The counts are in with 42 seats won, the Liberal Democrats have won control of Dorset Council.

For a full breakdown of the newly elected councillors, visit our website orlo.uk/9Kiq5

I can’t wait to get started. Thank you.

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 😁😁😁

Congratulations to Rob Isaacs, our newest councillor on Taunton Town Council, representing Wellsprings & Rowbarton.

This by-election came after the retirement of long-standing councillor Marcia Hill.

Result:

Lib Dem 564
Con 340
Lab 301

#LibDems are the only alternative to the Conservatives in #Somerset . We are the majority Somerset Council in contrast to Labour, with just 5 seats out of 110. We speak for the people in the county who have had enough of 14 years of Conservative failure. #LocalElections2024

📣 LibDem Hold
By-Election Mendip South,
Somerset Council
Cause LibDem Resignation

Congratulations to Councillor Rob Reed

🔶 1313. 47%
🌳 1122. 40%
💚 200. 7%
🌹 139. 5%

A fantastic by-election result in Mendip South for Somerset Council. It’s a win for Lib Dem Rob Reed - congratulations to him and our amazing team of volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone in Mendip South for your support 🔶

Yesterday, Josh Baker was in the wickets for Worcestershire against Somerset in the Second Eleven Championship. Today, suddenly, he is gone. He was only 20. The match has been abandoned, of course. It is now a day for grief and reflection.

🚨We are excited to announce our teams for the opening league fixtures of the season 🏏

1⃣ First Team are at home to Temple Cloud Cricket Club starting at 12pm.

2⃣ Second team are away at Lympsham and Belvedere Cricket Club at 1.30pm.

I’m not one for complaining but I am gutted! I spent 27 years in the Army and today I was going to vote in my local elections.

I was sadly turned away at the door as my Veteran ID was not allowed as formal ID.

I will be fighting for this “special ID” to be “more” formal🇬🇧

Please be aware - yellow warning in place for thunderstorms and heavy rain across parts of Somerset from tonight and into tomorrow - please take care on the roads 👇 remember to drive according to the conditions.

We’re launching #ScreenSomerset , a pilot project looking to bring more filming to the county.
🎥 Filming brings money and jobs to local businesses and helps put us on the tourism map 🗺️
The project is supported by Government funding
Learn more 👉 orlo.uk/uPxm0

.Somerset Council leader Bill Revans 🔶 had some warm word at the opening of this new Homes in Sedgemoor development near #Bridgwater town centre: somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-… #LDReporter #Somerset

It was a pleasure to write about this wonderful piece of inclusive work Holyrood Academy Holyrood SEND and Inclusion 👍

cstuk.org.uk/news-publicati…

As a carer myself, I know how rewarding it can be, but also how relentless and exhausting.

The Government must fix the flawed and failing Carer's Allowance system as an urgent priority.

Doc is overworked and stressed.
Bashful has anxiety.
Happy is over medicated and
Dopey is running the country…

The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier is designed to protect more than 11,300 homes🏡
bbc.in/3JvtPVc

Congratulations Sir Michael! 🎖️
The founder of Glastonbury Festival has been knighted by the Princess Royal ➡️ bbc.in/4aM7LBU

Shropshire Council tried to make £50m of cuts last year and wants to make a further £60m this year, with residents facing higher Council Tax and fewer services.

I asked the Minister to review the funding formula and help save services in counties like ours.

The decision to scrap FA Cup replays is devastating news for lower league and non-league football clubs who didn't even get a say on this huge decision.

That's why I'm putting forward an amendment to the Football Governance Bill which would reinstate FA Cup replays.

COMPETITION: Somerset CCC and Higos Insurance are giving you the chance to win a signed copy of the new Metro Bank One Day Cup shirt!! 🔥🔥

To be in with a chance simply like, repost and follow Higos Insurance Services!

Winner chosen at random on Saturday

#WeAreSomerset
#OurRegionRises