Bill Revans 🔶
@billrevans.bsky.social
LibDem Leader of Somerset Council representing North Petherton. Dad to Ros Nick & Tim, married to Rosie. Chair of North Petherton Cricket Club.
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The newest section of the Windsor Hill Greenway near #SheptonMallet (which follows the route of the former #Somerset and #Dorset Joint Railway) is now open to the public: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2557516... #LDReporter #activetravel
Part of Somerset's 'forgotten railway' reopens as rural cycling route
60 years after the final trains stopped here, volunteers and local contractors have reopened the Windsor Hill route as a walking and cycling route
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The newest section of the Windsor Hill Greenway near #SheptonMallet (which follows the route of the former #Somerset and #Dorset Joint Railway) is now open to the public: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2557516... #LDReporter #activetravel
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#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has slammed the Department for Education's "massively disappointing" decision to delay the Schools White Paper until the spring of 2026, creating uncertainty for local families: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2556686... #LDReporter #SEND
Somerset Council slams 'massively disappointing' delays to special needs reforms
The promised Schools White Paper won't now arrived until the spring of 2026 - leaving children and families "waiting ever longer" for…
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has slammed the Department for Education's "massively disappointing" decision to delay the Schools White Paper until the spring of 2026, creating uncertainty for local families: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2556686... #LDReporter #SEND
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#NorthPetherton will see its former library turned into housing despite the best efforts of local #Somerset councillor @billrevans.bsky.social: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2554565... #LDReporter #A38
Former Somerset library damaged in storm to be turned into housing
The library relocated to the nearby community centre in September 2022
www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#NorthPetherton will see its former library turned into housing despite the best efforts of local #Somerset councillor @billrevans.bsky.social: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2554565... #LDReporter #A38
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#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has said "hate has no home in Somerset" following attacks on religious buildings in #Taunton and #Bridgwater: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2549781... #LDReporter
'Hate has no home in Somerset' as council leader condemns 'criminal acts'
The leader of Somerset Council has stated "hate has no home in Somerset" following recent protests and attacks on two religious buildings.
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has said "hate has no home in Somerset" following attacks on religious buildings in #Taunton and #Bridgwater: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2549781... #LDReporter
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#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has laid tributes following the sudden passing of #Glastonbury councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2538442... #LDReporter
Tributes paid following sudden death of Glastonbury councillor Nick Cottle
Tributes have been paid to a "positive man and colourful character" following the sudden death of Glastonbury councillor Nick Cottle at…
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has laid tributes following the sudden passing of #Glastonbury councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2538442... #LDReporter
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Liberal Democrat Leader of Somerset Council @billrevans.bsky.social gave evidence to the Select Committee on The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance in March. The Report has now been published.
committees.parliament.uk/work/8703/th...
committees.parliament.uk/work/8703/th...
The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance - Committees - UK Parliament
As Government seeks to reform local government finance, this inquiry will consider whether the local government finance system is fit for purpose and assess how it can meet the needs of local authorit...
committees.parliament.uk
July 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Liberal Democrat Leader of Somerset Council @billrevans.bsky.social gave evidence to the Select Committee on The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance in March. The Report has now been published.
committees.parliament.uk/work/8703/th...
committees.parliament.uk/work/8703/th...
This #SomersetDay (Sun 11 May), Somerset Council will proudly fly the Somerset flag — as well as the Union Flag and St George’s Cross because we are proud to be British and English.
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May 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This #SomersetDay (Sun 11 May), Somerset Council will proudly fly the Somerset flag — as well as the Union Flag and St George’s Cross because we are proud to be British and English.
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Love the smell of democracy in the morning
May 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Love the smell of democracy in the morning
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Happy Easter everyone.
April 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Happy Easter everyone.
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The new #Wilstock Primary School in #Bridgwater will be open by September 2027 after this decision by #Somerset Council: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #CIL
New Somerset 'villages' pressure relieved by new primary school
It will be open to pupils by September 2027
www.somersetlive.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The new #Wilstock Primary School in #Bridgwater will be open by September 2027 after this decision by #Somerset Council: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #CIL
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Absolutely disgraceful that the Home Office is now trying to send an Afghan woman, who helped western forces, back to the Taliban.
Yvette Cooper should be putting a stop to this immediately.
Yvette Cooper should be putting a stop to this immediately.
This is a new low, even for the Telegraph's regular printing of spurious and misleading bs on why people cannot be removed from the UK. Under absolutely no circumstances should Afghan women seeking to remain in the UK be sent back to Afghanistan where they are at risk of serious harm.
April 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Absolutely disgraceful that the Home Office is now trying to send an Afghan woman, who helped western forces, back to the Taliban.
Yvette Cooper should be putting a stop to this immediately.
Yvette Cooper should be putting a stop to this immediately.
The Taxpayer’s Alliance has published this map claiming Somerset Council has 54 members of staff earning over £100,000 a year.
This was the position two years ago on day 1 of Somerset Council, with all the staff from the Districts and County Council coming together into the Unitary Council.
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This was the position two years ago on day 1 of Somerset Council, with all the staff from the Districts and County Council coming together into the Unitary Council.
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April 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Taxpayer’s Alliance has published this map claiming Somerset Council has 54 members of staff earning over £100,000 a year.
This was the position two years ago on day 1 of Somerset Council, with all the staff from the Districts and County Council coming together into the Unitary Council.
