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My Conversation with the Police and Crime Commissioner

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 recruitment of 20,000 new police officers. 
 

Follow the link below to listen: 

In My View - Looking to the Future for Yeovil Town

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 have a huge amount going on off the pitch but it’s results that count and we have just fallen short on those.

Development for Yeovil Police Station

Last Tuesday, PCC @ShelfordMark held his Governance Scrutiny Board and approved an Outline Business Case recommendation to invest in a refurbishment of Yeovil police station.

Read more: ow.ly/LtZs50NKnPB

As reported by Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner 

Funding for Flooded Communities

South Somerset MP Marcus Fysh has welcomed new Government support to help prevent flooding in both Chard and Ilminster.

 

In My View - Easter

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.

South Petherton Post Office Reopens in New Location

The South Petherton post office has reopened in a new location where it will operate as one of the local style branches. 

New location – N&D News, 26 St James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BW

 

For more information click the link below: 

In My View - New Ilminster Bypass

Brilliant news this week that full dual carriageway technical design options are getting under way for the section of A303 dualling that will replace the Ilminster Bypass. Everyone knows how dangerous that stretch of road has been, andgetting this done has been one of my key priorities as MP.

In My View - The Budget Statement

The Chancellor making a Budget Statement on a Wednesday makes sense in many ways but is not ideal for newspaper print deadlines so I apologise not to be commenting yet on the actual announcements.