Joe Harris
@cllrjoeharris.bsky.social
Leader of the Lib Dems in Local Government @libdemlocalgov | Councillor for Cirencester, the Capital of the Cotswolds | Chelsea FC fan.
Congratulations to @paulcotswolds.bsky.social on being selected parliamentary candidate for the North Cotswolds!
Anyone that knows Paul knows that he’s a tireless campaigner and has a record of getting things done. He’s also the person who got me involved in politics (don’t hold that against him!).
Anyone that knows Paul knows that he’s a tireless campaigner and has a record of getting things done. He’s also the person who got me involved in politics (don’t hold that against him!).
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations to @paulcotswolds.bsky.social on being selected parliamentary candidate for the North Cotswolds!
Anyone that knows Paul knows that he’s a tireless campaigner and has a record of getting things done. He’s also the person who got me involved in politics (don’t hold that against him!).
Anyone that knows Paul knows that he’s a tireless campaigner and has a record of getting things done. He’s also the person who got me involved in politics (don’t hold that against him!).
Looking forward to heading to Lib Dem Conference this weekend! If you’re at conference, come and say hello 👋
Labour are all over the place. Reform want to drag Britain backwards. ❌
It’s time to offer the British people something better.
Labour are all over the place. Reform want to drag Britain backwards. ❌
It’s time to offer the British people something better.
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking forward to heading to Lib Dem Conference this weekend! If you’re at conference, come and say hello 👋
Labour are all over the place. Reform want to drag Britain backwards. ❌
It’s time to offer the British people something better.
Labour are all over the place. Reform want to drag Britain backwards. ❌
It’s time to offer the British people something better.
Too often, utility companies dig up our roads and fail to restore them properly even though the law requires it.
We’re putting a stop to this. Companies that don’t play by the rules will face fines.
Our roads belong to everyone, and we’re making sure they’re treated with respect.
#gloucestershire
We’re putting a stop to this. Companies that don’t play by the rules will face fines.
Our roads belong to everyone, and we’re making sure they’re treated with respect.
#gloucestershire
August 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Too often, utility companies dig up our roads and fail to restore them properly even though the law requires it.
We’re putting a stop to this. Companies that don’t play by the rules will face fines.
Our roads belong to everyone, and we’re making sure they’re treated with respect.
#gloucestershire
We’re putting a stop to this. Companies that don’t play by the rules will face fines.
Our roads belong to everyone, and we’re making sure they’re treated with respect.
#gloucestershire
🚨 More power than our MPs. Managing £17 BILLION in services yet no voice on the main stage at conference. Lib Dem councillors deserve better.
August 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 More power than our MPs. Managing £17 BILLION in services yet no voice on the main stage at conference. Lib Dem councillors deserve better.
June 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Thrilled to be re-elected unopposed as the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in local government! A thank you message from me 👇
#libdems #councillors
#libdems #councillors
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Thrilled to be re-elected unopposed as the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in local government! A thank you message from me 👇
#libdems #councillors
#libdems #councillors
Thrilled to sign my acceptance of office form to officially become the Gloucestershire County Councillor for Cirencester Park. The hard work continues!
May 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Thrilled to sign my acceptance of office form to officially become the Gloucestershire County Councillor for Cirencester Park. The hard work continues!
Get out and vote! Not long to go.
May 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Get out and vote! Not long to go.
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester and I’m standing in the local elections in two weeks time to try and do that for another four years.
#cotswolds #cirencester #localelections #libdems
#cotswolds #cirencester #localelections #libdems
April 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester and I’m standing in the local elections in two weeks time to try and do that for another four years.
#cotswolds #cirencester #localelections #libdems
#cotswolds #cirencester #localelections #libdems
Taking a break from the campaign trail to head to London, where I’ll be speaking to the Lib Dem parliamentary party.
So many of them are passionate advocates for councils, with firsthand experience as councillors. They understand the challenges we face on the ground.
So many of them are passionate advocates for councils, with firsthand experience as councillors. They understand the challenges we face on the ground.
April 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Taking a break from the campaign trail to head to London, where I’ll be speaking to the Lib Dem parliamentary party.
So many of them are passionate advocates for councils, with firsthand experience as councillors. They understand the challenges we face on the ground.
So many of them are passionate advocates for councils, with firsthand experience as councillors. They understand the challenges we face on the ground.
It’s official! The nomination forms are in and I’m thrilled to say I’m now officially a candidate standing for re-election to the County Council!
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester, the place I live and where I was raised and that has shaped me as a person.
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester, the place I live and where I was raised and that has shaped me as a person.
March 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It’s official! The nomination forms are in and I’m thrilled to say I’m now officially a candidate standing for re-election to the County Council!
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester, the place I live and where I was raised and that has shaped me as a person.
