What we need to do in Cheddar Gorge Friday, 29 April, 2022 Cheddar Gorge is without doubt one of the most recognisable features of the landscape in Somerset, but for too long it has been mired with anti-social behaviour and speeding drivers. Last year, Sedgemoor’s Conservative leadership ring-fenced £15,000 to tackle the problem, but Cheddar Valley council candidates Graham Godwin-Pearson and Jeff Savage want to go further. James Heappey MP has met with... Local News
Development appeal - Axbridge Power Station 1st March 2021 The developers of the proposed power station on the outskirts of Axbridge have lodged an appeal to seek to overturn Sedgemoor's decision to refuse permission... Local News
Sedgemoor Conservatives tackle climate change, antisocial behaviour in Cheddar Gorge; pay increase for workers 22nd February 2021 Sedgemoor District Council leader Duncan McGinty has unveiled the council’s Budget for 2021-2022. As in previous years, the council is delivering high-value... Local News
Somerset Council leaders seek Government support on phosphate requirements 9th December 2020 The leaders of all four districts councils in Somerset have called on the Government for support following recent Natural England advice concerning unacceptable... Local News
Work starts on A38 crossing at Cross 14th August 2020 Work has started on a pedestrian crossing across the A38 near the New Inn at Cross. Axevale councillor Graham Godwin-Pearson says, "The island and markings will... Local News
The crossing at Cross will go ahead 9th June 2020 The go-ahead has been given for a pedestrian refuge at the bottom of Shute Shelve, allowing walkers and cyclists to cross the A38 safely just up from the New... Local News
Rooksbridge - Chapel Road is access for residents only 6th June 2020 With temporary lights once again on the A38 at Tarnock to accommodate the Hinkley Connection Project, traffic has been building at peak times of day both north-... Local News
Success in opposing new gas power station for Axbridge 2nd June 2020 Graham Godwin-Pearson has welcomed the Planning Committee's decision to block the construction of a power station on the outskirts of Axbridge, following... Local News
Axbridge to Cross path update 7th March 2020 The Axbridge to Cross Path campaign has been long-fought and councillors are working with local campaigners to find a solution. It was nice to see the campaign... Local News
Graham Godwin-Pearson challenges Houlgate Way (Axbridge) development 14th February 2020 District councillor Graham Godwin-Pearson has faced the Planning Committee to challenge the need for building 53 new homes on the Greenbelt adjacent to Houlgate... Local News
