Last week saw some local elections across the country although not here in South Somerset. I was sorry not to see Mark Shelford retain his place as the Police and Crime Commissioner as he has done an excellent job.
Marcus has joined the campaign to cut down on mobile phone usage for children, starting in our schools.
One of over 50 signatories of a letter to the Prime Minister, he adds, "As parents we also have the tough task of guiding our children how to use devices as tools not distractions."
Good news to start the week in getting justice for Post Masters as the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill completed the House of Commons stages of becoming law.
It’s been a busy and fairly satisfying few days up in Westminster. As usual the press are reluctant to look beyond personal issues and speculation but there has been progress on a number of issues already this week.
Contracts exchanged for Critchill Court and Sunnymeade
Somerset Care can today confirm the exchange of contracts to transfer ownership of our Critchill Court care home in Frome, and Sunnymeade care home in Chard, to Agincare (Somerset) Limited.
Broadband boost for 380,000 rural premises as UK Government investment reaches £1.3 billion
Thousands of remote homes and businesses to benefit from lightning-fast broadband as new figures show a record £714 million invested in the broadband rollout so far this year.
Because we have continued to get so much rain there has been focus on the performance of our water companies and I am pleased to be able to report on further improvements recently delivered by the government to improve the water environment. These include:
I hope everyone had a good Easter and managed to spend some time with friends, family and loved ones. As always, our thanks must go to those in the professions who work hard over the holiday periods to keep us safe and well looked after, and of course those who work in hospitality who will have
