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Cllr Gareth Kitchen
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Stroud District Green Party. Stroud District Councillor. Wotton-under-Edge, North Nibley & Stinchcombe.
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Cllr Gareth Kitchen @gkitchen.bsky.social · Aug 3
Check out my web site and blog for political imprint, contact info and ward news.
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Cllr Gareth Kitchen — Community News | SDC | Council Meetings...
Cllr Gareth Kitchen — Community News | SDC | Council Meetings...
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Cllr Gareth Kitchen (@[email protected])
I’ve been reflecting on this official call to ‘celebrate’ Remembrance Sunday (from a different social media platform).My grandfather fought in mainland Europe twice during WWII and was present at t...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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North Nibley Parish Council - November 2025

My informal notes from Wednesday's Parish Council meeting that I attended along with SDC Cllr. Braun.

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North Nibley Parish Council - November 2025 | Cllr Gareth Kitchen
North Nibley Parish Council - November 2025 | Cllr Gareth Kitchen
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November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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330 signature petition delivered to Stroud District Council! :)

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I presented a petition containing 330 signatures regarding the Symn Lane Car Park (Wotton-under-Edge) and planning variation S.23/2101/VAR to Stroud District Council earlier. :)We were objecting to...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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I haven't been down the Stroud - Nailsworth old railway track walk in a while. Some cracking street art down there!

#Stroud #Nailsworth

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November 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Wow! Wotton-under-Edge is the happiest place to live in Gloucestershire, according to a new survey.

So, happy they've voted for not one, but two, Green District Councillors!

The times they are a‑changing in the shires.

www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2557765...

#GreenParty #Wotton #Gloucestershire
The happiest place to live in Gloucestershire, according to a new survey
WOTTON-under-Edge is the happiest place to live in Gloucestershire, according to a new survey
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November 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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It should be pointed out that the EU has effectively blocked police use of live facial‑recognition in public areas to protect citizens’ privacy & fundamental rights and preventing discriminatory outcomes whilst strong oversight legislation is developed.

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Home Office Not Monitoring How Police Use Live Facial Recognition
The Home Office is not monitoring how police forces are using live facial recognition technology despite evidence that the equipment can lead to ra...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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My Green friends at Gloucestershire County Council are taking action to tackle misinformation about immigration with a "myth-busting" factsheet.

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#Gloucestershire #GreenParty #ukpol
Gloucestershire Greens' immigration factsheet
This factsheet draws on various sources to correct some common misrepresentations and myths regarding immigration and the asylum process.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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An edition which quite simply shouts to the reform that's so long overdue in UK policing. Thank you for all your work.
October 31, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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October 2025 newsletter: Haunted by the ghosts of racists past
It may be Halloween, but there is still nothing scarier than a lack of accountability and transparency for a police force given ever more powers and lethal weaponry
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October 2025: Haunted by the ghosts of racists past
Police ramp up racism for Black History Month, also get the green light to change the record on leniency granted for killing civilians
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October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Launching xodus.online ! Building a movement away from toxic social media, towards alternative social media (open social web) - the why, the where-to and the how! Please support our launch ! xodus.online/2025/10/30/l...
People with alternative social media icons on their shirts running joyfully away, arms linked, from angry toxic media icons trying to grasp them from a device.
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Xodus
...Building a movement away from toxic social media platforms, towards alternative open social media...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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If anyone asks why I'm not actively posting on X or Facebook/Meta I can now point them to this! :)

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'No Faith' in X and Meta to Tackle Abuse in Politics, Says Speaker's Inquiry as It Suggests MPs Leave Platforms
Damning report finds social media giants are failing in legal duties to remove threats
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October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Personal notes from the Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday.

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#Wotton #SDC #Gloucestershire
Wotton Town Council - Extraordinary Council & Planning - October 2025 | Cllr Gareth Kitchen
Wotton Town Council - Extraordinary Council & Planning - October 2025 | Cllr Gareth Kitchen
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October 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Gloucestershire Solidarity Network are organising a counter-protest against a right-wing rally at the Ibis Hotel.

