Councillor Mike Bell
@ldmikebell.bsky.social
Leader of North Somerset Council, Liberal Democrat councillor for Weston-super-Mare Central, United Kingdom. https://linktr.ee/ldmikebell
Kids Go Free on our local buses for the summer holidays across our area! www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/kids-go... #westonsupermare #northsomerset
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Kids Go Free on our local buses for the summer holidays across our area! www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/kids-go... #westonsupermare #northsomerset
This week is #NationalVolunteersWeek and I want to say a huge thank you to all the many children and adults who volunteer for local charities, organisations and even for our councils! 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
June 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This week is #NationalVolunteersWeek and I want to say a huge thank you to all the many children and adults who volunteer for local charities, organisations and even for our councils! 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
I was happy to help raise the flag for Pride Month and equality today with the The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and community representatives and residents. Love is love and our world is all the better for more of it. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I was happy to help raise the flag for Pride Month and equality today with the The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and community representatives and residents. Love is love and our world is all the better for more of it. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Somerset Day, my lovers! The Somerset flag is flying proud and golden from Weston Town Hall today to mark the occasion.
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
May 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Happy Somerset Day, my lovers! The Somerset flag is flying proud and golden from Weston Town Hall today to mark the occasion.
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
May is National Walking Month and, for the fifth year running, you can take part through North Somerset Walk Fest organised by Better Health North Somerset, part of North Somerset Council.
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
April 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
May is National Walking Month and, for the fifth year running, you can take part through North Somerset Walk Fest organised by Better Health North Somerset, part of North Somerset Council.
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
Remember T4 on the Beach and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Weston-super-Mare? Then get ready for Summer Fest On The Beach
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
April 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Remember T4 on the Beach and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Weston-super-Mare? Then get ready for Summer Fest On The Beach
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
🏴 Happy St George's Day! 🏴 23rd April is celebrated as St George's Day and St George is the Patron Saint of England.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
April 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🏴 Happy St George's Day! 🏴 23rd April is celebrated as St George's Day and St George is the Patron Saint of England.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
Another great Weston Independent Market today in the town centre with good crowds despite the occasional drop of rain.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
April 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Another great Weston Independent Market today in the town centre with good crowds despite the occasional drop of rain.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
Anybody aged 10 to 21 (or 25 if you are a young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can take part and have their say on the National Youth Strategy through a special survey: www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-...
March 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Anybody aged 10 to 21 (or 25 if you are a young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can take part and have their say on the National Youth Strategy through a special survey: www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-...
Launching on Wednesday 9th April and weekly thereafter, plus bonus Sunday markets throughout the summer. Good luck Weston Independent Market 👏
March 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Launching on Wednesday 9th April and weekly thereafter, plus bonus Sunday markets throughout the summer. Good luck Weston Independent Market 👏
Today is Commonwealth Day 2025 - an opportunity to celebrate the continuing role of the Commonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values. At a time when international relationships are under strain, let’s remember and celebrate our friends!
March 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today is Commonwealth Day 2025 - an opportunity to celebrate the continuing role of the Commonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values. At a time when international relationships are under strain, let’s remember and celebrate our friends!
If there’s someone who you think has really made a difference where you live, the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards in September could be a chance for them to be recognised.
You can find more detail on all the categories here: bbc.in/3QgfQpT
You can find more detail on all the categories here: bbc.in/3QgfQpT
March 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If there’s someone who you think has really made a difference where you live, the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards in September could be a chance for them to be recognised.
You can find more detail on all the categories here: bbc.in/3QgfQpT
You can find more detail on all the categories here: bbc.in/3QgfQpT
I visited Bristol Airport yesterday for a catch up with their team. It was particularly good to see the progress being made on the airport’s new £60 million public transport interchange hub, due to open in the summer.
A game changing improvement in public transport options and customer experience.
A game changing improvement in public transport options and customer experience.
