New 30mph speed limit through Weare, Notting Hill, Chapel Allerton and Stone Allerton Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 Following years of work, Conservative councillors have secured a proposal from Somerset County Council to change the speed limit in Weare and Allertons to 30mph. Residents have long complained about speeding vehicles and are well aware of how dangerous the roads can be at higher speeds. The new 30mph zone includes the following:- Sparrow Hill Way, Weare - From a point 47 metres east of the... Local News
More investment into children’s play areas 5th February 2021 There will be a new wheelchair friendly roundabout and sensory panels installed in Coronation Park in Bridgwater. In non-covid times, families travel to the... Local News
Vegetation work in Mount Street car park 19th January 2021 Preparatory works are about to start on the Northgate Cinema and Leisure development in central Bridgwater, ahead of making a formal construction start on site... Local News
Be aware of Covid scammers 29th December 2020 Residents in Sedgemoor are being warned to be alert, after several people have phoned Sedgemoor District Council to report scams. The most recent is a survey... Local News
Helping rough sleepers in Sedgemoor this Christmas 23rd December 2020 As a result of Sedgemoor District Council’s commitment to end rough sleeping, we are continuing to work closely with our partners at ARC, YMCA Dulverton Group... Local News
Grant boost to help Somerset’s foodbanks meet Winter demand 21st December 2020 Extra funding has been made available to support Somerset’s foodbanks which have been playing a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In order to... Local News
Crosses Penn Play Area, Burnham 18th December 2020 Crosses Penn Play area has been having a make-over and whilst it may look finished, there is still some work to be done. There needs to be two new pedestrian... Local News
Food support for families in need this Christmas 10th December 2020 A £1million support package is in place to support Somerset families in need with food this winter. Somerset County Council, the District Councils and Somerset... Local News
Securing local jobs for local people - Sedgemoor signs a key Local Labour Agreement 10th December 2020 “A real ray of sunshine - amongst the gloom of the recent news of national redundancies” – that was a quote from Cllr Gill Slocombe, Sedgemoor’s Portfolio... Local News
Council leaders seek Government support on phosphate requirements 9th December 2020 The leaders of all four districts councils in Somerset have called on the Government for support following recent Natural England advice concerning unacceptable... Local News
Meet our Hartlepool Candidate, Jill Mortimer 28th April 2021 For our Campaign Spotlight on the Hartlepool By-Election, meet Jill Mortimer, the Conservative candidate for Member of Parliament in Hartlepool. National News
The Prime Minister's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Read the Prime Minister's statement here in full. National News
Spring Forum 2021: The Party Co-Chairman’s Speech In Full 29th March 2021 Spring Forum 2021: Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling's Speech In Full National News
Spring Forum 2021: The Prime Minister's Speech In Full 27th March 2021 Watch Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Virtual Spring Forum 2021 speech in full National News
Budget 2021: The Chancellor's Speech in Full 3rd March 2021 Read and Watch the Chancellor's Budget announcement here in full. One year ago, we promised the British people we would do whatever it takes to provide security... National News
Everything you need to know about Budget 2021 3rd March 2021 Find out how Budget 2021 is protecting the jobs and livelihoods of the British people. National News
