I’ve taken to calling our Conservative County Councillors ‘alchemists’ because I’m not quite sure how they’ve pulled off one of the most brilliant pieces of financial management you’ll see anywhere in the UK public sector.

Last Sunday was one of the proudest days of my life as I was selected as the Conservative candidate for the Wells parliamentary constituency.  The week that followed has passed in a blur but it has been amazing to be on the receiving end of so much support and enthusiasm.  I am so grateful to those of you who have been in touch already and look forward to working with you on our campaign over the coming months.

Thank you for your support at the last election. Because of you, David Cameron is the first Conservative Prime Minister in 13 years and the Government’s plans to build a strong economy and a big society are in full swing. Now, to help us communicate with you, we've launched this new local website.

Wells Conservatives have selected James Heappey as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the 2015 General Election. James, who became a father in June last year, knows the area well as his family home has been in North Somerset since 1993.