March 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I visited Bristol Airport yesterday for a catch up with their team. It was particularly good to see the progress being made on the airport’s new £60 million public transport interchange hub, due to open in the summer.
A game changing improvement in public transport options and customer experience.
A game changing improvement in public transport options and customer experience.
Big news for North Somerset! We're one of eight councils chosen to tackle empty shops with new 'High Street Rental Auction' powers.
Read more: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-s...
Read more: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-s...
March 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Big news for North Somerset! We're one of eight councils chosen to tackle empty shops with new 'High Street Rental Auction' powers.
Read more: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-s...
Read more: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-s...
Watching the bullying and shouting down of President Zelensky in the Oval Office today by Trump and Vance is sickening. I stand with Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Watching the bullying and shouting down of President Zelensky in the Oval Office today by Trump and Vance is sickening. I stand with Ukraine.
Delighted that North Somerset Council have been shortlisted as a finalist at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in the Health and Social Care category to recognise our work developing a 24 hour response service that has helped provide better care, prevent hospital and care home admissions.
February 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Delighted that North Somerset Council have been shortlisted as a finalist at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in the Health and Social Care category to recognise our work developing a 24 hour response service that has helped provide better care, prevent hospital and care home admissions.
The Portishead and Pill to Bristol railway project is ON!
Following intense work by the West of England Mayor and combined authority, North Somerset Council, Network Rail and the Department for Transport, we’ve come up with a plan for a fully funded program of work to get started this summer!
Following intense work by the West of England Mayor and combined authority, North Somerset Council, Network Rail and the Department for Transport, we’ve come up with a plan for a fully funded program of work to get started this summer!
February 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Portishead and Pill to Bristol railway project is ON!
Following intense work by the West of England Mayor and combined authority, North Somerset Council, Network Rail and the Department for Transport, we’ve come up with a plan for a fully funded program of work to get started this summer!
Following intense work by the West of England Mayor and combined authority, North Somerset Council, Network Rail and the Department for Transport, we’ve come up with a plan for a fully funded program of work to get started this summer!
In London this morning to meet Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, at the Department for Transport. Important opportunity to work with West of England leaders and Mayor Dan Norris to promote the Portishead and Pill to Bristol railway line.
February 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In London this morning to meet Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, at the Department for Transport. Important opportunity to work with West of England leaders and Mayor Dan Norris to promote the Portishead and Pill to Bristol railway line.
I’ll be presenting proposals for a balanced budget and 4.99% council tax rise to North Somerset Council’s executive committee next week, amid a worsening three-year forecast.
If approved, the plans will go to the next Full Council meeting.
More here: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/balance...
If approved, the plans will go to the next Full Council meeting.
More here: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/balance...
January 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I’ll be presenting proposals for a balanced budget and 4.99% council tax rise to North Somerset Council’s executive committee next week, amid a worsening three-year forecast.
If approved, the plans will go to the next Full Council meeting.
More here: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/balance...
If approved, the plans will go to the next Full Council meeting.
More here: n-somerset.gov.uk/news/balance...
The Government has finally implemented legislation that will see a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans start by October 2027. More than 50 countries already do this, including Germany, who have achieved a 98% recycling rate.
January 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Government has finally implemented legislation that will see a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans start by October 2027. More than 50 countries already do this, including Germany, who have achieved a 98% recycling rate.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, when we remember all those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Visit the @HMD.UK website to find out more: www.hmd.org.uk
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Visit the @HMD.UK website to find out more: www.hmd.org.uk
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
January 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, when we remember all those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Visit the @HMD.UK website to find out more: www.hmd.org.uk
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Visit the @HMD.UK website to find out more: www.hmd.org.uk
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Good to talk about local issues on BBC Politics West this morning. Talking airports, housing, crime and budgets. You can watch it back here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good to talk about local issues on BBC Politics West this morning. Talking airports, housing, crime and budgets. You can watch it back here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...