Somerset Matters

All the latest news and views from the Conservatives across #Somerset. Promoted by Somerset Conservatives, 16 Northgate, Bridgwater TA6 3EU.

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Bad news for residents of #Somerset as Lib Dems kill Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) Bill.

https://t.co/BM1v7R4qY6

[David Fothergill @DJAFothergill]

Proud to show ⁦@SomersetCouncil⁩ new mobile library vehicle. a fantastic new facility for our rural communities. #investingInSomerset #ImprovingLives

[Our Somerset @our_somerset]

We're really excited to announce that #Somerset's health, care, and education services in Somerset have worked together with partners, schools, young people and parents to secure £400k of trailblazer funding.

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

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[Somerset Council Waste Services @SomersetWaste]

It's #NationalRefillDay! Join Somerset's #RefillRevolution and tell everyone you know how to cut plastic pollution by switching from single-use to a reusable bottle. Free app for free water refills here: https://t.co/PvpjuaffNa Sign your business up here: https://t.co/dapaND9SKB

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Rural sports clubs, schools and churches to go green thanks to £10 million Clean Energy. 🌳

Find out more on the RCEF programme 👇

https://t.co/b2oVAceSWT

[Somerset Council @SomersetCouncil]

Report shows Council’s strengthened financial position and robust balanced budget for 2019/20 - "foundations have been laid for the council to move forward and continue to consolidate this year.”
https://t.co/tHEUMKrxny @bbcsomerset @LGANews @bbcpointswest @itvwestcountry

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Our economy grew more than Japan, France, and Germany in the first three months of 2019.

🇬🇧 UK: 1.8%
🇮🇹 Italy: 0.1%
🇩🇪 Germany: 0.7%
🇯🇵 Japan: 0.8%
🇫🇷 France: 1.1%

Read more below 👇

https://t.co/lKR7L4Waf7

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

MP joins forces with Somerset Wild Life Trust

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https://t.co/e0gUYk6dVM

[Rebecca Pow @pow_rebecca]

Honoured and absolutely delighted to be appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for arts, heritage and tourism. A glorious remit with a cracking team @DCMS_SecOfState @mimsdavies @margot_james_mp . Looking forward to immersing myself in it all. @dcms

[Somerset Council @SomersetCouncil]

Spring edition Your Somerset is hitting doorsteps. Look out for ‘Care in the Spotlight’ front page ahead of @BBCPanorama #socialcare films: 29May & 5June @AlisonHoltBBC “The pressures Somerset faces are being faced across the country” @1adass @LGAcomms @nhsconfed #crisisincare

[Rebecca Pow @pow_rebecca]

It’s official ! Work begins today on the Taunton Rail station upgrade. The county town will at last get the facility it needs - & I’m delivering on one of my commitments with gov support. @GWRHelp @networkrail @TauntonTories 🚂

[Somerset Council @SomersetCouncil]

Somerset’s work to build and expand schools has been highlighted as a model of good practice by Government.
Last year 13 projects were completed and 12 were commissioned or started at an estimated cost of £65 million. https://t.co/15tBysaHuC @educationgovuk @bbcsomerset

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Avon & #Somerset Police granted extra £1,720,000 funding.

https://t.co/TyPyR0U9Af

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

The UK is one of the world’s leading nations in tackling climate change. 🇬🇧

We share people’s passion to address this issue and protect our planet for future generations. 🌏🌳🌷🐳🐯👦🏾👧🏼 #Somerset

[Taunton & Wellington Conservatives @TauntonTories]

Well done @pow_rebecca. 👏 #TauntonDeane

Full details 👇

https://t.co/Vn0SNwQ9cQ

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Upskirting is illegal. No one has the right to take pictures under your clothes, without your consent. #Somerset

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/C3jmENusp2

[Somerset Matters @SomersetMatters]

Lib Dem climbdown over gritting fibs. #Somerset

👉 https://t.co/crJEUCLNzT

[SCC Conservatives @SCCconservative]

Cllr Dean Ruddle rejoins the Conservatives at County Hall.

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https://t.co/TQx1IpBLVO

[National Highways @NationalHways]

We have issued an AMBER ALERT for snow for the south west from 2pm until 9pm today. Road users are advised to take extra care and avoid, if at all possible, these areas during this time: #A30, #A38, #A303, #A417, #M5. Plan your route- https://t.co/Nw7YevT6VJ #WeatherReady #UKSnow