Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly
@voteciaran.uk
Labour 🌹 | Leader Weston-super-Mare Town Council | Councillor North Somerset Council | Former Mayor
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Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly
@voteciaran.uk
· Nov 22
This is a list i've put together of councillors (from all parties) on North Somerset Council who are on Bluesky.
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
It's never over until it's over, even in stoppage time....
Delighted that the funding gap for Birnbeck Pier has been closed and it will be completed by the end of 2026.
n-somerset.gov.uk/news/ps554m-...
Delighted that the funding gap for Birnbeck Pier has been closed and it will be completed by the end of 2026.
n-somerset.gov.uk/news/ps554m-...
£5.54m Lottery lifeline secures future of Birnbeck Pier restoration
North Somerset Council’s bid for an additional £5.54m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the restoration of Birnbeck Pier has been successful, it was announced at full council toda...
n-somerset.gov.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It's never over until it's over, even in stoppage time....
Delighted that the funding gap for Birnbeck Pier has been closed and it will be completed by the end of 2026.
n-somerset.gov.uk/news/ps554m-...
Delighted that the funding gap for Birnbeck Pier has been closed and it will be completed by the end of 2026.
n-somerset.gov.uk/news/ps554m-...
Like many parents with a child in nursery I'm grateful for the government's 30 hours free childcare which starts today.
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old you may get 30 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks of the year
Details ⤵️
www.gov.uk/free-childca...
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old you may get 30 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks of the year
Details ⤵️
www.gov.uk/free-childca...
September 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Like many parents with a child in nursery I'm grateful for the government's 30 hours free childcare which starts today.
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old you may get 30 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks of the year
Details ⤵️
www.gov.uk/free-childca...
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old you may get 30 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks of the year
Details ⤵️
www.gov.uk/free-childca...
Massive congratulations to the #Lionesses, that was a nerve racking final. This team doesn't know when it's beat!
She might not be able to talk yet but you have a new fan.
She might not be able to talk yet but you have a new fan.
July 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Massive congratulations to the #Lionesses, that was a nerve racking final. This team doesn't know when it's beat!
She might not be able to talk yet but you have a new fan.
She might not be able to talk yet but you have a new fan.
Reposted by Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly
In "Legitimate Concerns" news.
41% of the 899 arrested for taking part in Farage Riots last year had been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
For those arrested by one police force, this figure was 68%.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
41% of the 899 arrested for taking part in Farage Riots last year had been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
For those arrested by one police force, this figure was 68%.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Two in five arrested for last summer’s UK riots had been reported for domestic abuse
Police data indicates overlaps between public violent disorder and domestic violence and abuse
www.theguardian.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In "Legitimate Concerns" news.
41% of the 899 arrested for taking part in Farage Riots last year had been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
For those arrested by one police force, this figure was 68%.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
41% of the 899 arrested for taking part in Farage Riots last year had been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
For those arrested by one police force, this figure was 68%.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
👋Good to catch up with @danaldridgemp.bsky.social today and to chat about lots of the fantastic work that Weston Town Council are doing, as well discuss my favourite topic of devolution (yes I know I'm boring).
June 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
👋Good to catch up with @danaldridgemp.bsky.social today and to chat about lots of the fantastic work that Weston Town Council are doing, as well discuss my favourite topic of devolution (yes I know I'm boring).
THANK YOU 💕
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and shared our fundraiser - it's really appreciated.
We raised just over £1k for Weston Hospicecare and in total the hospice raised £23k last night which will go such a long way. Massive appreciation to everyone.
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and shared our fundraiser - it's really appreciated.
We raised just over £1k for Weston Hospicecare and in total the hospice raised £23k last night which will go such a long way. Massive appreciation to everyone.
March 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
THANK YOU 💕
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and shared our fundraiser - it's really appreciated.
We raised just over £1k for Weston Hospicecare and in total the hospice raised £23k last night which will go such a long way. Massive appreciation to everyone.
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and shared our fundraiser - it's really appreciated.
We raised just over £1k for Weston Hospicecare and in total the hospice raised £23k last night which will go such a long way. Massive appreciation to everyone.
