New figures from the House of Commons Library reveal that Somerset is falling behind national averages in providing timely mental health and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) care for children and young people.
Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, continued her summer constituency tour last week by following the Somerset Mobile Library to several of its regular stops in Leigh-on-Mendip, Coleford and Stoke St Michael.
Today marks one year since the General Election on 4th July, which saw an historic result of 72 seats for the Liberal Democrats. Among them was Anna Sabine, elected as the first-ever MP for the newly created constituency of Frome and East Somerset.
Anna Sabine, Member of Parliament for Frome & East Somerset, has expressed frustration with the decision to hold the Selwood Garden Community Inquiry in Shepton Mallet, rather than in Frome, where the development will have the greatest impact.
Anna Sabine MP is sounding the alarm over ongoing issues at Frome Leisure Centre, operated by Fusion, following persistent failures of equipment, poor communication, and concerns over direct debit payments and children’s swim lessons.
Responding to the Spending Review today (Wednesday 11th June), Anna Sabine MP for Frome and East Somerset has said the Government has once again ignored rural areas like the South West.