The council have been planning since 2016 for this Flyover. It is not needed for 'safety' concerns but to encourage development in the green belt.

This is another reason why we should aim to protect the environment. We share the land with many other species. bit.ly/33ngmKE

“Every single human being should be the fulfilment of a prophecy: for every human being should be the realisation of some ideal, either in the mind of God or in the mind of man.” ~ Oscar Wilde, De Profundis

Like us Chris Packham was not surprised when the hunting lobby described trail hunting, in their own words, as a “smokescreen”. It's time to demand that landowners ban hunting for good. Take action now! ⬇️ takeaction.league.org.uk/page/70376/act… #TrailHuntLies #EndHunting

At today’s Place Select Committee meeting, I requested that a future meeting thoroughly scrutinises plans for Tilesheds Crossing. Huge numbers of residents are concerned and these plans must be examined openly to ensure that the best decisions are made for our area.

All of these images were taken at UK farms with "high welfare" or "free range" labels. Don't be fooled. The only way to guarantee animals are protected is by being #vegan.

Some very good news. Thank you 🙏 everyone who has worked tirelessly on this. 👏Now lets get it rolled out, starting with the most vulnerable. #vaccine

We can build an accessible, inclusive and sustainable world by, with and for people with disabilities. Please remember - not all disabilities are visible. #IDPWD2020 | International Day for People with Disabilities

Most agree that forced reproduction, confinement, and killing purely for want, of any species, is unnatural and wrong. Choosing a #vegan lifestyle isn't about changing who you are, it's about living in alignment with the #morals you already have. 🌱 MillionDollarVegan.com

We are now consulting on the Whitburn Neighbourhood Plan. Let us know what you think! You can read the plan on our website and leave comments online, by email or in writing. For details please go to whitburnforum.co.uk. Your comments need to be received by 7 February 2021.

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The real cure for COVID is renewing our fractured relationship with the planet, by James Maskalyk, David Courchene (image by Frank Polson Art) theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… via Globe Opinion #Covid19 #sdoh

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I had to think carefully about publishing this but decided on balance it was the right thing to do. It’s about my experience as a member of the Labour Party and as a member of the Bristol Labour Group of councillors. It’s a bit of a long read - don’t say you weren’t warned!

“It is an honour to have been chosen to represent the people of West Park. And residents can rest assured that the trust they have placed in me will not, and can not be taken for granted.”

Always sad to see. Residents weren’t aware the council were felling this big, mature Ash tree (over 60 rings counted) Communicating why this tree had to be felled was important step missed Official South Tyneside Council

So person Boris Johnson hand-picked to look into whether Boris Johnson broke Ministerial code lets Boris Johnson off despite a clear breach of rules. This cannot be left here - PM must be held to account

Review of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) Will this review bring about change or kick the issue of sewage pollution into the long grass? Moreover does this review aim to give more control to water companies? #EndSewagePollution consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-an…