Are you ready to transform democracy on South Tyneside because it's desperately needed. On April 6, CAST is putting forward a campaign to do just that. Be there!

Yesterday I asked the Minister whether he would apologise for the wait for justice for #WASPI Campaign women and guarantee proper compensation🐝💵 He declined, and chose instead to give a complete non-answer🤐 #WaspiWomen #WASPI

Ed Waugh, the acclaimed playwright and activist, is guest speaker at our Transforming Democracy on South Tyneside event on April 6 at South Shield Museum & Art Gallery (doors open 10.45). Join us there to hear Ed and our proposals to make the borough a more democratic place.

Do you think we need to transform democracy on South Tyneside? Bet you do! Then come along to our meeting on Saturday at the Museum & Art Gallery. Kick-off's at 11 when we'll be launching the campaign (with your help). Guest appearance by playwright Ed Waugh.

@toekneedowling.bsky.social Had #edwaugh at Citizens Assembly South Tyneside yesterday. What a socialist firebrand!

Short videos from our really successful & important Assemblies event now online with John McDonnell John McDonnell, Dru Haynes Citizens Assembly South Tyneside, Jamie Driscoll Jamie Driscoll, Rich Wilson Iswe Foundation, Eva Schonveld, Zakhar Popovych (from Kyiv) & others. shorturl.at/T1wXl

On 1st October, CAST sent the following email to each of our 54 councillors to request a change from the current Leader and Cabinet system to a representative Committee format: Dear Councillor Citizens Assembly South Tyneside is asking for a return to the Committee system

of decision-making at South Tyneside Council in place of the present Leader and Cabinet format. We believe the present Council structure concentrates power in the hands of a small group of councillors from the party holding the majority of seats. Read the email in full here

southtynesideassembly.org.uk/projects/lette…

ongoing survey survey suggests 61.8% are dissatisfied

Take the survey. It'll only take you a minute shorturl.at/Fucck

The far right Israeli government is aiming to drive Palestinians out of northern Gaza. Banning Unwra, bombing civilians and destroying infrastructure is behind this aim. It's ethnic cleansing with a vengeance. Biden, Harris, Starmer and Lammy are complicit in the slaughter.

What is it about democracy? Can we change how it is delivered in South Tyneside? Can you tell us what you think of the current Council system ? Please take this short survey s.surveyplanet.com/ef581c0v?fbcli…

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"Please give what you can - and share this message - to stand with Ukraine’s rescue workers. Your donations will help save lives" Nadia Whittome MP backs our appeal for the 10th Rescue Squad (Donetsk oblast). Appeal closes 22nd. Donate: bit.ly/ukrainerescuew… #StandWithUkraine