My first political love has always been representing Cirencester, the place I live and where I was raised and that has shaped me as a person.
There’s a serious housing crisis in the Cotswolds. Many people who’ve grown up here simply can’t afford to stay.
We urgently need more genuinely affordable homes for local families, along with essential upgrades to infrastructure like roads and sewage systems to support them. 🏡
We urgently need more genuinely affordable homes for local families, along with essential upgrades to infrastructure like roads and sewage systems to support them. 🏡
March 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
There’s a serious housing crisis in the Cotswolds. Many people who’ve grown up here simply can’t afford to stay.
We urgently need more genuinely affordable homes for local families, along with essential upgrades to infrastructure like roads and sewage systems to support them. 🏡
We urgently need more genuinely affordable homes for local families, along with essential upgrades to infrastructure like roads and sewage systems to support them. 🏡
Our message to the Labour Government is simple:
Bigger councils may seem more efficient, but they risk distancing decision-making from local people.
Issues should be decided by those who understand them best - the people they impact.
Let’s keep decision-making close to home.
Bigger councils may seem more efficient, but they risk distancing decision-making from local people.
Issues should be decided by those who understand them best - the people they impact.
Let’s keep decision-making close to home.
March 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Our message to the Labour Government is simple:
Bigger councils may seem more efficient, but they risk distancing decision-making from local people.
Issues should be decided by those who understand them best - the people they impact.
Let’s keep decision-making close to home.
Bigger councils may seem more efficient, but they risk distancing decision-making from local people.
Issues should be decided by those who understand them best - the people they impact.
Let’s keep decision-making close to home.
Great to be at the District Councils’ Network conference last week. We asked some Lib Dem councillors why district councils matter…
#districtcouncils #councils #localgovernment #libdems
#districtcouncils #councils #localgovernment #libdems
March 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Great to be at the District Councils’ Network conference last week. We asked some Lib Dem councillors why district councils matter…
#districtcouncils #councils #localgovernment #libdems
#districtcouncils #councils #localgovernment #libdems
Great to welcome Rev Richard Coles fresh from the I’m a Celeb jungle to the District Councils’ Network conference! We tried to get GK Barry but I think she was unavailable 😂 Richard was a good sport and great to hear about his incredibly varied life from pop star to vicar!
March 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Great to welcome Rev Richard Coles fresh from the I’m a Celeb jungle to the District Councils’ Network conference! We tried to get GK Barry but I think she was unavailable 😂 Richard was a good sport and great to hear about his incredibly varied life from pop star to vicar!
Great to welcome Rev Richard Coles fresh from the I’m a Celeb jungle to the District Councils’ Network conference! We tried to get GL Barry but I think she was unavailable 😂 Richard was a good sport and great to hear about his incredibly varied life from pop star to vicar!
March 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Great to welcome Rev Richard Coles fresh from the I’m a Celeb jungle to the District Councils’ Network conference! We tried to get GL Barry but I think she was unavailable 😂 Richard was a good sport and great to hear about his incredibly varied life from pop star to vicar!
Spent a fantastic few days at Milton Keynes City Council as part of their Local Government Association Peer Challenge.
We’ve seen first-hand a well-run council with a team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate staff—all committed to delivering the best for their city.
We’ve seen first-hand a well-run council with a team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate staff—all committed to delivering the best for their city.
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Spent a fantastic few days at Milton Keynes City Council as part of their Local Government Association Peer Challenge.
We’ve seen first-hand a well-run council with a team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate staff—all committed to delivering the best for their city.
We’ve seen first-hand a well-run council with a team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate staff—all committed to delivering the best for their city.
The Churn Project means so much to me. They supported my late grandfather and a family member in tough times. Proud to help fund their work!
I recently visited to see their incredible work—tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing, and supporting people in crisis in our area. #cirencester
I recently visited to see their incredible work—tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing, and supporting people in crisis in our area. #cirencester
March 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Churn Project means so much to me. They supported my late grandfather and a family member in tough times. Proud to help fund their work!
I recently visited to see their incredible work—tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing, and supporting people in crisis in our area. #cirencester
I recently visited to see their incredible work—tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing, and supporting people in crisis in our area. #cirencester
The Conservatives trapped hundreds of thousands of children in poverty with their cruel and counterproductive two-child limit and Labour have done nothing about it since taking office.
It’s high time to scrap this limit and lift millions of children out of poverty.
It’s high time to scrap this limit and lift millions of children out of poverty.
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Conservatives trapped hundreds of thousands of children in poverty with their cruel and counterproductive two-child limit and Labour have done nothing about it since taking office.
It’s high time to scrap this limit and lift millions of children out of poverty.
It’s high time to scrap this limit and lift millions of children out of poverty.
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.