Ashley Fox MP Launches Annual Competition to Crown Bridgwater & Burnham's Favourite Independent Shops for 2026 Wednesday, 11 February, 2026 Ashley Fox MP has officially launched a 2026 competition to find Bridgwater & Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops. Residents are encouraged to nominate their most-loved local shops, which will be shortlisted for a public vote. With 16 categories available for nominations this year, there is a wide array of local businesses that can be recognised, including: · Beauty, Pampering and Wellness ·... Local News
Government Blocks 11% Somerset Council Tax Rise 10th February 2026 When the Government takes the right decision, I will say so. Blocking the Liberal Democrats’ request to push council tax above the 4.99% referendum limit is the... Opinions
Protecting River Habitats 10th February 2026 In a recent Westminster Hall debate on river habitats I spoke about something that matters to me and to many of my constituents, the protection and restoration... Opinions
Ashley Fox MP Makes Case for Highbridge Funding 9th February 2026 Highbridge MP Sir Ashley Fox has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to make the case for regeneration funding for... Local News
Ashley Fox MP meets Vodafone partner to discuss business growth and backs Bridgwater town centre survey 5th February 2026 Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox recently met with David Harris-Heffer, a Partner at Vodafone, at his Bridgwater store to hear about the growth of his business and... Local News
Ashley Fox MP challenges Government on youth unemployment 4th February 2026 In a House of Commons debate on youth hubs, Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox welcomed the Government’s initiative to support young people into work and training... Local News
MP calls for fair share of bus funding for better bus services 2nd February 2026 Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has written to Somerset Council calling for a share of new government bus funding to be used to improve local bus services across... Local News
Ashley Fox MP calls for Somerset residents to have a say on £200 council tax hike 30th January 2026 Sir Ashley Fox, Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, has backed calls for Somerset residents to be given a say before any further council tax increase above the... Local News
Ashley Fox MP calls for action on flood response after water levels rise across Somerset 29th January 2026 Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has called for a debate on flood response arrangements following serious flooding across Somerset in recent days. With Somerset... Local News
Ashley Fox MP welcomes partial U-turn on pub business rates but warns pubs and high streets are still at risk 28th January 2026 Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has welcomed a partial U-turn by the Labour Government on plans to hike business rates for pubs, while warning that the changes do... Local News
