Somerset Car Parks hit with upto 25% parking fee increases Thursday, 13 July, 2023 The Somerset Conservative Group is deeply concerned about the recent decision by Lib-Dem run Somerset Council to implement a drastic increase in car parking charges across the county, with Minehead & Frome serving as a stark examples where some shoppers will face around a 25% surge in parking fees. This decision, affecting Somerset as a whole, raises serious apprehensions regarding its impact on... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Rebecca meets with Health Minister & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s leadership team 4th May 2023 Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow recently organised a roundtable with Health and Secondary Care Minister, Will Quince MP and the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReportsWestminster News
Bath - Lib Dem anti-car bollards costing £7.5million pounds 28th April 2023 The infamous Liberal Democrat anti-car bollards are being installed in Bath at a cost to local taxpayers of over £7.5million, plus interest. It's the equivalent... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReports
Jacob Rees-Mogg - The Illegal Migration Bill 26th April 2023 This week, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, wrote to me regarding the Illegal Migration Bill. Last year, over 45,000 people crossed the Channel illegally... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReportsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Update - Post Office in Portishead 25th April 2023 The Post Office are still seeking applicants to set up a new Post Office in Portishead. More information regarding the application process and what potential... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Rebecca nominates Gazette Editor Tim Lethaby for 10 Downing Street Reception 24th April 2023 Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow invites Tim Lethaby, Editor for Newsquest in the Somerset region, including Somerset County Gazette to the Local Media Champions... ArticlesLocal NewsReportsWestminster News
Jacob Rees-Mogg - The Coronation of King Charles III 21st April 2023 The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. Throughout the... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReportsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Dr Liam Fox MP visits the roads outside Dunford Quarry 21st April 2023 Hugely increased activity at Durnford Quarry is causing damage and debris on local roads. North Somerset Council Highways and Environment Agency must ensure... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Dr Liam Fox MP visits Abbots Leigh regarding Roots Allotments 21st April 2023 Shocked that Roots Allotments are trying to bulldoze ahead with their plans despite having no planning permission. North Somerset Council must bring this to a... ArticlesLocal NewsReports
Rebecca Pow - Latest Column 20th April 20th April 2023 I was amongst a lively throng who had a close encounter with planet earth in Taunton Minster last week and it was certainly a moving experience. The Earth... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReportsSpeechesWestminster News
Conservatives Introduce the ‘Deportation Bill’ 8th May 2025 While Labour continues to ignore the British Public, the Conservative Party has published a no-nonsense plan to take back control of the UK’s borders National News
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