Conservative Council Leader, David Fothergill hails the “Budget for the future” Wednesday, 23 February, 2022 Conservative Councillor and Leader of Somerset County Council David Fothergill, has praised the team responsible for producing “the most positive budget in my time as Leader”. Speaking at Full Council as the 2022/23 Council budget was approved, Cllr Fothergill said: “While other councils are dipping into reserves to fund day to day spending – in fact, more than dipping in some cases – Somerset... Local News
Lift off at iAero 22nd February 2022 The new £10m aerospace centre in Yeovil dedicated to innovation, collaboration and sustainable aviation was officially opened by Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh. Led by... Local News
Grants available to drive business growth in Somerset 17th February 2022 Small and medium-sized businesses in Somerset can apply for grant funding worth up to £6,000 to help them grow and develop thanks to the latest initiative from... Local News
Somerset Conservatives hail the impact of apprentices 9th February 2022 Somerset Conservatives are celebrating the positive impacts of the County Council apprenticeship programme as part of National Apprenticeship Week (February 7... Local News
Conservatives add new services to support public transport throughout Somerset 7th February 2022 A crucial bus service that supports residents who don’t have access to a car or public transport has been expanded by the Conservatives on Somerset County... Local News
Somerset Conservatives lead the way on climate action 31st January 2022 Conservative-run Somerset County Council has been ranked as the top county council in the UK when it comes to taking a lead on climate change. Climate Emergency... Local News
Milestone marked with new Taunton Primary School 26th January 2022 The 420-place primary school, with early years provision, is planned for Taunton following government approval marking an important milestone in the school’s... Local News
Somerset Leader meets with Chancellor of the Exchequer 24th January 2022 David Fothergill, Conservative Leader of Somerset County Council met with Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his recent visit to the West Country... Local News
Vital repairs to take place on busy Yeovil Road 21st January 2022 A major resurfacing and drainage works scheme is due to take place to complete essential repairs to Combe Street Lane in Yeovil next week. The work will begin... Local News
Government extends grant scheme to help homes save energy in Somerset 17th January 2022 A grant to help Somerset people make their homes more energy efficient has been extended until June 2022. Funded by the Conservative Government, the Green Homes... Local News
