Public Meeting on 17th July 2026

WHY SO MANY HOUSES?​

PUBLIC MEETING

with Gideon Amos MP and a panel of experts.

17th July at 7.00pm at CICCIC, Memorial Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF. 

(FREE entry.)

·       Where are new house building projects planned in Taunton and Wellington?

·       What type of properties will be built? 

·       Will these houses be affordable? 

·       What proportion will be available for secure rental at reasonable rents?

·       How will our environment be affected?

·       Will our roads and transport links be able to cope?

·       What about extra provision of new schools and medical centres?

This Public Meeting is your opportunity to raise the questions which most concern you about current plans for local house building with a panel of experts including:

• Gideon Amos: Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington;
• Mike Rigby:  Somerset Councillor for Lydeard and Council Executive Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets;
• Stephen Lodge: CEO of Westward Housing
• Philip Stone: Chair of the Campaign Team, Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats