Mental Health Awareness Week: Volunteering

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to develop and explore many ways to connect, motivate, and support volunteers. I truly believe that building strong, connected communities is the key to thriving societies. When communities come together and work collaboratively, it not only strengthens bonds but also promotes health and well-being. Overall, volunteering creates a positive…

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Road Works Round-Up (2023 to date) – Evercreech Area

Extended reduced speed (40mph) scheme on A371 (including Pecking Mill corner): Lining work complete; sign installation imminent. Victoria Square Parking Improvements; lines installed, with bay timings consultation concluded. Discussions will continue with Evercreech Parish Council. Works Completed: Planned Maintenance:

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Does Somerset Need a Dry January?

Somerset is home to an estimated 5,202 individuals who are alcohol-dependent, with approximately 80% (around 4,000) having unmet treatment needs. While we should approach this figure with caution, national trends suggest it may actually be an underestimate. Alarmingly, alcohol-related hospital admissions in Somerset are higher than the national average, particularly among women under 40. One…

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Working together to save lives on our roads

I was invited to a Road Safety Forum organised by Avon and Somerset Police & the Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody yesterday evening, along with the families of road collision victims, Councillors/Officers from Bristol and Somerset and road safety charities. We discussed ways of working together, across the region, to save lives on our…

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