Labour representatives in North Somerset have spoken for the first time following victory in a recent council by-election.
Michael Harriott was elected as the new North Somerset councillor for Clevedon South following a ballot held on Thursday, February 5.
The seat was previously held by Labour’s Hannah Young, who resigned to care for her elderly parents.
Mr Harriott said: "I’m delighted to be elected to represent Clevedon South and I’d like to thank everyone who voted to place their trust in me.
"I’m honoured to serve our local community, and I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the important job of working for Clevedon all year round alongside our fantastic MP Sadik Al-Hassan.
"We will work together to make Clevedon an even better place to live."
A long-time Clevedon resident, Mr Harriott has lived in the area for 12 years and has been a town councillor since 2024.
He volunteers regularly at the Curzon Cinema and Clevedon Community Bookshop.
His campaign focused on bread-and-butter issues such as potholes and parking, promising to put residents’ priorities first and champion Clevedon year-round.
Labour secured the seat ahead of candidates from Reform UK, the Conservative Party, the Green Party, and the Liberal Democrats.
Cllr Catherine Gibbons, Labour group leader and deputy leader of North Somerset Council, said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Michael Harriott to the Labour group on North Somerset Council.
"Residents voted for a real local champion who has shown his commitment to his community through his involvement in so many projects – from litter picking and fighting to get potholes filled to volunteering at the Curzon Cinema and Clevedon Community Bookshop.
"Michael embodies the saying ‘actions not words’ and is dedicated to fighting for local people and for a better future for everyone.
"I’m so looking forward to working with him to deliver for the people of Clevedon and the rest of North Somerset."
Labour's MP for North Somerset, Sadik Al-Hassan, also welcomed the result.
He said: "I would like to say a massive congratulations to newly-elected Cllr Michael Harriott.
"I am sure Michael will do a great job of representing the residents of Clevedon South and working alongside our existing group of hardworking Labour councillors in North Somerset.
"I am confident Michael will work hard to represent all those in the ward – whether they voted Labour or not.
"I look forward to working with Michael to deliver the change needed in Clevedon South and across North Somerset."
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