Reform UK are now the official opposition in Mendip Ward BaNES and, if independent polling is to be believed, across the Nation.
Locally so far we have…
- During campaigning, caused the Lib Dems to promise not to remove the protected bus lay-bys in Temple Cloud which was due to be removed as part of the Chew Valley Links plan (1.7.25);
- Reduced the number of voters supporting the Lib Dems in the by-election from 824 (2023) to 496 (3.7.25).
- Challenged the Lib Dems to act swiftly to make the Temple Bridge n/b bus stop safer (6.7.25); Caused the Lib Dems to agree to meet with residents to discuss action; Caused the neighbouring Lib Dem councillor to investigate why action was not taken sooner (8.7.25);
- Challenged BaNES Liveable Neighbourhood Team at the Village hall, about their Liveable Neighbourhood Plan (22.07.25);
- Taken a seat on the non-political Temple Cloud Parish Council to ensure our perspective is represented (22.07.25);
Personally I have…
- Set up this blog as a tool to monitor the issues that are important to me and those I meet, both locally and sometimes nationally. It’s also a way of my developing my own opinions and policy ideas. Important because I promise to listen.
- Provided regular challenge to our Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse via her facebook page. Very occasionally we agree.
Mendip Ward BaNES - in need of Reform… 