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23 Jan 2025
Forgot to tell you - we're now on Bluesky. We are still here, as you can see, as reaching the public is what we're about. But if you are there, follow us. When our numbers there are bigger than here, the balance will tip. Thanks -bsky.app/profile/bneslabourg…
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What's happening with this week's 3-day planned children's social worker strike at B&NES? At Scrutiny Panel from 9:30, Labour will be asking Lib Dem Cabinet & senior officers why the strike is still on, after they were given reassurances last week: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieL…
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Concerned about the #RUH (with Swindon Salisbury hospitals) outsourcing NHS bank staff - without proper scrutiny? RUH leaders are expected at B&NES scrutiny panel from noon. Here's the agenda / webcast link: democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieL…
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
Apr 10
Statment from @LGA_Labour leader @bevcraig on the sad news of the passing of Lord Jeremy Beecham. Former Chair of the @LGAcomms and @UKLabour Leader of Newcastle. 1/2
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Tonight’s B&NES Budget council meeting: Labour’s zero‑cost amendment would raise new cash, improve resident & tourism services, protect public loos and save vital groups like DHI, Julian House, Mentoring Plus & Age UK BaNES. somersetlive.co.uk/news/loca…
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An update on this morning’s call-in on the St Winifred’s Lane liveable neighbourhood is here- facebook.com/share/1JjFngbrS…
A rare popping over here to flag up a very full council chamber at BNES this morning. It’s the call-in on the St Winifred’s Lane liveable neighbourhood. Labour councillors joined with other opposition cllrs to bring this to scrutiny today.
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When Labour councillor Chris Dando asked about Bath & NE Somerset council’s communications strategy resulting in just 59 responses on its budget plans (coming to full council tomorrow), this is what happened: somersetlive.co.uk/news/loca…
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A rare popping over here to flag up a very full council chamber at BNES this morning. It’s the call-in on the St Winifred’s Lane liveable neighbourhood. Labour councillors joined with other opposition cllrs to bring this to scrutiny today.
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Here’s the link to all the papers and webcast- democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieL…
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
Coffee with Cops!
St Michael's Church,
Broad Street, Bath
10:00-12:00 Sunday 22nd February
A place where you can ask questions and in turn we can offer advice as well as provide crime prevention material 👮
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Remember when every councillor voted for better loos in Bath & NE Somerset? Updates on other platforms....
bsky.app/profile/bneslabourg… and
facebook.com/BANESCllrs/post…
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18 Dec 2025
Did you see Bath & North East Somerset's consultations on the Local Plan and a ten-year Movement Strategy for Bath? Labour councillors were v concerned and will follow up in the months ahead... #AffordableHomes #Bath #NorthEastSomerset #HealthyCommunities #PublicTransportConnects
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
3 Dec 2025
Coffee with Cops!
St Michael's Church,
Broad Street, Bath
10:00-12:00 Wednesday 3rd December
A place where you can ask questions and in turn we can offer advice as well as provide crime prevention material 👮
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15 Oct 2025
Remember our campaign to get all eligible children automatically enrolled for free school meals in Bath & NE Somerset? We have numbers! 139 children have been brought into the system, who'd otherwise have fallen through the net - shorturl.at/gaji6
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
12 Oct 2025
Drop in and share your views about Bath's local services with the council and our partners at our Community Conversation at the 3SG Volunteer Fair:
📅Friday 17 Oct, 11am to 3pm, at the Apex Hotel, James St West, Bath.
bathnes.gov.uk/bath-communit…
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
12 Oct 2025
Booking is now open for your free NHS flu vaccination.
Check if you’re eligible and book online nhs.uk/wintervaccinations or via the NHS App for appointments from 1 October.
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
13 Oct 2025
Did you know, you can respond to, or view, a public consultation, comment on planning applications and get involved with council decision making? bathnes.gov.uk/have-your-say
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
13 Oct 2025
If you want to have your say at a future Cabinet meeting find out how here bathnes.gov.uk/speakatcabine…
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27 Aug 2025
Buses buses buses... shorturl.at/cXoj9 - timetable updates, handy links, strike info...
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
We caught up with @WestofEnglandCA Mayor Helen Godwin on her 100th day in office.
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit…
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B&NES Labour Group retweeted
12 Aug 2025
Find out and have your say about the bold action we are proposing to ensure that developers building in our area invest in local community facilities newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news…
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