In My View - Things Getting Better in New Financial Year Thursday, 18 April, 2024 It is a very unsettled and challenging time in several parts of the world. Much of it is out of our control although we continue to support Ukraine and call for more humanitarian aid to safely get to Gaza, and it is right we stand with Middle Eastern nations and people from Israel to Saudi Arabia who want to live peacefully and not be menaced and damaged by the aggressive and malign theocracy in... Articles
In My View - Time to Celebrate Our Country 4th May 2023 This is always a great time of year as our lush green landscape glistens in the sun and for 2023 we also have the Coronation celebrations. I hope they will... Articles
The Government Plan for Water 27th April 2023 The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan set out stringent targets to protect people and the environment, backed up by up to £56 billion capital investment... Articles
In My View - Constructive Solutions for Clean Water and Sewage Management 27th April 2023 This week has sadly seen more unconstructive nonsense about clean water after the Labour party tabled an opposition day motion about it in the House of Commons... Articles
My Conversation with the Police and Crime Commissioner 26th April 2023 I spoke with the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner to talk about the decision to keep and refurbish Yeovil police station and our successful... Media
In My View - Looking to the Future for Yeovil Town 20th April 2023 It’s been a really tough week for Yeovil Town Football Club and we need to start rebuilding and getting back to where we should be. Professional sport now can... Articles
Development for Yeovil Police Station 17th April 2023 Last Tuesday, PCC @ShelfordMark held his Governance Scrutiny Board and approved an Outline Business Case recommendation to invest in a refurbishment of Yeovil... Media
Funding for Flooded Communities 6th April 2023 South Somerset MP Marcus Fysh has welcomed new Government support to help prevent flooding in both Chard and Ilminster. Funding for the Chard Flood Alleviation... Articles
In My View - Easter 6th April 2023 Easter is always a special time of the year and my very best wishes go to everyone for a healthy and prosperous time, regardless of your faith and background... Articles
In My View - Multi-Million pound investment for Yeovil College, Green Tax reduction and Cost of Living support 30th March 2023 Very good news this week as plans progress at Yeovil College thanks to the Government Further Educational Capital Transformation Programme. The scheme was... Articles