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Millions of pounds was given to Somerset County Council to help alleviate the Covid crisis. Many people are now seriously concerned that substantial sums may have been quietly siphoned off to help the county balance its books in time to … [Read more...] about WHERE DID SCC’s COVID GRANTS GO?

Somerset County Council's seasonal free 'newspaper' - Your Somerset - is being flagrantly used to promote "One Somerset", the flimsy and unimaginative proposal for a single unitary authority. This is a direct breach of the rules set out … [Read more...] about COUNTY HALL BREAKS THE RULES

A few hundred years ago Somerset was a very large, very powerful county that had not changed shape and size since King Alfred's day. It worked because it had real clout. It is high time we reunited Somerset and made it strong again. Sadly … [Read more...] about SOMERSET MUST BE REUNITED

The second coronavirus peak shows  that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. That is why, during this period of national restrictions,  a long-term, balanced approach  has been developed. It will  protect … [Read more...] about COVID WINTER PLAN

A sad drizzle dampened the paving stones in Kings Square, Bridgwater, yesterday morning. Remembrance parades had been shelved, wreath laying was a lonely pursuit. Even the centenary of the cenotaph in London became an empty spectacle in … [Read more...] about WE DID REMEMBER THEM