💃🕺TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT
After 10 weeks of training my wife and I will be dancing in front of a room of almost 300 people tonight - raising money for Weston Hospicecare.
Final opportunity to donate ⤵️
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
After 10 weeks of training my wife and I will be dancing in front of a room of almost 300 people tonight - raising money for Weston Hospicecare.
Final opportunity to donate ⤵️
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
March 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
💃🕺TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT
After 10 weeks of training my wife and I will be dancing in front of a room of almost 300 people tonight - raising money for Weston Hospicecare.
Final opportunity to donate ⤵️
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
After 10 weeks of training my wife and I will be dancing in front of a room of almost 300 people tonight - raising money for Weston Hospicecare.
Final opportunity to donate ⤵️
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
I fully agree and support your position @danaldridgemp.bsky.social - I too have serious concerns. There remains scope to influence these policies and I know you'll be making those argument for Weston-super-Mare.
My concerns around Welfare Reform and a request to share your thoughts with me. There's a lot to think about with the recent announcements on welfare reform, and I want to explain my thinking below after yesterday's announcements.
March 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I fully agree and support your position @danaldridgemp.bsky.social - I too have serious concerns. There remains scope to influence these policies and I know you'll be making those argument for Weston-super-Mare.
🕺💃 THAT'S IT. All the dance training is over and this Saturday at 7.30pm I will be taking part, alongside 5 other couples, in Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing all raising money for Weston Hospicecare
youtu.be/lnoXIqccclQ
🎥 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/lnoXIqccclQ
🎥 Weathered Oak
Week10 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
youtu.be
March 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🕺💃 THAT'S IT. All the dance training is over and this Saturday at 7.30pm I will be taking part, alongside 5 other couples, in Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing all raising money for Weston Hospicecare
youtu.be/lnoXIqccclQ
🎥 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/lnoXIqccclQ
🎥 Weathered Oak
🕺💃 It's week 9 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing where 6 couples will dance at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all to raise money for Weston Hospicecare
Not long to go now before the Grand Final....
youtu.be/J4TWMCcvWYg
🎥 Weathered Oak
Not long to go now before the Grand Final....
youtu.be/J4TWMCcvWYg
🎥 Weathered Oak
Week9 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🕺💃 It's week 9 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing where 6 couples will dance at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all to raise money for Weston Hospicecare
Not long to go now before the Grand Final....
youtu.be/J4TWMCcvWYg
🎥 Weathered Oak
Not long to go now before the Grand Final....
youtu.be/J4TWMCcvWYg
🎥 Weathered Oak
The best part about being a councillor is the small wins.
Yes being a councillor involves votes, and speeches, but it's the individual casework that can be the most impactful.
Another piece of casework completed - resolving an accessibility issue to a local pedestrian bridge.
Yes being a councillor involves votes, and speeches, but it's the individual casework that can be the most impactful.
Another piece of casework completed - resolving an accessibility issue to a local pedestrian bridge.
March 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The best part about being a councillor is the small wins.
Yes being a councillor involves votes, and speeches, but it's the individual casework that can be the most impactful.
Another piece of casework completed - resolving an accessibility issue to a local pedestrian bridge.
Yes being a councillor involves votes, and speeches, but it's the individual casework that can be the most impactful.
Another piece of casework completed - resolving an accessibility issue to a local pedestrian bridge.
🕺💃 It's week 8 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing raising money for Weston Hospicecare, ahead of the Grand Final on 29 March
This week we had one to one training to iron out some of our routine - we have a lot of ironing to do!
youtu.be/fQPDR348z6g
🎥 Weathered Oak
This week we had one to one training to iron out some of our routine - we have a lot of ironing to do!
youtu.be/fQPDR348z6g
🎥 Weathered Oak
Week 8 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🕺💃 It's week 8 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing raising money for Weston Hospicecare, ahead of the Grand Final on 29 March
This week we had one to one training to iron out some of our routine - we have a lot of ironing to do!
youtu.be/fQPDR348z6g
🎥 Weathered Oak
This week we had one to one training to iron out some of our routine - we have a lot of ironing to do!
youtu.be/fQPDR348z6g
🎥 Weathered Oak
🕺💃 It's week 7 of 10 of learning to dance where we'll be dancing alongside other couples at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all in aid of Weston Hospicecare
You can see through the concentration on my face how hard i'm working to remember the routine!
