My latest column - 17 April Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 We are blessed with wonderful countryside in this area and so many of us benefit both physically and mentally from taking part in outdoor activities in the countryside. The value of health benefits associated with outdoor recreation in the UK has been estimated as between £6.2bn and £8.4bn in 2020 and an estimated £2.1bn would be achieved through averted health costs if everyone in England had... Local News
My Latest Column - 7th January 2021 7th January 2021 As outlined by the Prime Minister on Monday night, strict new national restrictions have come into immediate effect. I know the Government hoped to avoid this... Local News
**Constituency Office temporarily closed** 7th January 2021 The Great Western Hotel, where Rebecca Pow MP's Constituency Office is located, is temporary closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. If you need to contact Rebecca... Local News
My Latest Column - 10 December 2020 10th December 2020 I hope you will join me in commending the positive news that we now have a Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) and a comprehensive delivery plan is underway in... Articles
Somerset in Tier 2 4th December 2020 I support the principle of introducing a more targeted, local system. This is a tougher set of tiers than we had previously and it is therefore understandable... Local News
Column - 30 October 2020 30th October 2020 As ever I keep in regular contact with all involved in controlling and monitoring the coronavirus situation locally, including our local authorities, Public... Articles
Local Arts, Culture & Heritage organisations granted £1.5million Government funding 9th October 2020 Through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, support is being made available to heritage organisations across England, including £1.5 million in Taunton... Local News
CORONAVIRUS LATEST 1st September 2020 For the latest guidance, information and support relating to coronavirus please see here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus March 23rd 2020 Hello, Many of you have... Reports
My Statement on Dominic Cummings 3rd June 2020 Last week, I issued a statement in relation to the reports, which I have now updated, following the announcements on the case released by Durham Police on the... Media
Weekly Column - 6th April 2020 6th April 2020 The positive response of the local community so far to social distancing measures is welcome, though we must all continue to follow the advice for as long as is... Local News