Posts by Cllr Claire Sully
Campaigners “Run the Hams” in fight to save wildlife and ancient farmland near Bridgwater
A group dedicated to preserving their local landscape have joined together to “Run the Hams” for the second time this year (May 5th) in order to raise awareness of the proposed salt marsh creation by EDF. This followed a sell out “Rock the Hams” music event at Pawlett Pavilion at the end of April. Save…
Read MoreClaire’s mission to support Somerset cancer treatment fundraising
Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater constituency, has made it one of her missions to support fundraising for cancer treatments for Somerset residents. A chance meeting with a local charity fundraiser showed Claire how important access to local care is for cancer sufferers. Claire met Gail Wills, a fundraiser for cancer charity S.U.R.E., when she…
Read MoreThe groundswell of support for Somerset Lib Dems is continuing with latest by-election win!
The Lib Dems have won a crucial by-election (on May 2nd) to restore their original majority at Somerset Council. This is a 100% record of by-election wins: 3 out of 3! Rob Reed was elected as one of our two Somerset Councillors for Mendip South, a rural seat which includes Pilton, West Pennard, Butleigh, Baltonsborough,…
Read MoreShining a light on our wonderful communities
Shine a light on … is an event to highlight the local area and our wonderful communities hosted by Claire Sully, MP candidate for the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge (and surrounding areas) constituency. Guest speakers are: Tim Pitman is our entertainment for the night. A professional singer for 30 years, principal tenor for the…
Read MoreA tiny aquatic beetle, just a few millimetres in size, may be standing in the way of Europe’s largest construction project, Hinkley Point C.
EDF is building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. Hinkley Point C could cost around £46 billion, and the delayed completion date is now reported to be 2031. But for locals, living in a nearby village, there…
Read MoreA Priority for the Lib Dems in Somerset: A Greener, More Sustainable Somerset
Climate change is the starkest challenge of our, and the next generation’s, lifetimes. The implementation of our change to combat the climate emergency has to be now and it needs to be profound. This Liberal Democrat-run council has led the way on the climate emergency, which is something we can all be proud of. But there is…
Read MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
I am a Green voter.. You’ll have my vote! What I stand for:https://clairesully.com/3d-flip-book/claires-magazine/ Why we are the party to beat the Conservatives in the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge constituency:https://clairesully.com/claire-sully-the-lib-dems-can…/
Read MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
“I am a refugee from Afghanistan and currently work in the UK as an engineer. I am an activist and have been an elected president of University of Exeter. It’s more important then ever to elect someone like yourself within the Bridgwater constituency …” What I stand for:https://clairesully.com/3d-flip-book/claires-magazine/ Why we are the party to beat…
Read MoreClaire Sully and the Liberal Democrats are on the surge in the new Bridgwater constituency!
Significant change is predicted to sweep much of the UK in the upcoming general election and in Bridgwater, and across Somerset, the Liberal Democrats are making seismic gains! New and significant boundary changes ahead of the 2024 general election look set to create a sizeable change in the political landscape in Bridgwater. In the last…
Read MoreDear Claire … from Claire’s post-bag
“I have been a Tory voter since 1979…. you get my vote” What I stand for:https://clairesully.com/3d-flip-book/claires-magazine/ Why we are the party to beat the Conservatives in the new Bridgwater, Burnham and Highbridge constituency:https://clairesully.com/claire-sully-the-lib-dems-can…/
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