Lib Dem councillor sees play area efforts bear fruit
Chris Booth, who is chairman of Wellington Town Council economic development committee, had called for the site at Gay Close to be given a makeover.
12 Feb 2025
News
Local Headlines
Special day for Brewhouse director
The award-winning Executive Director of Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre enjoyed a trip to the Houses of Parliament as part of her prize – and she met up with local MP, Gideon Amos.
11 Feb 2025
Liberal Democrats win council by-election
Liberal Democrat candidate Liam Pollard has become the youngest member of Taunton Town Council after winning the Lyngford by-election yesterday (Thursday).
6 Feb 2025
MP welcomes announcement of new dental practice for Wellington
Gideon Amos MP has expressed delight that, following years of campaigning “by many people” to improve NHS dental provision, a new practice is set to open in Wellington.
6 Feb 2025
MP takes his post office campaign to Parliament
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, made an impassioned speech in support of local post offices in Parliament on Thursday.
3 Feb 2025
Volunteers mount clean-up operation
Local MP Gideon Amos joined a community clean-up in the Priorswood area of Taunton on Saturday.
1 Feb 2025
MP's Column
Gideon Amos MP for Taunton and Wellington provides an update for local newspapers.
31 Jan 2025
MP hosts informal drop-in surgery in Wellington
Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, has said he will keep fighting for the proper infrastructure needed to support local housing developments. His comments came after a successful drop-in surgery, held in Wellington.
28 Jan 2025
Member's Views
Member's Views
Global Conflict and the Cost-of-Living
Taunton's Habib Farbahi warns how the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and global instability are driving up fuel and living costs in Somerset, arguing that the UK must push for a ceasefire, protected shipping and renewed diplomacy
26 Oct 2026
Member's Views
The real inheritance tax: Social care costs explained
Taunton resident Alan Paul highlights the injustice of dementia care fees wiping out family homes while multi-millionaires pay nothing, calling for urgent reform
24 Oct 2026
Member's Views
Brexit 'Taboo' lifted: Why it's time for closer EU ties
Is the Brexit taboo finally lifting? Wellington's JF Pocock explores why a precinct 'go it alone' UK is struggling, and calls for bold action - including rejoining the Single Market - to boost the economy, security and jobs in a changing world
12 Oct 2026
UK Lib Dem Headlines
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026