🗓️ 12-4pm, Sunday 2nd Nov
📍 Meet at Barnwood Park

Please attend to show solidarity and support for asylum seekers 🙏🏼

You can find more info on Glos Solidarity Network’s Facebook page
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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It's important to know that Green Party rules make it difficult to weaken our hard fought policy protections and core principles, but not impossible.

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This is heartening. It's important to know that Green Party rules make it difficult to weaken our hard fought policy protections and core principles, but not impossible. This is why it's import...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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New plans for the Symn Lane Car Park, Wotton-under-Edge.

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New plans for the Symn Lane Car ParkThe main changes being the additional area with disable parking spaces off the internal road, updated landscaping and the start of the link footpath to the swimm...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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“Eternal Song - ancestral wisdom for collective healing” is a film about indigenous spirituality, screening at the Trinity Rooms on Field Road, Stroud. This Sunday 26th October from 3-7pm

This is an opportunity to find out more about indigenous spirituality. A led discussion afterwards.
Poster. As per post.
October 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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We've got the blues... in a good way.

Join guitarist Tim Hughes and harmonica player Grahame Newman for a journey that pays due respect to the most influential musical genre of all time.

Sunday 2 November at Stroud's Trinity Rooms; £10 per person.

#LiveMusic #Stroud #Gloucestershire
The poster for the Story of the Blues event shows a silhouette of a guitar player along with the title The Story of the Blues and information such as the date and location of the event.
October 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Popped in to see this earlier. Well worth a visit.
stroudsar.bsky.social Stroud Against Racism ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽🌈 @stroudsar.bsky.social · 17d
Check our our exhibition at Lansdown Gallery, Stroud.

BLACK IN THE FRAME

12-5pm - Wednesday 22th through Saturday 25th October
12-3pm - Sunday 26th October

Love to see you there.
A poster with the words: Black in the frame: We make the art we want to see. Logo of Black Ark Media and Stroud Against Racism
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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A very disappointing reply from AJ Bell in response to my casework enquiry to them. Casework generated by the campaigns of @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @stopfundinghate.bsky.social
Dear Councillor Kitchen Thank you for your email. We’re sorry to hear that you’re unhappy to find out that our advert is shown on GB news. We certainly value your feedback, and your comments are always appreciated. I have received our viewpoint on the matter from our PR team, who have confirmed that the advert is shown on GB news alongside advertising across a wide range of broadcasters with varying editorial positions. We advertise across print & online media, as well as social media platforms, all of which have their own editorial style and political bias. We do not feel that advertising with any outlet is an endorsement of their editorial position or reporting style. As an investment platform, AJ Bell is politically neutral and won’t seek to influence independent journalism by directing or withholding advertising based on a publication’s editorial positions. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us. Yours sincerely XXXX XXXXX Senior Customer Service Agent
October 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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It was the 2005 Labour‑led Gambling Act that created today’s toxic gambling boom - promoted then as a driver of economic growth. Even a 50 % levy isn’t enough. We need far higher rates to protect our most deprived communities. Screw the billionaire owner! bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.
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October 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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WOTTON AREA CLIMATE AND NATURE NETWORK

As autumn arrives in Wotton-under-Edge, there’s plenty to celebrate and get involved in.

This issue brings news of upcoming talks and activities, from learning about heat pumps to joining our first hedge planting of the season.

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WOTTON AREA CLIMATE AND NATURE NETWORK
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October 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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The levels of genuine engagement on the Fediverse always amazes me. I suppose it shouldn't. No advertising, no AI and no Tech Bros. It's a wonderfully biased bubble. :)

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Please ask your local MP to support Siân Berry's motion against mandatory digital ID which is gaining a lot of cross-party support. Combined with the Govt's alarming new restrictions on the right...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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An uplifting skeet courtesy of Gen Z. :)

Just as my local party @stroudgreens.bsky.social gets going with Bluesky too. :)

Give them a follow. ;)

#ukpol #GreenParty #Stroud
Polling on 18-25 year old voting intentions. Greens well ahead and Reform are last.
October 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Do the small thing. Start a conversation.

Ask for help.

Do things that matter because people want to matter.
Make Ripples card on just sitting down and asking another person to help do something that matters
October 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM