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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · 3d

Very happy to be helping at the school street by Shipley CE this morning - have just had a word with a taxi driver who decided to cut through!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · 27d

Another super Green councillor street surgery, this weekend in Saltaire with Cllr Anna Watson. Great to see everyone for a chat about local concerns ahead of the rain showers!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 30

This is great news. Bradford Council has significantly cut pesticide use in Shipley’s parks and green spaces in response to pressure from the Green councillors, but national legislation is required as well!

Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Jul 30

More councils are taking action to curb pesticide use on parks, playgrounds, pavements, and housing estates, but legislation is still needed!

My Bill (2nd reading soon) would introduce a national phase-out of pesticide use in public spaces by local authorities.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Half of UK councils still use pesticides in public places, research finds

Pesticide-free movement has grown, but many local authorities still spray weedkiller linked to wildlife declines and cancer

www.theguardian.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Jul 28

Here's what we think the Prime Minister should be discussing with Donald Trump this afternoon.

How many will he manage?

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

STARMER, WE NEED ACTION
NOT MORE WORDS
Starmer's Checklist
- Halt the supply of weapons to Israel
- Declare Israel's actions as genocide
- Denounce US plans to take control of the Gaza Strip and back an independent Palestinian state.
- Agree all those guilty of war crimes must face prosecution
- Push for a proper ceasefire
- Secure unrestricted access to aid to bring the famine to an end

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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Jul 28

Every day that our government fails to recognise the state of Palestine is another day wasted on more empty words instead of actions.

What is Keir Starmer waiting for? Recognise Palestine.

Image credit: Hosny Salah
RECOGNISE PALESTINE
A step toward dignity, justice, and peace
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · Jul 28

‘In a world of rising authoritarianism and ethnonationalism, where the rule of law has all but crumbled, the brutal, pitiless state run by Netanyahu looks more like a pioneer than an outlier.’

Adam Shatz on the world since 7 October: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Adam Shatz · The World since 7 October

The war with Iran is far more than an attempt to prevent nuclear weapons from getting in the hands of mullahs (if it...

www.lrb.co.uk

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 24

Great to see LBIA has lost its appeal against night flight limits - an issue I raised as recently as 2023 in a full Council meeting in Bradford: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Leeds Bradford Airport loses appeal over night-time flights limit

Leeds Bradford Airport had wanted to alter what flights counted towards its limit to avoid breaches.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚨 Labour are once again planning to cut school bus services in #Bradford.

🗣 Cllr @kevinwarnes.bsky.social said, “It is critical that we maintain and expand our bus travel networks. Cuts are not an option. The withdrawal of any of these services is simply not acceptable.”

Full story 👇

Referring to cuts to the Titus Salt School service, Shipley councillor Kevin Warnes (Green) said: “It is critical that we maintain and expand our bus travel networks. Cuts are not an option.

“These transport links are essential to support local families and enable people to make sustainable travel choices.

“School bus services are a great help for Titus Salt parents and students, and an important way of mitigating local traffic congestion at drop-off and pick up times.

“The withdrawal of any of these services is simply not acceptable.”

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 14

Not sure that we’ll sort the climate emergency or dig Bradford Council out of bankruptcy, but I’ll see if I can get these cycle staples in Hirst Wood fixed. 👍

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 12

Not the best of news for visitors to Saltaire’s amazing Robert’s Park, but hopefully the works to the footbridge will start and finish on schedule: www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2530729...

'Unwelcome but unavoidable' - Vital park footbridge to shut next month

A vital footbridge which connects Saltaire with a popular park on the opposite side of the River Aire is to close next month - causing a lengthy…

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 11

My short speech at this week’s Bradford Council meeting in which I laid out several of the many, many, many reasons why the Labour government should scrap the heartless two child benefit cap - my bit starts 3 hrs 32 mins into our marathon meeting - bradford.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 10

If you live in Shipley, keep an eye out for the latest edition of Green News! And if there is anything you would like your Green councillors to help with, let us know!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 10

Am out leafleting this morning in Shipley. West Yorkshire? More like Portugal!!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 9

Good old @privateeyenews.bsky.social Always on the money.

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 8

Bradford Council’s meeting rolls on this evening. We’ve just called on the government to scrap the two child benefit cap. I was going to sit quietly but felt the need to speak up against this deeply unjust policy - brought in by the Conservatives yet kept in place by Starmer’s Labour government.

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 8

I put a Member Question to the Leader of Council at today’s full meeting in Bradford about the terrible state of Shipley’s Station Road. As a result, I’ve secured a commitment from the portfolio holder to consider including this key gateway to Shipley in our town centre’s cleansing schedule.

Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 8

Nothing like a spot of guerilla gardening to work up an appetite for lunch. This massive overgrowth has obstructed a busy pedestrian route in Shipley for weeks. The owner doesn’t care. It would have taken our dysfunctional council years - literally - to sort. Took me 20 mins. Job done.

Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 7

Joined fellow Green Cllr Anna Watson and Living Streets leaders Philippa and Pete for a sun-soaked community speedwatch on Caroline Street, Saltaire, this evening. Gathered plenty of traffic data (top speed = 33mph) and got great support from residents!

Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 5

Great to see the new Residents Only parking bays up and running on Hirst Lane. They’ll ease the parking pressures there and hopefully encourage more parents to walk their children to the nearby nursery and primary school rather than drive.

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 5

At last! Great to see the new defibrillator installed by the play area in Hirst Wood. It took a while, but we got there in the end.

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 5

Another super Shipley street surgery this morning, with Cllr Anna Watson, this time on Hirst Wood Rd and Grange Av. Many thanks as always to residents for your time and feedback! Nice to see the bus running on time too - a service that we helped to save a few years ago!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jul 2

I’ve just handed over the chair of the Shipley Area Committee to the Cllr Marcus Dearden.

Welcome back Marcus!

In Nov, Marcus will pass the baton to Cllr Paul Sullivan, with myself as deputy chair throughout the year.

A super example of cross-party cooperation in the interest of our residents!

Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jun 30

Super community speedwatch this evening on Bankfield Road and Nab Wood Drive Shipley, with Cllr Anna Watson and residents Chris and Jack. Thanks to Living Streets Shipley too. Part of our drive to boost road safety. Very positive feedback from residents we spoke to and many of the drivers too!

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Kevin Warnes @kevinwarnes.bsky.social · Jun 28

Super session this afternoon at the Kirkgate Community Centre with everyone involved with the Shipley People’s Assembly. Huge thanks to Paul, Ruth, Sue and other leaders and all participants for your contributions!

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Tax Justice Network @taxjustice.net · Jun 24

Despite Henley & Partners backtracking on their claim about a millionaire "exodus" after we called out their report, news outlets are re-running the "exodus" myth this morning using Henley's latest shaky numbers to scaremonger. 🧵
#TaxTheSuperRich @patmillsuk.bsky.social @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social

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