Richard Dickson
@dickson2902r.bsky.social
Former Project Manager of www.rboc.ac.uk at Coventry University, now local councillor and lover of Warwickshire. Views expressed here are personal and not necessarily those of Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council or Kenilworth Town Council
Road safety action needed in Kenilworth.
Yesterday I met with a group of local residents. Thanks to everyone who's signed the petition so far. Anyone of any age who lives, works or studies in Warwickshire can sign. The link is below. democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
Yesterday I met with a group of local residents. Thanks to everyone who's signed the petition so far. Anyone of any age who lives, works or studies in Warwickshire can sign. The link is below. democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Road safety action needed in Kenilworth.
Yesterday I met with a group of local residents. Thanks to everyone who's signed the petition so far. Anyone of any age who lives, works or studies in Warwickshire can sign. The link is below. democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
Yesterday I met with a group of local residents. Thanks to everyone who's signed the petition so far. Anyone of any age who lives, works or studies in Warwickshire can sign. The link is below. democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
Nine years on, still missed.
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Leonard Cohen - Anthem (Official Live in London 2008)
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November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Nine years on, still missed.
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As a member of my local SACRE, this week's announcement about the RE curriculum is good news. But Daniel Moulin is right. @theconversation.com theconversation.com/making-re-pa... @munirawilson.bsky.social
Making RE part of the national curriculum will promote tolerance – but only if it’s taught in the right way
Until now religious education teaching has been compulsory but patchy in quality.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
As a member of my local SACRE, this week's announcement about the RE curriculum is good news. But Daniel Moulin is right. @theconversation.com theconversation.com/making-re-pa... @munirawilson.bsky.social
Dispiritingly slow. @andrewgraystone.bsky.social www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
All Makin recommendations to be implemented, three of them partially, says C of E interim report
Church’s Makin Recommendations Task and Finish Group, which has met four times, is due to deliver a final report in summer 2026
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November 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Dispiritingly slow. @andrewgraystone.bsky.social www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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Three men — Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos — now own more wealth than 165 million Americans combined.
They own the media.
They own the algorithms.
They own politicians in both parties.
The system is rigged — but We the People can take it back.
They own the media.
They own the algorithms.
They own politicians in both parties.
The system is rigged — but We the People can take it back.
October 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Three men — Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos — now own more wealth than 165 million Americans combined.
They own the media.
They own the algorithms.
They own politicians in both parties.
The system is rigged — but We the People can take it back.
They own the media.
They own the algorithms.
They own politicians in both parties.
The system is rigged — but We the People can take it back.
Another missed opportunity windeurope.org/news/low-auc... @libdems.org.uk @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @juergenmaier.co.uk
Low auction budget puts UK offshore wind at risk
The UK Government has announced a low budget for its next offshore wind auction round (Allocation Round 7, “AR7”). This is disappointing. It undermines the growth of offshore wind in the UK – and the ...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Another missed opportunity windeurope.org/news/low-auc... @libdems.org.uk @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @juergenmaier.co.uk
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If racism has no place in his party, then Nigel Farage should prove it by withdrawing the whip from Sarah Pochin immediately.
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If racism has no place in his party, then Nigel Farage should prove it by withdrawing the whip from Sarah Pochin immediately.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Brexit impact on UK economy
'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says
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'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says
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Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says
The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said for nearly a decade he had been careful to "take no position on Brexit" but when asked directly about its impact on economic growth he "had to answer that ques...
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October 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Brexit impact on UK economy
'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says
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'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
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If this is how they treat their colleagues and closest allies, spare a thought for the officers who have to tell them “no you can’t do that” on a daily basis.
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‘Suck it up’: leaked video exposes bitter infighting at Reform UK’s flagship Kent council
Exclusive: Footage reveals Kent leader berating councillors amid rows over budgets and bullying claims
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October 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If this is how they treat their colleagues and closest allies, spare a thought for the officers who have to tell them “no you can’t do that” on a daily basis.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Great to talk this week with Dane Waters about the importance of UK local government www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBXY...
Around the World With Dane Waters - Eps. 2.45 - Why Local Government Matters
YouTube video by M. Dane Waters
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October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Great to talk this week with Dane Waters about the importance of UK local government www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBXY...
Investing in our environment and our biodiversity: this week 970 square metres of seeds have been planted on Leamington Road in #Kenilworth. When the seeds flower next year they should inspire residents and welcome visitors to our town. There are 54 varieties of long season seeds and hedgerow mix.
