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Welcome to our official Bluesky account! 🦋
We'll be posting our latest news and info to keep you updated, as well as sharing content from other local orgs.
To kick us off, here's a starter pack of our councillors who have a Bluesky account 👋
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go.bsky.app/QT8dsqV
We'll be posting our latest news and info to keep you updated, as well as sharing content from other local orgs.
To kick us off, here's a starter pack of our councillors who have a Bluesky account 👋
👇
go.bsky.app/QT8dsqV
There's one more week to have your say on our North Somerset Local Plan 2041 🗨️ 📢
The plan sets out how our area will grow sustainably between 2026 and 2041 🏘️
The consultation closes at 5pm next Friday (12 December).
👉 https://orlo.uk/Snidq
The plan sets out how our area will grow sustainably between 2026 and 2041 🏘️
The consultation closes at 5pm next Friday (12 December).
👉 https://orlo.uk/Snidq
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
There's one more week to have your say on our North Somerset Local Plan 2041 🗨️ 📢
The plan sets out how our area will grow sustainably between 2026 and 2041 🏘️
The consultation closes at 5pm next Friday (12 December).
👉 https://orlo.uk/Snidq
The plan sets out how our area will grow sustainably between 2026 and 2041 🏘️
The consultation closes at 5pm next Friday (12 December).
👉 https://orlo.uk/Snidq
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset? There's still time to take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
Go to https://orlo.uk/hAnbi or come along to a drop in session next Friday (12 December) from 10am to noon, at Clevedon Community Centre.
Go to https://orlo.uk/hAnbi or come along to a drop in session next Friday (12 December) from 10am to noon, at Clevedon Community Centre.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset? There's still time to take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
Go to https://orlo.uk/hAnbi or come along to a drop in session next Friday (12 December) from 10am to noon, at Clevedon Community Centre.
Go to https://orlo.uk/hAnbi or come along to a drop in session next Friday (12 December) from 10am to noon, at Clevedon Community Centre.
#SmallBusinessSaturday falls this weekend. With the busy Christmas shopping season under way, let's support the small independent businesses that make our North Somerset communities so special ❤️
Swap the scroll for a stroll and head to a local shop, market or independent business.
#ShopLocal
Swap the scroll for a stroll and head to a local shop, market or independent business.
#ShopLocal
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#SmallBusinessSaturday falls this weekend. With the busy Christmas shopping season under way, let's support the small independent businesses that make our North Somerset communities so special ❤️
Swap the scroll for a stroll and head to a local shop, market or independent business.
#ShopLocal
Swap the scroll for a stroll and head to a local shop, market or independent business.
#ShopLocal
Get on board with easier, cheaper bus travel in North Somerset with our new local bus network guides 🚌 👀
These handy guides are hitting local doormats, making it easier than ever to try the bus. Plus you'll get a discount code to claim a day's unlimited travel for half price!
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These handy guides are hitting local doormats, making it easier than ever to try the bus. Plus you'll get a discount code to claim a day's unlimited travel for half price!
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December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Get on board with easier, cheaper bus travel in North Somerset with our new local bus network guides 🚌 👀
These handy guides are hitting local doormats, making it easier than ever to try the bus. Plus you'll get a discount code to claim a day's unlimited travel for half price!
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These handy guides are hitting local doormats, making it easier than ever to try the bus. Plus you'll get a discount code to claim a day's unlimited travel for half price!
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Two local play areas have been officially transferred to Yatton Parish Council, marking the first milestone in our local devolution journey 📢
We want to give more control over local spaces and services to the communities who use and value them the most.
🔗 📰 https://orlo.uk/OOSb0
We want to give more control over local spaces and services to the communities who use and value them the most.
🔗 📰 https://orlo.uk/OOSb0
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Two local play areas have been officially transferred to Yatton Parish Council, marking the first milestone in our local devolution journey 📢
We want to give more control over local spaces and services to the communities who use and value them the most.
🔗 📰 https://orlo.uk/OOSb0
We want to give more control over local spaces and services to the communities who use and value them the most.
🔗 📰 https://orlo.uk/OOSb0
Join us at 6pm, Tues 16 Dec when @ldmikebell.bsky.social and Cabinet members go live for a North Somerset Question Time budget special, taking your questions about our finances
Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us at 6pm, Tues 16 Dec when @ldmikebell.bsky.social and Cabinet members go live for a North Somerset Question Time budget special, taking your questions about our finances
Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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We recently published an update about the progress of our Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan 🌱
We've made some significant progress but we know there's still much to do.
🔗 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/K3Ha4 🌍
We've made some significant progress but we know there's still much to do.
🔗 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/K3Ha4 🌍
November 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
We recently published an update about the progress of our Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan 🌱
We've made some significant progress but we know there's still much to do.
🔗 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/K3Ha4 🌍
We've made some significant progress but we know there's still much to do.
🔗 Read the full story at https://orlo.uk/K3Ha4 🌍
Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme 💬
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme 💬
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
We're asking you to share your views on a proposed change to the scheme which helps low-income households with their council tax bills.
