Ian

Ever since the agreement was signed in 2007 I have been complaining about it. South West One was a costly mistake. It was supposed to save the participants - Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Council and the Police force - millions of … [Read more...] about The final nail?……

I'm off to Paris this weekend as a delegate to the UN's climate change conference. This is a world event and I will be there in my role as chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Union. The event will provide a welcome platform for … [Read more...] about Climate conference, Paris

Many people might not remember it, but Weston Zoyland was one of the most important air force bases in Britain right back as far as the 1920's. This Saturday morning the old place got the recognition it deserved when a memorial was unveiled … [Read more...] about Lest we forget

Huntspill Energy Park - site of the famous Royal Ordnance Factory at Puriton, just north of Bridgwater, is to be an integral part of the new Heart of the South West Enterprise Zone announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement to … [Read more...] about Enter the enterprise zone!

It was all systems go just a week or so back when planning permission was granted for Haddon Hill's 30 metre phone mast. But suddenly the well laid plans went awry when the contractors, Arqiva, said they didn't have time to complete the … [Read more...] about Why Exmoor needs a mast