📸 Weston hospicecare
You can see through the concentration on my face how hard i'm working to remember the routine!
📸 Weston hospicecare
March 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🕺💃 It's week 7 of 10 of learning to dance where we'll be dancing alongside other couples at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all in aid of Weston Hospicecare
You can see through the concentration on my face how hard i'm working to remember the routine!
📸 Weston hospicecare
You can see through the concentration on my face how hard i'm working to remember the routine!
📸 Weston hospicecare
Reposted by Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly
This is a list i've put together of councillors (from all parties) on North Somerset Council who are on Bluesky.
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
November 22, 2024 at 7:54 PM
This is a list i've put together of councillors (from all parties) on North Somerset Council who are on Bluesky.
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
At a time when delicate diplomacy was needed we saw bullying and humiliation.
Embarrassing day for America that the history books will remember.
Embarrassing day for America that the history books will remember.
February 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
At a time when delicate diplomacy was needed we saw bullying and humiliation.
Embarrassing day for America that the history books will remember.
Embarrassing day for America that the history books will remember.
North Somerset Council has launched a community governance review which looks at town/parish governance across the area such as boundaries & structure, no. of councillors, warding, electoral arrangements etc.
1st stage consultation open until 30 April ⤵️
n-somerset.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/C...
1st stage consultation open until 30 April ⤵️
n-somerset.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/C...
Have Your Say on North Somerset Council's Community Governance Review! - North Somerset Council Consultations
n-somerset.inconsult.uk
February 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
North Somerset Council has launched a community governance review which looks at town/parish governance across the area such as boundaries & structure, no. of councillors, warding, electoral arrangements etc.
1st stage consultation open until 30 April ⤵️
n-somerset.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/C...
1st stage consultation open until 30 April ⤵️
n-somerset.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/C...
🗳️ FULL COUNCIL MEETING
Tonight is North Somerset Council's full council.
The meeting is 6pm at the town hall. Agenda:
1️⃣ Motion: Divestment of funds from companies engaged in arms trade with Israel
2️⃣ Medium term financial plan/capital strategy/treasury management
3️⃣ Council tax setting 2025/26
Tonight is North Somerset Council's full council.
The meeting is 6pm at the town hall. Agenda:
1️⃣ Motion: Divestment of funds from companies engaged in arms trade with Israel
2️⃣ Medium term financial plan/capital strategy/treasury management
3️⃣ Council tax setting 2025/26
Agenda for Council on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, 6.00 pm | North Somerset Council
n-somerset.moderngov.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🗳️ FULL COUNCIL MEETING
Tonight is North Somerset Council's full council.
The meeting is 6pm at the town hall. Agenda:
1️⃣ Motion: Divestment of funds from companies engaged in arms trade with Israel
2️⃣ Medium term financial plan/capital strategy/treasury management
3️⃣ Council tax setting 2025/26
Tonight is North Somerset Council's full council.
The meeting is 6pm at the town hall. Agenda:
1️⃣ Motion: Divestment of funds from companies engaged in arms trade with Israel
2️⃣ Medium term financial plan/capital strategy/treasury management
3️⃣ Council tax setting 2025/26
🕺💃 It's week 5 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
Things got serious this week - I searched the world of Vinted and now have dance shoes. 👞
youtu.be/aTRRL1g-VZY
📹 Weathered Oak
Things got serious this week - I searched the world of Vinted and now have dance shoes. 👞
youtu.be/aTRRL1g-VZY
📹 Weathered Oak
Week 5 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🕺💃 It's week 5 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
Things got serious this week - I searched the world of Vinted and now have dance shoes. 👞
youtu.be/aTRRL1g-VZY
📹 Weathered Oak
Things got serious this week - I searched the world of Vinted and now have dance shoes. 👞
youtu.be/aTRRL1g-VZY
📹 Weathered Oak
Botanik BBQ Weston are in the finals of the British Kebab Awards!
We popped in yesterday to wish them the best of luck ahead of the final at the end of Feb.
They are the only finalists from Weston super Mare so let's get voting.
You can vote here: voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/botanik-bbq-...
