Say NO to proposed Parking Charges on Sunday and in the evenings. I fully understand the need for Somerset Council to raise money, however, I am concerned about the negative economic impact these draconian changes will have on Taunton’s long suffering residents, retailers and our evening economy. This ill-conceived proposal will also have a negative…
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS NEWS!!!!!!Plans to sell-off Taunton’s High Street car park have been reversed. To say I’m thrilled for the people and businesses of Taunton that this vital facility is not going to be closed by Somerset Council, is a massive understatement. Having pushed for this unlikely result since September, it is a huge relief to…
Below are the results of the 3 elections that I’ve contested since 2017. 2022In the 2022 Somerset County/Unitary Council election, the Bishop’s Hull and Taunton West division saw the reelection of Independent candidate John Hunt, who topped poll securing 1,835 votes. The candidate finishing second was also elected. Somerset Council officially became a unitary authority…
At last month’s meeting of Somerset Council, a cross-party motion called for the decision to remove the ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ to be reversed as part of Rachel Reeves’ first budget. I was happy to second the motion, and made the following short speech in support: “The government needs to dump its cruel winter fuel policy.”“This…
Mary Street/High Street Car Park in Taunton. Following on from my concerns submitted at a previous Somerset Council Executive meeting, I also gave a short speech at the September meeting of the Full Council. Here is the wording, with the video above for your convenience. “The proposed disposal of the Mary Street/High Street Car Park…