Ashley Fox MP Warns Planning Bill Risks “Undermining Local Democracy” Wednesday, 26 March, 2025 Ashley Fox MP has warned that the Government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill risks centralising power and weakening local accountability, to the detriment of rural communities like those in Somerset. Speaking in Parliament, Ashley Fox acknowledged the importance of building new homes and delivering critical infrastructure, but expressed concern that the Bill shifts decision-making away... Local News
Ashley Fox MP Calls for Action on M5 Closures in Parliament 24th March 2025 Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, has called for a parliamentary debate on the increasing frequency and duration of M5 motorway closures in Somerset... Local News
Voting Opens for Bridgwater & Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops 2025 21st March 2025 Ashley Fox MP has officially launched the public vote to decide Bridgwater & Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops of 2025. After receiving over 400 nominations... Local News
Ashley Fox MP Opens Refurbished Nationwide Branch 21st March 2025 Burnham-on-Sea’s last remaining branch offering banking services has been given a fresh lease of life following a major refurbishment by the Nationwide building... Local News
Government Votes Down Ashley Fox’s Proposal to Back Special Constables 19th March 2025 Sir Ashley Fox has called for special constables to be granted the right to unpaid leave to perform their duties, arguing during a House of Commons debate on... Local News
Ashley Fox Welcomes Investment in Bus Services for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea 13th March 2025 Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, has welcomed significant investment in local bus services following his meetings with First Bus and Somerset Council, where... Local News
Sir Ashley Fox MP Pushes for Law Change to Strengthen Police Numbers 10th March 2025 Sir Ashley Fox, Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, has questioned the Government on support for special constables in tackling anti-social behaviour. Speaking... Local News
Bridgwater Men’s Shed Welcomes MP Amid Search for New Premises 7th March 2025 Bridgwater’s Somerset Levels and Moors Mens Shed recently welcomed Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, to showcase the valuable role it plays in the local... Local News
Sir Ashley Fox MP Raises Bridgwater & Taunton College’s Apprenticeship Success in Parliament 5th March 2025 Bridgwater and Taunton College’s (BTC) outstanding contribution to apprenticeship training was recognised in Parliament this week as Sir Ashley Fox MP... Local News
Nelson Trust Welcomes MP to Somerset Women’s Centre to Highlight Vital Work 3rd March 2025 Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, recently visited the Somerset Women’s Centre to learn more about the crucial support it provides to women across the county... Local News