We popped in yesterday to wish them the best of luck ahead of the final at the end of Feb.
They are the only finalists from Weston super Mare so let's get voting.
You can vote here: voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/botanik-bbq-...
February 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Botanik BBQ Weston are in the finals of the British Kebab Awards!
We popped in yesterday to wish them the best of luck ahead of the final at the end of Feb.
They are the only finalists from Weston super Mare so let's get voting.
You can vote here: voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/botanik-bbq-...
We popped in yesterday to wish them the best of luck ahead of the final at the end of Feb.
They are the only finalists from Weston super Mare so let's get voting.
You can vote here: voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/botanik-bbq-...
This is fantastic news! I know there's been huge work that has gone on in the background to get this over the line so thanks to everyone involved.
Still a long way to go, but very positive.
Still a long way to go, but very positive.
Here's a breaking #LDReporter story, the Portishead line is back on track.
The government has decided it will give the green light to the reopening of the railway between #Bristol, Pill, and #Portishead
The first trains could be running in 2027
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
The government has decided it will give the green light to the reopening of the railway between #Bristol, Pill, and #Portishead
The first trains could be running in 2027
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
Portishead railway line will reopen with two new stations built
Trains could be running between Bristol and Portishead by 2027
www.somersetlive.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This is fantastic news! I know there's been huge work that has gone on in the background to get this over the line so thanks to everyone involved.
Still a long way to go, but very positive.
Still a long way to go, but very positive.
🕺💃 It's week 4 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
"It's a bit like dancing with a fridge..."
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/IT1xoOEJeHY
"It's a bit like dancing with a fridge..."
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/IT1xoOEJeHY
Week 4 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
youtu.be
February 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🕺💃 It's week 4 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
"It's a bit like dancing with a fridge..."
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/IT1xoOEJeHY
"It's a bit like dancing with a fridge..."
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/IT1xoOEJeHY
First game she's watched and what a mighty win.
What a good luck charm!
What a good luck charm!
February 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
First game she's watched and what a mighty win.
What a good luck charm!
What a good luck charm!
🕺💃 Week 3 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare
If you wish to donate to this great cause you can find the link here: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak Studios
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL3e...
If you wish to donate to this great cause you can find the link here: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak Studios
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL3e...
Week 3 - Strictly Fun Dancing
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🕺💃 Week 3 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare
If you wish to donate to this great cause you can find the link here: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak Studios
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL3e...
If you wish to donate to this great cause you can find the link here: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak Studios
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL3e...
We're dancing for Weston Hospicecare 💃🕺
Imagine Strictly Come Dancing meets Weston-super-Mare...
My wife and I are joining 7 other couples and we have 10 weeks to learn 2 routines before performing live at the Winter Gardens on 29 March.
📹 Weathered Oak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIr...
Imagine Strictly Come Dancing meets Weston-super-Mare...
My wife and I are joining 7 other couples and we have 10 weeks to learn 2 routines before performing live at the Winter Gardens on 29 March.
📹 Weathered Oak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIr...
Ciaran - Strictly Fun Dancing Intro
YouTube video by Ciaran Cronnelly
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We're dancing for Weston Hospicecare 💃🕺
Imagine Strictly Come Dancing meets Weston-super-Mare...
My wife and I are joining 7 other couples and we have 10 weeks to learn 2 routines before performing live at the Winter Gardens on 29 March.
📹 Weathered Oak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIr...
Imagine Strictly Come Dancing meets Weston-super-Mare...
My wife and I are joining 7 other couples and we have 10 weeks to learn 2 routines before performing live at the Winter Gardens on 29 March.
📹 Weathered Oak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIr...
Our latest ward councillor e-newsletter from Charlie, Annabelle and I is out and hitting email boxes.
You can read it below ⤵
mailchi.mp/voteciaran.u...
You can read it below ⤵
mailchi.mp/voteciaran.u...
📝Update from your local councillors
mailchi.mp
January 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our latest ward councillor e-newsletter from Charlie, Annabelle and I is out and hitting email boxes.
You can read it below ⤵
mailchi.mp/voteciaran.u...
You can read it below ⤵
mailchi.mp/voteciaran.u...