Tony Brett
@tonybrett.org.uk
Loves cycling, active travel, safe roads, choral singing, wild swimming. LGBT+ role model. Deputy Lord Mayor of Oxford 2013-14. Work in Information Security/Cyber. Secondary School Governor. Opinions mine only.
Hello @annarailton.bsky.social I don't know if you're aware but there is a problem with a key City Cycle route past Cowley Marsh Park. The ditch is blocked so Barracks Lane is flooded making cycling messy and dangerous. Can you help? Lots of reports already e.g. www.fixmystreet.com/report/8733414
February 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Hello @annarailton.bsky.social I don't know if you're aware but there is a problem with a key City Cycle route past Cowley Marsh Park. The ditch is blocked so Barracks Lane is flooded making cycling messy and dangerous. Can you help? Lots of reports already e.g. www.fixmystreet.com/report/8733414
Where are you @thamesvalleypolice.bsky.social ?
@badlyparkedox.bsky.social
Parked right across the pavement at a pedestrian crossing. Four fit young men unloading gear(?) for a gig. There was space to park around the corner and they were fit enough to carry it. There for ten minutes.
Parked right across the pavement at a pedestrian crossing. Four fit young men unloading gear(?) for a gig. There was space to park around the corner and they were fit enough to carry it. There for ten minutes.
January 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Where are you @thamesvalleypolice.bsky.social ?
Rymer's Lane showing gas works, heading South this morning by Flo's. I thought @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social had a policy against Cyclists Dismount signs? Particularly pointless ones like this? There was plenty of room both for cyclists and pedestrians.
January 29, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Rymer's Lane showing gas works, heading South this morning by Flo's. I thought @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social had a policy against Cyclists Dismount signs? Particularly pointless ones like this? There was plenty of room both for cyclists and pedestrians.
I'll just get my tiny violin. And hope that this man is as compassionate and understanding to other MPs if they find themselves in this situation. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:23 AM
I'll just get my tiny violin. And hope that this man is as compassionate and understanding to other MPs if they find themselves in this situation. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reminder to everyone: If a web page asks you to open PowerShell or press the windows key and "R" it is not a quick fix, it is not an urgent patch. It's a burglary where you open the door and let the criminal in. Don't fall for it. (from a LinkedIn post by the CEO of EscapeVelocity)
January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Reminder to everyone: If a web page asks you to open PowerShell or press the windows key and "R" it is not a quick fix, it is not an urgent patch. It's a burglary where you open the door and let the criminal in. Don't fall for it. (from a LinkedIn post by the CEO of EscapeVelocity)
To all motorised vehicle drivers: I'm not apologising for using the main carriageway rather than the ungritted and icy cycle path today. You only get to the next queue quicker if you barge past me. Be patient. Be safe. It's -4 degrees C !
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM
To all motorised vehicle drivers: I'm not apologising for using the main carriageway rather than the ungritted and icy cycle path today. You only get to the next queue quicker if you barge past me. Be patient. Be safe. It's -4 degrees C !
Utter incoherent gibberish. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571424...
Needs Specsavers if he can't see how those of may different faiths and none live in Oxford in peace and harmony and have done so for years.
Perhaps a look at events like this might teach him something too oxcof.org.uk/friendship-w...
Needs Specsavers if he can't see how those of may different faiths and none live in Oxford in peace and harmony and have done so for years.
Perhaps a look at events like this might teach him something too oxcof.org.uk/friendship-w...
Friendship Walk — Oxford Council of Faiths
oxcof.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Utter incoherent gibberish. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571424...
Needs Specsavers if he can't see how those of may different faiths and none live in Oxford in peace and harmony and have done so for years.
Perhaps a look at events like this might teach him something too oxcof.org.uk/friendship-w...
Needs Specsavers if he can't see how those of may different faiths and none live in Oxford in peace and harmony and have done so for years.
Perhaps a look at events like this might teach him something too oxcof.org.uk/friendship-w...
Anyone up for Beer and Carols at the Marsh Harrier in Cowley on Saturday at 6pm? Would be fun to see you there.
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Anyone up for Beer and Carols at the Marsh Harrier in Cowley on Saturday at 6pm? Would be fun to see you there.
A very car and driver centric article. My 9 year old Ford Ka+ has a speed limit. Don:t almost all cars since then have them? They are really very easy to use and definitely save lives.
BBC News - Evan Davis: Why so many people break 20mph speed limits - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Evan Davis: Why so many people break 20mph speed limits - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Evan Davis: Why so many people break 20mph speed limits
After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A very car and driver centric article. My 9 year old Ford Ka+ has a speed limit. Don:t almost all cars since then have them? They are really very easy to use and definitely save lives.
BBC News - Evan Davis: Why so many people break 20mph speed limits - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Evan Davis: Why so many people break 20mph speed limits - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am amazed that there are not more injuries to cyclists given the almost criminally dangerous design of the sick joke that is "access to Headington". It would be better called "access to the emergency department". Shame on @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social! www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2545916...
Car crash sees cyclist taken to hospital and Oxford road closed
A road in Headington was closed after a crash between a car and cyclist saw the cyclist go to hospital with injuries.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I am amazed that there are not more injuries to cyclists given the almost criminally dangerous design of the sick joke that is "access to Headington". It would be better called "access to the emergency department". Shame on @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social! www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2545916...
