Seamus Bennett @CllrSeamusB
Home Town, District & Suffolk County councillor; Liberal Democrat, progressive, internationalist. Electoral Reform Society member. Mayor of Felixstowe 2023-24. Felixstowe, England Joined November 2021-
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This is sickening and inexcusable. Privatisation of a public good and losing EU environmental protections has brought us to this - and its customers set to pay unless @Ofwat stands up for us. #sewagescandal #saveourrivers theguardian.com/business/2024/…
The #BBC license fee is incredible value. The best TV and radio in the world and all ad-free. We don’t know how lucky we are.
Interesting #fairvotes theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Proud to be East Suffolk Council's Leader.
Proud to be East Suffolk Council's Leader.
Still time to give feedback (till 1 March). Suffolk must do more to improve its Special Educational Needs performance…
Still time to give feedback (till 1 March). Suffolk must do more to improve its Special Educational Needs performance…
With my @SuffolkGLI colleagues today at @suffolkcc Full Council - only one item - the 2024-25 budget…
You can watch today's meeting of Suffolk County Council via YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=A52NYN… The meeting will start at 2pm. Full agenda and papers are available online. committeeminutes.suffolk.gov.uk #LocalDemocracy #Suffolk
4.5hrs to be precise… spoke up for retaining our #Felixstowe family hub…will keep fighting for it but cuts in this budget are still there…
4.5hrs to be precise… spoke up for retaining our #Felixstowe family hub…will keep fighting for it but cuts in this budget are still there…
Standing room only at today’s public engagement event for the planned development in north #Felixstowe. This consultation process is real - such a significant moment for our town - we must get it right, together. Thx to all who attended: more to follow @EastSuffolk @FelixstoweTC
Just back from insightful first site visit as Chair of @EastSuffolk’s #Cycling & #Walking working grp to #Benhall & #Saxmundham - real need & scope for C&W infrastructure between the two settlements. Having determined parish councillors like Sue & David makes a huge difference.
Britain is crying out for more investment. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Niche tweet for those who live in @FelixstoweTC South Ward (aka @FelixParish) One of our councillors died in office perhaps the best way to honour their, and the service of other councillors, is to make sure we vote today. @cartoonchurch
Thank you to everyone who attended events to mark Remembrance Sunday in Felixstowe. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem @suffolkvicar
Dignified, reflective, well-attended #Remembrance 2023 #Felixstowe @FelixstoweTC @PoppyLegion An honour to have been involved 🌹
Highlights of today’s excellent @felixstowe_port liaison grp mtng: rail freight up; new recruitment underway; green hydrogen production at #Felixstowe being scoped by @ScottishPower; largest draft ever (17m) recently docked; open for charity applications portcommunityfund.co.uk
first visit to twin town #Wesel 🇩🇪 rekindling 50yr partnership Appreciating its rich history & plans (superb aquatic complex by the Rhine) Pic 1 with Ulrike & Olaf, mayors of Wesel & our 2nd twin #salzwedel Links in great shape: time to broaden engagement among ppl of #Felixstowe
How close was Trump to winning the 2020 US election, despite receiving 7 *million* votes fewer than Biden? Very close. electoral-reform.org.uk/how-close-was-… via @electoralreform
Mayor Seamus Bennett accepts the new #fairtrade town certificate for #Felixstowe at the town hall today. Presented by our Secretary Jenny and Fairtrade Ted. It is now on public display outside the town hall.
How #proportionalrepresentation worked in the Polish general election - and helped boost turnout, especially among younger voters electoral-reform.org.uk/how-proportion… via @electoralreform #makevotescount
#Suffolk residents! Please do this survey! really important decisions will be made taking these results into account (takes 5min) suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-de…
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Annette Dunning 💚 @netdunning
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Citizens Advice East .. @CAEastSuffolk
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Felixstowe Fairtrade .. @ForumFairtrade
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Robert Lindsay 🍃�.. @robjlinds
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Felixstowe Museum @FelixstoweMus
427 Followers 546 Following Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the social and military history of this popular seaside resort.
Philip Ridley @philipridley
614 Followers 967 Following Head of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning at East Suffolk Council. A great place to live and work.
Matt Makin (he/him) @mattmakin85
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felixstowe @felixstowe
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196 Followers 472 Following Media Director for Resilience Media UK EPRR Officer for The Joint Civil Aid Corps Director Breeze Events - All my views are my own.
Suffolk Trading Stand.. @SuffolkTS
6K Followers 2K Following #Suffolk Trading Standards is working to achieve a fair and safe trading environment and informed confident consumers. Call 0808 223 1133 for advice
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East Suffolk Council @EastSuffolk
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Annette Dunning 💚 @netdunning
596 Followers 365 Following So many different interests in Suffolk, too many to list! 💚Green Suffolk County Councillor for Halesworth Division. Deputy Leader of GLI Group Suffolk CC
Suffolk Green, Lib De.. @SuffolkGLI
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Secunder Kermani @SecKermani
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Centennial Flame @CentennialFlame
622 Followers 648 Following The movement for #ProportionalRepresentation in Canada, whether it's right or left wing or neither. #ReprésentationProportionnelle au Canada. Run by @ChrisHCDN
Robert Lindsay 🍃�.. @robjlinds
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Boost Felixstowe @BoostFelixstowe
449 Followers 176 Following Delivering an 'excellent' (Ofsted 2015) School Chaplaincy partnership in Felixstowe, defined by Awe and Wonder, Justice and Activism, Wholeness and Inclusion.