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This was the position two years ago on day 1 of Somerset Council, with all the staff from the Districts and County Council coming together into the Unitary Council.
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Alan Sugar might not be everyone’s favourite but he talks sense on Brexit
Amol Rajan, "What do you think it would take to get this country growing again?"
Alan Sugar, "Go back into the European Union"
"That's what I would do. If I was in charge, I'd beg to get back in again"
Alan Sugar, "Go back into the European Union"
"That's what I would do. If I was in charge, I'd beg to get back in again"
March 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Alan Sugar might not be everyone’s favourite but he talks sense on Brexit
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A reminder of these truly shocking Brexit stats…
❗It's cost the UK economy £140 BN
❗1.8 MILLION jobs have been lost
❗Household food prices have gone up by £250 a year
Source 👇
❗It's cost the UK economy £140 BN
❗1.8 MILLION jobs have been lost
❗Household food prices have gone up by £250 a year
Source 👇
The Cost of Brexit
Change Minds → Change Politics
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March 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A reminder of these truly shocking Brexit stats…
❗It's cost the UK economy £140 BN
❗1.8 MILLION jobs have been lost
❗Household food prices have gone up by £250 a year
Source 👇
❗It's cost the UK economy £140 BN
❗1.8 MILLION jobs have been lost
❗Household food prices have gone up by £250 a year
Source 👇
You also can’t fix local government funding without fixing social care.
We are funding social care on an unfair tax on 1991 Property Values
It’s bonkers!
@libdems.org.uk @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@markpackuk.bsky.social
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
We are funding social care on an unfair tax on 1991 Property Values
It’s bonkers!
@libdems.org.uk @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@markpackuk.bsky.social
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
It's the elephant in the waiting room.
You can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.
You can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.
March 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
You also can’t fix local government funding without fixing social care.
We are funding social care on an unfair tax on 1991 Property Values
It’s bonkers!
@libdems.org.uk @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@markpackuk.bsky.social
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
We are funding social care on an unfair tax on 1991 Property Values
It’s bonkers!
@libdems.org.uk @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@markpackuk.bsky.social
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
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Somerset Council Leader @billrevans.bsky.social, appeared in Parliament today with a clear message regarding the state of local government finances.
Lib Dems will keep pushing government for a solution.
Lib Dems will keep pushing government for a solution.
March 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Somerset Council Leader @billrevans.bsky.social, appeared in Parliament today with a clear message regarding the state of local government finances.
Lib Dems will keep pushing government for a solution.
Lib Dems will keep pushing government for a solution.
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ICYMI, here's what #Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social had to say during a recent visit to Westminster: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Budget2025 #counciltax
UK councils will declare bankruptcy 'like confetti' warning issued
Somerset council leader described council tax as 'a broken model'
www.somersetlive.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
ICYMI, here's what #Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social had to say during a recent visit to Westminster: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Budget2025 #counciltax
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UK councils could start declaring effective bankruptcy "like confetti" without serious reform of how local government and adult social care are funded, #Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has warned: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Budget2025 #counciltax
UK councils will declare bankruptcy 'like confetti' warning issued
Somerset council leader described council tax as 'a broken model'
www.somersetlive.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
UK councils could start declaring effective bankruptcy "like confetti" without serious reform of how local government and adult social care are funded, #Somerset Council leader @billrevans.bsky.social has warned: www.somersetlive.co.... #LDReporter #Budget2025 #counciltax
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BREAKING: If an election were to happen tomorrow it would be a Liberal supermajority.
March 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
BREAKING: If an election were to happen tomorrow it would be a Liberal supermajority.
Gave evidence to the Housing, Communities & Local Government select committee on Funding & Sustainability of Local Government with Council leaders from around the country & different political colours with one message.
The current system of funding local government is broken.
The current system of funding local government is broken.
March 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Gave evidence to the Housing, Communities & Local Government select committee on Funding & Sustainability of Local Government with Council leaders from around the country & different political colours with one message.
The current system of funding local government is broken.
The current system of funding local government is broken.
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The South West has the biggest attainment gap in the country.
By the end of secondary school, our region's disadvantaged pupils are 18 months behind the national average.
Local authorities used to be vital in boosting attainment - I urged the government to work with councils now to close the gap👇
By the end of secondary school, our region's disadvantaged pupils are 18 months behind the national average.
Local authorities used to be vital in boosting attainment - I urged the government to work with councils now to close the gap👇
March 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The South West has the biggest attainment gap in the country.
By the end of secondary school, our region's disadvantaged pupils are 18 months behind the national average.
Local authorities used to be vital in boosting attainment - I urged the government to work with councils now to close the gap👇
By the end of secondary school, our region's disadvantaged pupils are 18 months behind the national average.
Local authorities used to be vital in boosting attainment - I urged the government to work with councils now to close the gap👇
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Happy #WorldBookDay! I was delighted to celebrate with local children & attended a Parliamentary event to support the World Book Day campaign to make reading entertaining & empowering. Don't forget, Somerset Libraries #Glastonbury is offering children a free book with their World Book Day voucher.
March 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happy #WorldBookDay! I was delighted to celebrate with local children & attended a Parliamentary event to support the World Book Day campaign to make reading entertaining & empowering. Don't forget, Somerset Libraries #Glastonbury is offering children a free book with their World Book Day voucher.