How nice of the car-addicts to give Layla some extra publicity. Comments not exactly going their way either! www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2564445...
Congestion charge protesters crash MP's Budget event
The Oxford congestion charge protesters crashed the Liberal Dempcrat event about this week's Budget to be delivered by Rachel Reeves.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
How nice of the car-addicts to give Layla some extra publicity. Comments not exactly going their way either! www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2564445...
I wonder why @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social bin emptiers have turned my driveway (just the bit to the right of the line down the middle) into an LTN and removed the actual street LTN bollard. Not helpful when visitors in a car are about to arrive.
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I wonder why @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social bin emptiers have turned my driveway (just the bit to the right of the line down the middle) into an LTN and removed the actual street LTN bollard. Not helpful when visitors in a car are about to arrive.
Yes Yes Yes Yes! @thamesvalleypolice.bsky.social please take note in Oxford and everywhere!
Delivery companies should be forced to employ the riders & ensure the cycles they use are road legal! Until then the delivery companies won't do squat about the illegal use of unregistered electric motorcycles as ebikes.
London council urges food delivery companies to do more to educate riders about e-bike laws and dangerous illegal modifications
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Yes Yes Yes Yes! @thamesvalleypolice.bsky.social please take note in Oxford and everywhere!
Could you join my Cyber Security Team in auditing and providing assurance on cyber security controls around @ox.ac.uk? We're looking for someone with appropriate experience and can offer a lively and stimulating work environment. Salary to £63.5k, closes 12 Nov. my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Could you join my Cyber Security Team in auditing and providing assurance on cyber security controls around @ox.ac.uk? We're looking for someone with appropriate experience and can offer a lively and stimulating work environment. Salary to £63.5k, closes 12 Nov. my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Once again "car and cyclist", not "car and bicycle" or "driver and cyclist". The bias in local rags like @theoxfordmail.bsky.social is incredible. I'm glad there were no serious injuries, and happy to see "crash" rather than "accident" used to describe it. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2554795...
Police on scene after cyclist knocked off bike in Oxford collision
A cyclist was knocked off their bike at The Plain roundabout in Oxford, police have confirmed in a statement.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Once again "car and cyclist", not "car and bicycle" or "driver and cyclist". The bias in local rags like @theoxfordmail.bsky.social is incredible. I'm glad there were no serious injuries, and happy to see "crash" rather than "accident" used to describe it. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2554795...
One for your diary. A very good cause. oxfordshirehomelessmovement.org/article/ohm-...
October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
One for your diary. A very good cause. oxfordshirehomelessmovement.org/article/ohm-...
Happy Black History Month. Have a look at www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk where I think you'll find some excellent reading and learning, particularly in the features section.
Black History Month 2025
Discover the pioneers celebrated during Black History Month 2025, highlighting achievements in literature, music, sport, business, academia, and more. Inspiring change and innovation.
www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Happy Black History Month. Have a look at www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk where I think you'll find some excellent reading and learning, particularly in the features section.
Reposted by Tony Brett
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
One of the best debunks of populist nonsense I've seen for a long time. Particularly disappointed in my MP over this. She's normally very good!
I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP
September 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One of the best debunks of populist nonsense I've seen for a long time. Particularly disappointed in my MP over this. She's normally very good!
Why are these here on Little Clarendon Street @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social ? I thought you had a policy that proscribed these signs?
September 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Why are these here on Little Clarendon Street @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social ? I thought you had a policy that proscribed these signs?
Extremely loud awful music and diesel fumes are pumping in through my office window. What's the point of St Giles fair at this time of day when kids are back at school and people are trying to work?
September 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Extremely loud awful music and diesel fumes are pumping in through my office window. What's the point of St Giles fair at this time of day when kids are back at school and people are trying to work?
The Lisbon funicular disaster is shocking and tragic. My heart goes out to all those who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones.
It's interesting that the number of deaths is about 1% of the number of people killed on UK Roads in a year. That's life loss as above each and every four days.
It's interesting that the number of deaths is about 1% of the number of people killed on UK Roads in a year. That's life loss as above each and every four days.
September 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Lisbon funicular disaster is shocking and tragic. My heart goes out to all those who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones.
It's interesting that the number of deaths is about 1% of the number of people killed on UK Roads in a year. That's life loss as above each and every four days.
It's interesting that the number of deaths is about 1% of the number of people killed on UK Roads in a year. That's life loss as above each and every four days.
Absolutely spot on.
Whoever needs reminding: the Convention on Human Rights is one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation, following one of its greatest tragedies. For us to leave it would not only undermine all our own rights and freedoms, it would be a completely immoral abdication of responsibility.
August 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Absolutely spot on.
Reposted by Tony Brett
It’s the question we’re all asking…
August 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s the question we’re all asking…
Fancy a job in Cyber in @ox.ac.uk? We are looking for an incident response lead and the deadline is only three days away. £48,235 - £57,255 with a discretionary range up to £62,407 per annum. Hybrid working possible with min 2-3 days per week onsite. my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
August 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Fancy a job in Cyber in @ox.ac.uk? We are looking for an incident response lead and the deadline is only three days away. £48,235 - £57,255 with a discretionary range up to £62,407 per annum. Hybrid working possible with min 2-3 days per week onsite. my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...