Early Day Motion
Flooding as a result of Storm Chandra
(12 Signatures)
3 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House notes with concern the unprecedented impact of Storm Chandra on Somerset and the South West; expresses alarm that 50 properties have been flooded in the area, with more homes being evacuated due to further risk of flooding; recognises that Somerset is particularly vulnerable to flooding with low …
Early Day Motion
Wincanton Cares wins Connecting People Award
(6 Signatures)
26 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Wincanton Cares on winning the Connecting People Award at the South West Integrated Care Awards 2026; notes that the charity was founded in 2022 by Jacky King as a response to the closure of the Cale View care home, to provide much needed support to the …
Early Day Motion
Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production
(12 Signatures)
15 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wykechampflower, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for over 160 years, Wyke Farms has been producing …
Early Day Motion
Sarah Massey MBE for services to women’s rugby
(7 Signatures)
15 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Sarah Massey on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to women’s rugby following the successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the triumph of the England Women’s Rugby Team; notes that under Sarah’s leadership, the tournament …
Early Day Motion
Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025
(13 Signatures)
13 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events …
Early Day Motion
Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025
(27 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction to …
Early Day Motion
Cary Repair Café
(11 Signatures)
11 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates the Cary Repair Café on having won the BBC’s Make a Difference Green Award for Somerset in recognition of the work of their committed team of over twenty volunteers to promote reuse and sustainability across the county; notes that Cary Repair Café in October surpassed a …
Early Day Motion
Lando Norris wins Formula One World Driver's Championship
(16 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Lando Norris on becoming Britain’s 11th Formula One World Champion; notes that following his third place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday, Norris topped the 2025 Formula One World Driver’s Championship with 7 wins and 18 podiums amassing a total of 423 championship points; …
Early Day Motion
The Fixy Project wins Green Apple Environmental Award
(12 Signatures)
2 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates The Fixy Project, a local Somerset initiative promoting reuse, repair and recycling of electronic devices, on winning the International Green Apple Environment Award; notes that The Fixy Project, which was launched in 2022 by Resource Futures and Somerset Council, has since saved more than 13.4 tonnes …
Early Day Motion
Reopening of The Bayford Inn in Wincanton
(6 Signatures)
2 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the re-opening of The Bayford Inn in Wincanton, formerly known as The Unicorn Inn; notes that the pub was saved from permanent closure owing to the generosity of over 70 residents from Bayford, who secured the pub at auction, with The Bayford Inn Benefits Society Limited, …