Somerset Independents was formed to protect Somerset residents. It was also formed to protect Somerset's heritage.
Yet that heritage is being put at risk.
We have taken action on Tonedale Mill in Wellington, and have put pressure on Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council to finally sort it out, putting a series of questions about what the current Liberal Democrat-run Council is doing with the site, including protecting people from harm. Sadly, a teenager has been injured, and the site does not seem to have made much progress from when the Conservatives ran the predecessor council.
And we have taken action on Morlands in Glastonbury, putting pressure on Mendip District Council to decisively deal with the travellers issue and to explain what they are doing to re-generate the site.
Yet both councils do not seem to want to answer our questions. Weeks ago, we asked the Cabinet member responsible at SWT, Councillor Mike Rigby, for a response. All we got was a promise of a response. Weeks later, when we have chased, SWT's "Heritage Champion", Conservative Roger Habgood, has had the courtesy to respond to us - again, we await the response. Before the Lib Dems took over the Council, Councillor Rigby was very critical of the Conservatives on this issue - but it looks like he has made no difference at all.
What have the Liberal Democrats on SWT Council and Mendip District Council got to hide?
Tell us what makes you proud of Somerset's heritage, and why you think it needs to be protected?
When do you think it is right for developers to demolish our heritage, if at all?
Why aren't these councils taking decisive action?
Or are their powers too limited?
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