Have Your Say on Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans Friday, 20 May, 2022 Travel Somerset have launched a website where everyone can submit their views on the future of transport within their communities and influence transport policies. The site will be continually updated, and will post information on future proposals and sustainable transport schemes. For more information, click here Articles
In My View - Global Conflict, Local Resolution 7th April 2022 This week as we approach Easter it has been so awful to see the reports coming from Ukraine about indiscriminate killings and destruction. It seems however that... Articles
SEND Review - Update on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 4th April 2022 The government has published a green paper on the future of the special educational needs and disabilities and alternative provision system and is undertaking a... Articles
In My View - My Thoughts After Meeting With European Politicians 24th March 2022 I spent Tuesday and Wednesday this week in Brussels as part of a Parliamentary European Scrutiny Committee trip. Amongst a packed agenda of meetings on various... Articles
In My View - Why I Stand Against Tax Rises 17th March 2022 This week started with the welcome news that people can now register to offer a temporary home for Ukrainians fleeing the war zone. Understandably there has... Articles
In My View - Ukraine Update and How We Can Help 10th March 2022 As the conflict in Ukraine continues I have been asked for advice by a number of Somerset people asking what they can do to help. Donating to national charities... Articles
In My View - Need for an Assertive Response to the Russia Ukraine Crisis 3rd March 2022 At the time of writing we are hearing varying reports on the terrible situation in Ukraine. The attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities is very disturbing for... Articles
Easing COVID Restrictions 24th February 2022 The Government has updated UK COVID policy. For more information click here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Media
In My View - Contributions to Local and National Policy 24th February 2022 It’s great to be back after the half-term recess and our local response to recent storms seems to have gone reasonably well. Bad weather always makes me worry... Articles
Opening iAero Centre 23rd February 2022 The £10 million aerospace hub has opened in Yeovil. To read the full article click here: 'Hugely significant' £10m aerospace hub officially opens in Yeovil -... Media