The results of the local elections were disappointing for the Conservatives, but they were neither catastrophic nor unprecedented.
Poor results in 2013 did not stop the party winning an overall majority in 2015 and the 30% vote share obtained in the 2019 local elections was followed by a 43.7% vote
Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has been clear there is 'still work to do' to ensure Burnham Medical Centre improves to the level it needs to, after a challenging few years for the practice.
Mr Heappey has been working closely with Symphony Healthcare over the past few months, as they formall
After the real problems caused by Covid-19, the Government has acted urgently to develop a Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care. Many dozens of constituents have written to me over their concerns and fears so it is important that reforms are being made.
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow recently organised a roundtable with Health and Secondary Care Minister, Will Quince MP and the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust leadership team.
The infamous Liberal Democrat anti-car bollards are being installed in Bath at a cost to local taxpayers of over £7.5million, plus interest.
It's the equivalent of over £300 per Bath household: a totally disproportionate amount of money to be spending, and justified for bogus reasons.
Bath Conserv
This week, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, wrote to me regarding the Illegal Migration Bill.
Last year, over 45,000 people crossed the Channel illegally in small boats. Many originated from safe countries and all travelled through safe countries to arrive here.
The Post Office are still seeking applicants to set up a new Post Office in Portishead.
More information regarding the application process and what potential applicants need can be found here: Portishead Post Office branch advert - Run a Post Office.
Through that link, potential applicants ca
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow invites Tim Lethaby, Editor for Newsquest in the Somerset region, including Somerset County Gazette to the Local Media Champions Reception at Number 10 Downing Street.
This reception celebrated the contribution that ‘Local Media Champions’ make across the country,
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
Throughout the Coronation Weekend there will be further opportunities for people to celebrate together, including a special Coronation Concert, the