will inform a Legacy Project that the Inquiry is working with sub-postmasters to develop. Inquiry Chair, Sir... Media
Important news for Ilminster area. 13th March 2024 FROM LLOYDS BANK, ILMINSTER. We’re closing our Ilminster branch on 14 August 2024 There are lots of other ways you can do your banking, we can show you how... Local News
In My View - Keeping Fuel Costs Down 29th February 2024 It’s been another challenging week here in what we are told has been an unusually warm February. With the high winds it certainly hasn’t felt like that and many... Articles
Ofgem announcement on price cap. 23rd February 2024 Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Friday 23 February, 2024) announced a significant reduction of the energy price cap for the second quarter of 2024. The price... Media
In My View - Good News for Farmers and Schools Ban Phones 22nd February 2024 Whist it seemed like spring had arrived, at the time of writing we have further flood warnings in parts of Somerset. Localised issues are not always easy to... Articles
In My View - Cut Unnecessary Spending and Streamline Taxes 15th February 2024 It's been a traditional damp February half term but I hope that many of you will have had the chance to spend some time with family and friends. Problems caused... Articles
Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses 12th February 2024 Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced... Westminster News
Joint Statement from First Bus and Somerset County Council 9th February 2024 Representatives from both Somerset Council and First Bus South are continuing to work together and have frank and constructive conversations about the issues... Local News
In My View - Improvements to Childcare, Public Health and Dentistry 8th February 2024 Thoughts this week have been with the Royal Family after His Majesty the King’s cancer diagnosis. The family is, of course, in a unique position and whilst it... Articles
In My View - Building the Somerset Economy 1st February 2024 On Tuesday I led a debate in Parliament that I had secured on the finances and governance of Somerset Council. It’s a way in which MPs can raise an issue at the... Articles