Leader of Taunton Town Council. Councillor for Taunton North on Somerset Council
Taunton, England
Joined May 2010
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📷 It was great to speak to the @BBCBristol Politics Show about how @Taunton_TC are stepping up to protect and improve local services in our town (including @visit_taunton Information Centre, CCTV and the unlocking/locking of Vivary Park.)
There is lots of hard work to do, but our focus will always be on delivering the best possible outcomes for our residents.
You can see the full programme here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
At last night's @Taunton_TC meeting, Cllrs voted unanimously to protect vital local services that were at risk of being lost to the town.
📺 24/7 CCTV monitoring across the town
🔐 Daily unlocking, locking and security checks of Vivary Park
🎟️ Keeping @visit_taunton Info Centre
Many local residents and groups have been in contact regarding the future of these services and I'm delighted that our Town Council has stepped up and protected them for the next financial year. A decision that was made possible by the budget we passed a couple of weeks ago.
We will work alongside colleagues at @SomersetCouncil over the coming weeks and months to look for improvements to these services so we can ensure value for money and reduce the cost for local tax payers.
Cllr Tom Deakin retweeted
Excellent news!
This project is essential to rejuvenating North Taunton as well as providing state of the art affordable homes 🏘️
@BillRevans @TomDeakin95
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Cllr Tom Deakin retweeted
I have joined 32 other county authority leaders (25 Con, 4 LibDem, 2Lab 1 Ind) in writing to Michael Gove warning of the dire financial consequences facing our councils.
Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…
What an amazing day and evening at Taunton Winterfest to kick off our Christmas celebrations!
This is the first year @Taunton_TC have provided the town’s Christmas lights and I thought they looked amazing!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!
Thank you to everyone for your patience as I get back to the various messages and emails I've received over the past couple of weeks.
Last week I married my amazing wife followed by a trip to Edinburgh so have been away from my desk.
Yesterday I spoke to ITV News West Country about anti-social behaviour in Taunton.
It is saddening that so many of the recent incidents have impacted our local, independent businesses who are already having to deal with the challenge of the cost of living crisis.
Shops and restaurants hit by spate of vandalism and break-ins in Taunton
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At @Taunton_TC we are committed to working in partnership with @ASPolice , @TauntonChamber and others to tackle this problem and recently held a meeting bringing together these partners to agree actions we can take.
Huge congratulations to @SarahDykeLD - the new @LibDems MP for Somerton and Frome.
It’s been great to get involved in this campaign and even better to have Lib Dem MPs returning to Somerset!
📻 Over the weekend I spoke with @bbcsomerset about the new @Taunton_TC and the grant funding we are offering community groups.
You can listen below and read more here: fb.watch/l7TB1GcJDp/
🔶 I'm delighted to have been elected as Town Councillor for Obridge as part of a team of 19 excellent @tdlibdems! 🔶
Thank you to everyone who has put their trust in our team. This is an exciting opportunity for Taunton and we can't wait to get started.
It's been a night to forget for @TauntonTories as @tdlibdems win 19 out of 20 seats and take control of the new @Taunton_TC: somersetlive.co.uk/news/some… #LDReporter #Somerset #Taunton #LocalElection2023 #LE2023
Cllr Tom Deakin retweeted
🗳📣 Calling all voters in the #Taunton area - make sure you're registered to vote by 11.59pm tonight (17 April 2023) if you want to take part in electing the new Taunton Parish Council on 4 May.
For more details, visit: orlo.uk/7YiXU
@Taunton_TC
ALT Yellow post it on pink background that has text on reading: Remember, I need photo ID to vote. The Taunton Town Council logo sits underneath the post it note.
I'm delighted to have been officially nominated as the @tdlibdems candidate for the Obridge Ward in this May's @Taunton_TC elections.
Since being elected as your Somerset Councillor last May, I have worked hard for our area and would love to have the opportunity to continue this work through the Town Council where we will be able to focus specifically on the needs of our town.