It may be only four miles from Dulverton to Hawkridge, but that's quite a hike just to get to the post office. Hawkridge used to have its own office. Sadly that was closed in 2007. But after a lot of campaigning the powers that be have … [Read more...] about Post Haste
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A better deal for rural areas
The provisional local government finance settlement is usually announced in Parliament at the end of December - just before Christmas. A debate BEFORE this is what I am after - to highlight the unjust situation of rural councils who often … [Read more...] about A better deal for rural areas
All smiles at Hinkley
A busy day for Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom. She was keen to view progress at the Hinkley C site and was also opening EDF's new training centre at the refurbished Cannington Court. Later she accompanied me to Sedgemoor District Council's … [Read more...] about All smiles at Hinkley
Seeing IS believing
Every year it gets bigger and better. Bridgwater still leads the field when it comes to carnivals. For those who don't fancy jostling for a decent view the organisers have even arranged "corporate hospitality" this year! But, once again, I … [Read more...] about Seeing IS believing
Ready for the worst
I sincerely hope and pray that the horrors of the last big floods will not revisit us this winter. A great deal of hard work and careful remedial action has already been taken to safeguard our communities, but the Government is not taking … [Read more...] about Ready for the worst