The 420-place primary school, with early years provision, is planned for Taunton following government approval marking an important milestone in the school’s journey.
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 to discuss the economic opportunity for the County.
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 on Monday 24th January and is due to be completed on Friday 25 February.
Work is progressing well as the £7m plans to expand Holyrood Academy in Chard are now underway. The project will allow Holyrood Academy to accommodate more students and meet the growing demand for school places increasing their capacity by 225.
Conservative-run Somerset County Council have proposed a new balanced budget that proposes a major investment in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services as well as a boost for climate change action.
Somerset has been allocated £3.8 million from the Conservative Government to help support those in Somerset who are struggling to pay the bills this winter. The Household Support Fund will be used to ensure there is support available to those who need it until the end of March.
Conservative-run Somerset County Council was delighted to be able to support organisations such as Secret World Wildlife Rescue that didn’t fit into the Government Covid support programmes but were still greatly affected by Covid-19 and successive lockdowns.
Work has moved apace at the Maidenbrook Country Park, between West Monkton and Cheddon Fitzpaine over the last few weeks. The awarding of £67,000 from the County Councils climate emergency fund has enabled the construction of the wildlife pond and the new Forest school.
