Lynne E Blackwood (@leblackwood) 's Twitter Profile
Lynne E Blackwood

@leblackwood

Anglo-Parsi. Salisbury City Councillor. Proud of my differences. Neurodivergent. Not afraid of holding feet to fire to support ALL residents. Also a writer

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Charged up my electric wheelchair overnight, took one look at the smart meter this morning and...turned the boiler off. No heating until this evening for 1 hour at 14C. Disabled pensioner's dilemma...

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Hello Robert Dyas . Still waiting for you to find my curtain pole, paid for, delivery notified with incorrect tracking number and now gone missing. Email exchanges haven't helped, so a refund would be appreciated so I can order somewhere else.

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I don't think 2023 is going to be a good year for me. First lumbar then neck discs go along with repeat flare-ups. Hassles too and large bills that exhausted me. Now my laptop has died - oh for crying out loud. When it rains it doesn't pour, its a 3 month monsoon! 🙂

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So the jinxed "it always comes in threes" period appears to be over. New laptop after the old one died a horrible death where I nearly lost all my files. Had to buy a new laptop so my idea of booking a much needed holiday [last one 7 years ago] just went out of the window...ouch!

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Apparently (and please check me on this), the alert will also come on burner or 2nd phones predominantly hidden and used by domestic abuse victims to alert services for help. Not good. Please spread the word to turn them off or mute for safety.

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Civic engagement is also about inclusion. A lot of talk about Voter ID so here are the facts. Quite clearly, the younger generation will have issues and be excluded from voting. Please share...very important Salisbury Lib Dems 🔶 Wiltshire Liberal Democrats 🔶 🔶 South West Wiltshire Lib Dems 🇺🇦 gov.uk/how-to-vote/ph…

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Well done #Portsmouth and all the people and communities involved. This is Good Practice and invaluable. Fantastic and comprehensive work on EDI. Worth reading, even if you are a local councillor. yourcityyoursay.portsmouth.gov.uk/equality-diver…

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Last paragraph - "In setting the standards for bullying so low..." and the rest - Bullying is bullying, mate. Worst kind is the insidious, daily drip-drip that undermines, leads to feeling worthless, stress, sleepless nights, PTSD etc. Constant drops of water can split boulders

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What the ? How about a Civic Task Force, fully equipped with Kevlar jackets, to come to the House of Commons and get those profiting from Tax Breaks, shady lobbying fees etc? Lock them up and put a lot more money back into the coffers than benefit frauds.

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I overdid things yesterday. And no sun today either, heating back on, feeling as if every bone and joint in my body are in pain. Brain not functioning as well. Keeping work and home duties simple and easy to help recovery

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WARNING: to anyone disabled going along Devizes Rd to St Paul's Roundabout - DON'T TRY IT! Roadworks and bins have blocked pavements - I nearly hurt myself badly when wheelchair tipped sideways and off kerb into oncoming traffic. Thank you to the lovely person who stopped cars❤️

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Shocked but not surprised that companies broadcasting a once-in-a-lifetime occasion lack a sign language interpreter for the ceremonial service. As usual, the physically challenged are forgotten. We are not in an inclusive society despite the pat-on-the-back hype.

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Thank you Cllr Annie Riddle for Bin the Barriers slogan! First outcome from new Accessibility & Inclusion Task Group trying to improve Salisbury residents' lives on a shoestring budget. More outcomes soon... Salisbury Lib Dems 🔶 Wiltshire Liberal Democrats 🔶 🔶 South West Wiltshire Lib Dems 🇺🇦 wiltshirelive.co.uk/news/wiltshire…

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1/2: Shock - if you receive mobility allowance, DLA, PIP, you're not eligible for patient transport for hospital appointments including surgery. Who decided this one-size-fits-all, unfair policy against people on benefits and usually at lower end of income scale?

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2/2: I'm due for surgery tomorrow, live alone, no vehicle or support around me, on low income, can barely stand and yet have to make my own way there and back after surgery? Something wrong here. Was told too much abuse from well off people - thanks so much you grifters.

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FRAUD ALERT! Shocked! £1k unrecognised transactions taken from my account over past week. Possibly a hacking device in a cash machine around Market Place, inc Tesco. Please check bank accounts if you use these machines. Interested to know if anyone has the same problem. DM me

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1/2 Dear St Paul’s residents, supporters, I've changed Party allegiances or rather, I've returned to the Labour Party after an absence. Some of you are probably surprised, others not. Most of you know me as someone who always listens, does their utmost to resolve your concerns...

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2/2 Local Labour policies, community activism is how I can be most effective as your City Councillor. I remain committed, dedicated, to everyone in St Paul's. Continue contacting me for help. Thank you for your understanding and continuing support. I’m here for you as before.