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Investing in our environment and our biodiversity: this week 970 square metres of seeds have been planted on Leamington Road in #Kenilworth. When the seeds flower next year they should inspire residents and welcome visitors to our town. There are 54 varieties of long season seeds and hedgerow mix.
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn claim to stand for freedom, family, and faith.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
October 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ken Paxton and John Cornyn claim to stand for freedom, family, and faith.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
But you can't stand for freedom and control women's bodies.
You can't stand for family and vote against paid family leave.
You can't stand for faith and sell out the poor to give tax cuts to the rich.
Inspiring to be with Headteachers in #Warwickshire at their annual conference hearing about the connected challenges of SEND, exclusions, school absences, home to school transport, new school facilities, pupil achievement and ongoing financial pressures.
October 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Inspiring to be with Headteachers in #Warwickshire at their annual conference hearing about the connected challenges of SEND, exclusions, school absences, home to school transport, new school facilities, pupil achievement and ongoing financial pressures.
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A day of joy and hope. But unless the international community moves very fast in getting a security presence on the ground in Gaza, the situation could descend into gangland violence: the last thing the people of Gaza need. Welcome that the summit in Egypt happens today as well x.com/skynews/stat...
Sky News on X: ""The second phase starts today." Former National Security Adviser Lord Peter Ricketts tells @SkyYaldaHakim while it's a day to celebrate the release of hostages, there's also a narrow window to ensure the ceasefire lasts. Follow live 🔗 https://t.co/C301Bd67jE 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/gCDMDXyAR6" / X
"The second phase starts today." Former National Security Adviser Lord Peter Ricketts tells @SkyYaldaHakim while it's a day to celebrate the release of hostages, there's also a narrow window to ensure the ceasefire lasts. Follow live 🔗 https://t.co/C301Bd67jE 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/gCDMDXyAR6
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October 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A day of joy and hope. But unless the international community moves very fast in getting a security presence on the ground in Gaza, the situation could descend into gangland violence: the last thing the people of Gaza need. Welcome that the summit in Egypt happens today as well x.com/skynews/stat...
Thanks to everyone who took part today in the annual Warwick District Faiths Forum. This year's theme was health and wellbeing.
October 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thanks to everyone who took part today in the annual Warwick District Faiths Forum. This year's theme was health and wellbeing.
Thanks @jamestalarico.bsky.social Perhaps not even top vs bottom. But rather between those who care enough about the impact to work with others to change what's done when the impact is bad and those who don't.
James Talarico: I don’t see politics as left vs. right. I see it as top vs. bottom. The billionaires are hurting all of us. They’re closing our schools, gutting our health care, raising our taxes... I hope to build a movement across divides to take power back for working people
October 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thanks @jamestalarico.bsky.social Perhaps not even top vs bottom. But rather between those who care enough about the impact to work with others to change what's done when the impact is bad and those who don't.
Well done my former colleagues Imogen and Joel pulse.ly/78005ktnuh @local.gov.uk
Coventry University experts appointed as Lead Coordinators for national network tackling emerging threats
Research experts from Coventry University are helping the UK prepare to tackle the “very real challenges” of extremism and violence within communities.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Well done my former colleagues Imogen and Joel pulse.ly/78005ktnuh @local.gov.uk
Nominations start next week. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article... @warwickshirecc.bsky.social
Warwickshire Youth Elections 2026 – young people invited to stand and be heard – Warwickshire County Council
Young people across Warwickshire are being invited to stand as candidates in the Warwickshire Youth Elections 2026, which officially launch this month.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Nominations start next week. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article... @warwickshirecc.bsky.social
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News of a ceasefire deal in #Gaza brings hope but this must be the first step towards a two-state solution and lasting peace. #Palestine
October 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
News of a ceasefire deal in #Gaza brings hope but this must be the first step towards a two-state solution and lasting peace. #Palestine
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Conservatives are lurching right and abandoning British values.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
October 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Conservatives are lurching right and abandoning British values.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
Worth a listen cod.ckcufm.com/programs/595...
Who By Fire: Live Tribute to Leonard Cohen - Stranger Songs - 2025-10-07
The theme this week on Stranger Songs is Who By Fire: Live Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Click on LISTEN NOW to hear this show. Click on LISTEN to hear the current CKCU broadcast.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.