David Warburton, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Frome, invited Rail Minister Claire Perry MP to Somerset last week to discuss plans to enhance Frome’s train line and provide a fast train service to the capital.
An audience from the tourism industry on both sides of the English Channel have heard how a European-funded project helped businesses in Sedgemoor through networking events, training workshops and international promotion.
At Sedgemoor District Council’s meeting on Monday, 23rd February, councillors and members of the public heard how Sedgemoor has achieved a balanced budget, despite the tough financial climate.
Marcus Fysh, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for the Yeovil constituency, welcomed Conservative Rail Minister Claire Perry, MP for Devizes, to Yeovil today, to see for herself the potential benefits of his campaign to upgrade local rail connections and services.
Conservative-controlled West Somerset District Council is offering grants to small businesses across the District - the deadline for applying is Wednesday 18 March.
Bristol University Conservation Group will be making their annual visit on Sunday, 1st March, 2015 to the Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve and Sedgemoor Conservation The volunteers will be visiting on Sunday, March 1 to undertake sea buckthorn scrub clearance - and would be glad of any additional help.