Labour's Budget of broken promises will disappoint business owners and workers across the Bridgwater Constituency Thursday, 31 October, 2024 SIR Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, has reacted to the Autumn Budget as ‘a blow to working people and small businesses’ in his constituency. Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, delivered by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, included an announcement of £40 billion a year in extra taxes. The announcements included an increase in employer National Insurance contributions to the value of £25.7 billion. In... Local News
The Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford has been listening to residents in Bridgwater & Burnham 24th April 2024 The Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford has been listening to residents in Bridgwater and Burnham. Mark Shelford has been out and about with local... Local News
Prisoners Building Homes - a skills programme to reduce reoffending 22nd April 2024 The Prisoners Building Homes programme was set up to enable prisoners to be employed and trained by modular housing providers to build low carbon, modular homes... Local News
PCC calls for ‘youth service’ to become part of national curriculum 15th April 2024 Avon and Somerset’s Police and Crime Commissioner is calling for “youth service” to become part of the national curriculum. Mark Shelford, who was elected as... Local News
Ashley Fox backs Bridgwater & Burnham retail 14th April 2024 Conservative candidate for Bridgwater and Burnham, Ashley Fox has given his full support to retailers across the area. The announcement was made after he had a... Local News
Zero Tolerance for Knife Violence: 'Knife Angel' Prompts Response 11th April 2024 I just wanted to touch on the heavy subject of Knife Crime that we are hearing so much about in the media and locally. The 'Knife Angel' statue in Taunton was... Local News
Mark Shelford, your Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner 7th April 2024 Mark Shelford, your Conservative Police and Crime commissioner for Avon and Somerset will be seeking re-election on May 2nd. Mark has brought huge experience to... Local News
WELL it has happened, the dreaded council tax bill landed on our doormats 29th March 2024 WELL it has happened, the dreaded council tax bill landed on our doormats, some of us got the bill quicker than others dependent on where you live in Bridgwater... Local News
Ashley Fox thanks outgoing MP James Heappey for his service 20th March 2024 Ashley Fox, the Conservative MP Candidate for Burnham and Highbridge, has this week thanked current MP James Heappey for his service to the area after he... Local News
Spring Budget much-needed boost to UK sole traders and the economy 10th March 2024 ON Wednesday, March 6, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the government's spring budget announcement, which promises lower taxes, more investment, and better... Local News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
