Leader of Somerset Council representing North Petherton. Dad to Ros Nick & Tim, married to Rosie. Arthritic cricketer.
North Petherton
Joined May 2012
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The new owner of the #Saxonvale site must deliver "an outstanding piece of work" for the people of #Frome, @SomersetCouncil leader @BillRevans has urged: somersetcountygazette.co.uk/… #LDReporter #Somerset
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📻 Listen to our spokesperson @BillRevans explain on @BBCRadio2 the challenges councils face in delivering SEND services, with demand increasing this year. ⬇️
We’re calling on the new administration in government to re-assert its commitment to reforming the system.
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Many county and rural councils are reporting a sharp surge in applications for Education, Health and Care Plans this year.
@BillRevans calls on the government to re-assert its commitment to implementing SEND reforms in full in @guardian ⤵️ theguardian.com/education/20…
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'The only way we're going to stop small boat crossings.. is by having a proper agreement with the entire EU'
Max Wilkinson from the Liberal Democrats told #BBCBreakfast the UK should join the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact as a way of tackling small boat crossings across the Channel
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dn…
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Disabilities don't start at 9:30 AM, and now disabled bus passes won't either.
Huge credit to Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon and campaign groups like Transport for All. Their fight against unfair restrictions has led to nationwide change for fairer, accessible transport!
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You won't hear it from the media, but the Liberal Democrats just had an incredible set of results.
We held off Reform, won more councillors than the Greens and trounced the Conservatives
Right cross the country people are backing us to deliver the real change they deserve. 🔶
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And when it comes to fixing the church roof, the Government should start by reinstating VAT relief on repairs to listed places of worship – as called for by the @NatChurchTrust – and restore funding back to previous, higher levels.
Time to scrap the church tax!
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Liberal Democrat Leader of Shropshire Council, Councillor Heather Kidd has slammed as ‘deeply unfair’ the Government news that Shropshire will receive £4.3 million less in Government funding in 2026/27.
shropshirelive.com/news/2026…
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Commendable effort getting this budget through despite the turmoil of local government funding.
Comes as no surprise the Tories put forward an undeliverable amendment. For years now they've done nothing but campaign for fictitious promises that they could never implement. – at Chard, England
Somerset Council budget approved for 2026/27 ift.tt/Cn0L6YE
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We need a complete overhaul of the SEND system.
@MuniraWilson
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"If schools are more inclusive then we would get better outcomes for children and councils would save money on transport."
⬇️ @BillRevans talks to @TimesRadio about our research on SEND school transport and looks ahead to the Schools White Paper.
➡️ countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk…
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📈 "It is vital that government does not ignore the alarming rise in SEND school transport costs."
⤵️Coverage of our research in today's @Telegraph as @BillRevans calls for the Schools White Paper to confront the rapidly rising costs of SEND transport.
telegraph.co.uk/business/202…
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The government has announced it will pay 90% of councils' historic SEND deficits, which are set to reach £6.6bn in March.
This crucial step is a direct result of CCN advocacy, and we will now assess the impact of these proposals on our members. ⤵️
countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk…
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The number of NATO soldiers who died 'doing nothing' for America since 9/11:
United Kingdom: 636
Canada: 160+
Italy: 86
Poland: 74
France: 90 (primarily Afghanistan)
Spain: 46
Denmark: 50
Australia: 43
Germany: 62
Netherlands: 27
Estonia: 11
Norway: 10
Czech Republic: 15
#FuckTrump
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Trump shenanigans contributing to Iceland decision to hold a referendum on joining the European Union.
It will be the 11th non-EU country to apply to join.
If this continues, Britain will be almost alone in Europe in being outside the EU: isolated, poorer and weaker.
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After repeated calls I have made in Parliament, the Government has announced £200m for SEND teacher training.
I have been clear that teachers need proper training to spot needs early. This is a positive step, and proof that pressure works.
ALT Adam Dance MP stands with children and adults at a rally, holding signs calling for better support for dyslexic children.