Felixstowe Museum @FelixstoweMus
427 Followers 546 Following Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the social and military history of this popular seaside resort.
Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust
474K Followers 3K Following We're the charity who looks after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe #LifesBetterByWater.
Philip Ridley @philipridley
614 Followers 967 Following Head of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning at East Suffolk Council. A great place to live and work.
Matt Makin (he/him) @mattmakin85
630 Followers 1K Following #itfc | Chairman @FelixstoweRR | @ITFCWOSC Secretary | gamer | event team @parkrunuk Ipswich | Democratic Services @EastSuffolk | Personal account
Caroline Topping @CllrCTopping
301 Followers 223 Following Leader of East Suffolk Council. Suffolk County Councillor. Member on LGAi Executive Board.
Make Votes Matter @MakeVotesMatter
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Heather Fisk @heathercfisk
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Paul Geater @Geates
3K Followers 2K Following Political journo @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 heard on @suffolk_sound Armchair football fan, Rail lover. Member @nationaltrust @natures_voice Views my own
Volunteer Suffolk @VolSuffolk
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Community Action Suff.. @CASuffolk
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LandguardFort @LandguardF
739 Followers 390 Following Landguard Fort defends the approach to Harwich Harbour. It was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667.
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Old Felixstowe Parish @OldFelixParish
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Blue Flag @TheBlueFlag
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2K Followers 2 Following The largest container port in the UK. I don't actually belong to the port - I just tweet ship arrivals & departures.This week Josh is leading assemblies reflecting on Easter and focusing on hope and new life. Welcome to the Summer Term everyone!
The Mayor's charity Spring Fashion Show will be hosted on 11 April, from 6:30pm. Featuring fabulous fashion, entertainment from Christina Johnston and Luscious Leona, and showcasing local businesses, all in support of a good cause, tickets will sell quickly.
Spring is in the air, and the Spring 24 edition of Felixstowe Town Council's seasonal magazine has been published and is available to view, here: felixstowe.gov.uk/spring-2024-to…
Come along and show your support as Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue exercise their strength in support of the Mayor of Felixstowe's chosen charities. To boat pull will begin at Sea You Café, and will end at The Fludyers Hotel. Can't attend in-person? Scan the QR code below!
Proud to be East Suffolk Council's Leader.
For #IWD2024, we’re shining a light on some of the amazing women here at East Suffolk Council. Cllr Caroline Topping is the first female Leader of East Suffolk Council and has this advice for her younger self, and for all woman and girls whatever their goals and aspirations:
Tickets are now available for screening of FINITE: THE CLIMATE OF CHANGE at Cuppa, Felixstowe on Sun 25 Feb 2024 at 2:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now! ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/81-hi… @greensuffolk
Friday 1 March is the final deadline for feedback on Suffolk County Council's SEND Strategy - don't forget to have your say suffolklocaloffer.org.uk/news-and-devel…
@CllrSeamusB @SuffolkGLI @suffolkcc Sharp trim for the occasion!
Suffolk GLI enjoying a much needed pint after a marathon budget council meeting 😬 🍺
@CllrSeamusB @EastSuffolk @FelixstoweTC Looking forward to receiving feedback from the meeting. Thank you.
Travelling a different route to Felixstowe today. East Suffolk Line trains on strike. So bus to Norwich. Train Norwich to Ipswich. Chief Exec Ipswich to Felixstowe 😉
Do you know somebody who goes above and beyond for the local community? Nominate them for a Civic Award! You can find more information and a nomination form at felixstowe.gov.uk/civic-awards
My latest, for @BylinesEast . South Cambridgeshire's vote on its 4-day week. bit.ly/47T4tec
When a hereditary peer retires or dies, an internal by-election is held, with candidates being drawn from the Register of Hereditary Peers. Nobody should inherit the right to sit in parliament. electoral-reform.org.uk/why-are-there-…
Niche tweet for those who live in @FelixstoweTC South Ward (aka @FelixParish) One of our councillors died in office perhaps the best way to honour their, and the service of other councillors, is to make sure we vote today. @cartoonchurch
Thank you to everyone who attended events to mark Remembrance Sunday in Felixstowe. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem @suffolkvicar
8 of the top 10 ranked countries classed as ‘full democracies’ on the Democracy Index 2020 use proportional representation. Find out more about the world's favourite way to elect their governments. electoral-reform.org.uk/how-many-count…
The UK's voting system allows candidates to win on low shares of the vote, resulting in millions of votes going to waste every general election. It's time for a change to proportional representation. electoral-reform.org.uk/latest-by-elec…
The team (minus our new Chairman who was taking the photos!) joined by Mayor of Felixstowe Seamus Bennett on Friday at our AGM. Seamus talked about the importance of international justice as we work towards a fairer, more sustainable world. @FelixstoweTC @CllrSeamusB
@CllrSeamusB Went to Wesel in 97 and 99. Franny Cotterell organised a couple of football tours for us. Fantastic people
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