A different kind of politician – representing you, not the interests of a political party. Election Day – Thursday 6th May 2027 As previously declared, I will be standing for re-election to Somerset Council in the new Bishop’s Hull and Oake division. More specifically, I’ll be running for re-election in Bishop’s Hull and to be newly elected in the…
On Saturday evening, Taunton Bowling Club members and guests enjoyed a truly amazing performance by the fabulous Taunton Military Wives Choir, helping to raise funds for the costly remedial work needed following the flooding caused by Storm Chandra earlier this year. If you would like help the club’s fundraising efforts, here is the link to…
What a fabulous turnout for the Bishop’s Hull Primary School PTA May Fayre. Despite the rainy weather, so many of you came along to support our school and help raise much-needed funds. I’d like to say a huge thank you to the PTA and their incredible volunteers for all their hard work in putting on…
It was a real treat to visit the “Car & Bike Meet Up” event at Bradford Court in Bradford-on-Tone on Sunday May 3rd 2026. The weather forecast had predicted rain, so when I arrived around midday, umbrella at the ready, it was a lovely surprise to see so many people there and not a single…
ROAD CLOSED FRIDAY 1st MAY | A38 Stonegallows – Orchard Grove roundabout. UPDATE 30/4 – I’ve just had a call from Kiely Bros informing me that the road is now expected to be closed at approximately 10:30 NOT midday as was previously anticipated. Original post – Yet again we have a closure, this time to…
At a recent Bishops Hull Hub café, I met up with local resident Richard Holland. There was nothing unusual about that, as I’m sure you’ll remember it was Richard who gave up so much of his time drawing up the plans and sourcing the grant funding needed to enable the building of our amazing community…
🚧 BIG NEWS 🚧I’m excited to announce a brand-new “Pothole Preservation Initiative” launching this April! After years of accidental road features appearing across Somerset, it’s been decided to officially protect them as part of our cultural heritage. Each pothole will now be carefully maintained to ensure optimal depth, splash radius, and unexpected steering challenges. Select…
The parade of veterans, scouts, guides and cadets in Hammet Street, on their way to Vivary Park, where the Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony was held in front of the War Memorial
From Taunton Thespians. 11th – 15th November 2025 The Brewhouse Taunton. ‘The Woman in White’ by Wilkie Collins directed by Emma Vicarage. The play is a Victorian mystery set in the mid-19th century with a plot full of atmospheric drama and fascinating characters. It was considered the first of its genre at the time. Sir…
Sunday Car Parking Charges proposed for Taunton and Wellington. 03/12 UPDATE. Somerset Council’s Executive committee has today agreed to (‘kick the can down the road’). They agreed that “Following the public consultation and further consideration the executive committee has agreed to defer the consideration of Sunday parking charges, where there are currently no charges until…