🔗 The consultation closes 5pm, Tuesday 6 January 2026. Go to https://orlo.uk/aG4Dn
Have you had your say in our Local Plan 2041 consultation yet? 💬 🏘️ 🏗️
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Have you had your say in our Local Plan 2041 consultation yet? 💬 🏘️ 🏗️
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
The plan will guide economic development, growth and business support across North Somerset over the next 15 years.
There's three weeks left to have your say so take part now. Go to https://orlo.uk/U103t
We are deeply disappointed at the Government's response to the Fair Funding Review which will leave North Somerset worse off and fail to deliver the fairness promised.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We are deeply disappointed at the Government's response to the Fair Funding Review which will leave North Somerset worse off and fail to deliver the fairness promised.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/aYNP6
#BudgetMatters #FairFundingReview #UnfairFundingReview
Brrrr!It’s definitely turned colder ❄️
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Brrrr!It’s definitely turned colder ❄️
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
There are community living rooms across North Somerset. They’re safe spaces where you can go to meet other people, enjoy a hot drink, stay warm, and access information and support.
Find out more at https://orlo.uk/livingrooms_beW8u
🗳️ The results are in for yesterday's Long Ashton by-election :
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🗳️ The results are in for yesterday's Long Ashton by-election :
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Mike Dunn (Greens) 1,254 votes
James Gillham (Conservatives) 399
Françoise Johnston (Lib Dems) 129
James Read (Reform) 349
Ian Ridge (Labour) 121
Mike Dunn of The Green Party was elected.
🔗https://orlo.uk/SOjLk
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset?
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you looking after a loved one in North Somerset?
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Please take part in a consultation to help shape the future of support for local carers 💜
You can attend a drop-in event, or do a or online survey. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/RvZf4
Watch as councillors meet tonight at 6pm (Tuesday 11 November) 📱💻
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Watch as councillors meet tonight at 6pm (Tuesday 11 November) 📱💻
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
The agenda includes:
👥 A presentation by Citizens Advice North Somerset
💜 Corporate Parenting report
🌍 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
Watch at https://orlo.uk/V9a1P
See the agenda at https://orlo.uk/Ri3w2
As we join the national silence, we remember all those brave servicemen and women from Britain and the Commonwealth, and their families.
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As we join the national silence, we remember all those brave servicemen and women from Britain and the Commonwealth, and their families.
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
We give thanks for their service and sacrifice, for defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life.
#RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #WeRemember
This morning our Armed Forces Champion @catyanton.bsky.social joined The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and representatives from The Office of @danaldridgemp.bsky.social (MP for Weston), the Royal British Legion and @gwr.com to lay poppy wreaths on the 7.54 train from Weston to Paddington.
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This morning our Armed Forces Champion @catyanton.bsky.social joined The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and representatives from The Office of @danaldridgemp.bsky.social (MP for Weston), the Royal British Legion and @gwr.com to lay poppy wreaths on the 7.54 train from Weston to Paddington.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
We want your views on our updated Local Plan which sets out where new homes, jobs, and essential infrastructure could be delivered in North Somerset over the next 15 years. 📣 💬 🏡
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We want your views on our updated Local Plan which sets out where new homes, jobs, and essential infrastructure could be delivered in North Somerset over the next 15 years. 📣 💬 🏡
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 12 December. Go to https://orlo.uk/xMVsO to take part.
Work has begun to renovate the Tropicana in Weston 📣 🎵 🎭💃
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Work has begun to renovate the Tropicana in Weston 📣 🎵 🎭💃
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
Our vision is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/1igOd
The consultation on the future of our library services closes at noon tomorrow (Fri 24 Oct)👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The consultation on the future of our library services closes at noon tomorrow (Fri 24 Oct)👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/9UWWu
Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
The consultation on the future of our library services closes this week👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The consultation on the future of our library services closes this week👶 ☕ 🖥️ 📚
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
We need to make big savings, so we’re looking at different ways library services could be run. This means difficult decisions will need to be made.
Go to https://orlo.uk/L3LpI (closes noon Fri 24 Oct)
Our North Somerset Life e-newsletter hits inboxes this afternoon. It includes:
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our North Somerset Life e-newsletter hits inboxes this afternoon. It includes:
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
🤝 building strong and united communities - a statement from our Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social
🚧 major improvement works on the A370
🎆 big bang events happening this autumn
Subscribe at https://orlo.uk/9TvTZ
Over 40 passionate young people visited the Town Hall for the first ever North Somerset Youth Parliament! 🌟
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Over 40 passionate young people visited the Town Hall for the first ever North Somerset Youth Parliament! 🌟
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
We're excited to give young people a stronger voice in local decision-making, and support these young leaders as they help shape North Somerset's future 🙌
🔗 https://orlo.uk/OK78t
Fair funding and local freedom: we're urging government to fix a broken system 🚨
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
October 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Fair funding and local freedom: we're urging government to fix a broken system 🚨
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F
Leader @ldmikebell.bsky.social has written to the Chancellor calling for national reform, fair funding & local flexibility so we can protect essential services and people who need them.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/AdJ5F