Remembrance Sunday – Taunton 2025
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
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Say NO to Sunday and Evening Parking Charges
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…
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Car Park saved from closure
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…
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Taunton councillor issues warning over sale of car park
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…
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Understandable confusion over Council Election 2023
A message for those I represent in Bishop’s Hull The elections currently taking place are for the new Taunton Parish (Town) Council, with polling day tomorrow, 4 May. There has been a great deal of understandable confusion about this election in Bishop’s Hull. Many of you have contacted me to ask why you have not…
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Community Orchard’s designated ‘Centenary Field in Trust’
It was my great pleasure and honour to unveil a plaque celebrating Frieze Hill Community Orchard’s designation as a ‘Centenary Field in Trust’ at their Apple Day celebration this afternoon. In beautiful sunshine, Des and Dave (pictured with me) gave a short re-enactment of the giving of the land originally conveyed to the Council at…