📣 My theme as Lord Mayor this year is celebrating Bristol's international relationships. Please do give the new BITA handle on IG @bristoltwincities You can find out more about the BITA by following this link ⬇️ bristol.gov.uk/residents/muse…

🌍 This afternoon I was delighted to welcome members from Business and Professional Women UK 📣 We had a great discussion about how we can strengthen our ties and support women here in the UK and internationally - in this case in particular The Grand Bahamas 🇧🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦

☀️ Bringing the community together 👏 Honoured yesterday to join members of the local community at The Park Centre in Knowle. They hosted a Summer Fun Day with plenty of craft activities, food and entertainment for all to enjoy 🎡 Find out more ⬇️ theparkcentre.org.uk

🎨 Art attack! A chance to ease-l up and enjoy a splash of colour in the sunshine at The Muriel Alleyway Art Fair in Brislington ☀️ They've done a brilliant job of brightening up the alleyway 🙌 Find out more here 👇 headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/churc…

Spreading the word that LifeSavers offer fully funded resources for financial education in primary schools. Fantastic to see such important services available to our young people! 🙌 Find out more 👇 justfinancefoundation.org.uk/schools-hub?tf…

🍓 Over the weekend I had the opportunity to join with residents for an afternoon 'Strawberry Tea' at Dr White's Almshouse in Bedminster 🫖 Find out more here 👇 housingcare.org/housing-care/f…

🇬🇧 As Lord Mayor and First Citizen of Bristol, I have the privilege every fortnight to welcome new British citizens 🤝 Ceremonies take place at the Registry Office near Corn Street. Thank you to all those staff involved in overseeing this wonderful occasion! 🙌

📢 All aboard! On Friday I joined with representatives from WECA and Bristol City Council to celebrate the 1yr birthday of the Portway Park and Ride station 🚄 Congratulations to the winner of the GWR birthday card competition! 🙌 #bristollordmayor #Bristol #traintravel

Happy independence day Jamaica! 🇯🇲 Absolutely delighted to join today with those from the Jamaican Bristol community to raise their flag in recognition of their independence in 1962 🎂 I was thankful to express my gratitude in having you as part of our city's diaspora 🌍

🌊 Last weekend I had a fantastic time joining with organisers and guests at Creative Waves Bristol for their social action project event 🎨 An initiative started by three young people with a passion for improving community wellbeing through creative expression 🎉

🎈Up up and away! A huge thanks to the team at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta for once again putting on an incredible show at Ashton Court. It was great to be joined by guests from Château-d'Oex where a balloon show has been held for the last 44 years! 👏

M Shed are hosting a series of events to learn more about each of Bristol’s wonderful twin city relationships 🌍 10:30-15:30 - free family event, M Shed, Bristol This week the focus was on Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪 Next week the 'Twinning Tuesday' will look at Beira, Mozambique 🇲🇿

Happy 77th Independence Day Pakistan!🇵🇰 Earlier today I joined with members of the Pakistani Bristol Community to raise their national flag in front of Bristol City Council City Hall 👏 Huge congratulations to Pakistan on winning their first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games!🏅

📚 Good luck to all those receiving their A-Level results today! I hope you all get the desired results, and I'm sure no matter you will go on to have bright futures! ☀️

Fantastic to join the cohort from the Bristol Indian community earlier today! 🙌 Together we raised the national flag to celebrate the 78th independence day of India 🇮🇳 I am grateful to have had the opportunity to express my gratitude for this today 🌍

In celebration of Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day, on Saturday, the Deputy Lord Mayor had the honour of joining Antonina (Ukraine Aid & Welfare) in raising the Ukrainian Flag 🇺🇦 Wonderful National Music, Singing & Exhibition @ City Hall🤗 #WeAreAllBristol #ChainOfUnityNational

Saddened to hear of the passing of Laura Welti, long time campaigner for disability rights in Bristol and beyond. My thoughts go out to Laura’s friends and family at this difficult time

Wonderful to join Anndeloris and others at College Green earlier, raising Trinidad and Tobago's flag to celebrate and mark 62 years of independence tomorrow 🇹🇹 😊

An emotional morning celebrating the life of Bruce Simmonds. Brucie/Brucie Baby to many chaired the The Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children Appeal for 50 years, tirelessly supporting #Bristol children. A huge thank you Bruce, for all that you did. My thoughts are with Kathy, Ian and the family at this sad time

Always a pleasure to join the volunteers at From Bristol With Love For Ukraine. I was on hand to help pack their 72nd Consignment of humanitarian aid. Thank You for all those who donate and those who volunteer their time 😊