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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · 25d

This morning on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast I spoke about the future of St David’s Hall 🎶

✅ Classical programme safeguarded
✅ World-class acoustics protected
✅ Major investment & RAAC works ahead
✅ Future secured as Wales’s National Concert Hall

Proud to be delivering for culture & communities 💙

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · 29d

I’m a proud, long-standing @gmb.org.uk member – honoured to have their backing as I seek to be @welsh-labour.bsky.social #1 choice in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. I’ve stood with union colleagues before and I’ll do it again – for fair pay, safe workplaces & dignity at work. 🌹✊

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚪 Out in Trowbridge today, listening to residents. What matters here isn’t slogans, it’s delivery. Reform offer only division. Labour delivers on housing, jobs, safer streets, and community. That’s the difference. 🌹 #LabourDoorstep

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Sep 5

Cardiff Music City Festival returns

📅 3–18 Oct 2025
🌍 Global stars: Rufus Wainwright, Cate Le Bon, Gruff Rhys
🎤 Welsh talent: Adwaith, Ani Glass, Georgia Ruth, The Gentle Good

Two weeks of gigs + innovation – putting Cardiff on the world stage 🌟
🔗 cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales

Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Sep 4

This evening I visited the opening of Mark Griffiths: An Incremental Demise at Fotogallery
A powerful exploration of how land carries memory, identity & the choices we face for its future. Open until 2 Oct – well worth a visit.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌿 What if Cardiff became a National Park City?

Plans are underway for Cardiff to be Wales’ first, but your help is needed! 💚

👉 Find out more and have your say at community events this autumn (dates in poster ⬇️).

#NationalParkCity #Cardiff #HaveYourSay

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 31

Brilliant morning at Cardiff Pickleball Club for their Open Day in Roath Pleasure Gardens 🌳

Fab to play with club members, my kids & @jostevenslabour.bsky.social and to see so many people trying pickleball for the first time 🏓

Thanks to the volunteers making this community sport thrive

Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 29

Cardiff’s summer of music = £44m boost for our city centre 💷🎶
Hospitality & retail thrived, with hotel bookings, restaurants & bars all reporting record trade.
Proud as Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks & Events to see major artists + crowds powering local jobs & prosperity.
bit.ly/4n7ksx0

Summer Cardiff concerts provided major boost to city centre spending levels

New research shows sales in July were up more than 15% compared to a year earlier.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 29

As a parent whose kids have gone through chicken pox, I’m so glad to see this 👏 A free chicken pox vaccine for children in England & Wales will spare so many families the stress, discomfort & worry we went through. A really positive step forward.
🔗 www.gov.wales/written-stat...

Written Statement: Introduction of a routine varicella (chicken pox) vaccination programme | GOV.WALES

Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services

www.gov.wales

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Proud to have the support of my friend and Cardiff North councillor Mike Ash Edwards:
“Honest and authentic with a drive to break down barriers, Jen will challenge the status quo and back policies to achieve real change.”
Let’s do just that. ✊ #Senedd2026 #CaerdyddFfynnonTaf

Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Big news for Hailey Park! 🎉
A brand-new inclusive sport & games facility is coming—shaped by 180+ local children 🏀⚽🏏

📍New location: 50m from homes
✅ Football, netball, calisthenics, table tennis & more
📸 Designs below
#LlandaffNorth #HaileyPark

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 27

That's why I want to see her elected as the MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. Jen is built to change things for the better - & to do it with people, not to them. She understands that progress is something we achieve together, & I know she will bring that same energy and commitment to the Senedd.”

Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 27

"I've had the privilege of working alongside Jen for over 10yrs, in that time l've seen firsthand her determination, integrity, and ability to bring people together to deliver real change. She is someone who listens, builds trust, & never shies away from the hard work it takes to make a difference.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Proud to have the support of my friend Zac Harvey, who I’ve worked with for 10+ years. His words mean a lot — change happens together, never to people.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 13

I first met Hefin in 2016, when he was a candidate for the Senedd. He was always supportive of those around him, a fierce advocate for the people he represented. He will be greatly missed.

Eluned Morgan @prifweinidog.gov.wales · Aug 13

Statement by Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales on the passing of Hefin David MS

Datganiad gan Eluned Morgan MS, Prif Weinidog Cymru ar farwolaeth Hefin David MS.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 12

Days of phoning members across Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf ✔️
Campaigning in the Grangetown by-election ✔️
Day job ✔️

Tonight: Penarth swim 🌊, chippy tea from Plassey Street 🍟, sunset over Cardiff ☀️
Perfect reset before the next push.

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 11

Proud to be endorsed by The
Co-operative Party 🌹🤝

The co-operative movement is growing – today The Entertainer becomes employee-owned.

Let’s take that same spirit to the Senedd.
#CoopValues #Senedd2026

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 7

Half way through the summer holidays and we’ve been having a blast! 🌞 From the Royal Welsh Show to beautiful parks, the immersive Van Gogh exhibition and plenty of time with a good book 📖 — it’s been lovely to slow the pace and soak it all in 🥰💐

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Delighted to be shortlisted as a candidate for Welsh Labour in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf! 🌹

Looking forward to speaking with members in Cardiff North & East about your priorities — and how we build a campaign rooted in your vision for our communities.

DMs open! #Senedd2026

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 18

Mine cried when we had to leave 😅

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 18

In 2021, Splott residents Laura and Nick started a petition to improve Splott Park.

Working with local councillors, their campaign led to a successful Neighbourhood Renewal bid — and investment is now on its way 🙌🌳

People power at its best. #Splott #Cardiff

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 16

Big thanks to Cardiff’s amazing parks volunteers — celebrated this evening at the Forest Farm BBQ 🌿

💚 21 Green Flag Awards for council-managed parks
💚 23 Green Flag Community Awards for brilliant local projects

Your time + care make our green spaces thrive 🏆

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 16

Proud to help launch the Irish Women’s Network in Wales. ☘️💚

A new community space for Irish women living, working or studying in Wales – celebrating heritage, sharing stories, and amplifying our voices.

📍 First event: Tues 16 July, 6pm
📩 Get involved: [email protected]

Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 15

Cardiff now has 21 Green Flag parks — more than any other UK Core City or Welsh council 🌿

Llandaff Fields joins the list for the first time 👏

Thanks to our staff, rangers & volunteers — and to every community group helping protect & improve these spaces 💚

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Jen Burke @jenburkecdf.bsky.social · Jul 10

Joined FAW to watch Cymru take on France in their second #WEURO2025 match last night.

A 4–1 loss, but full of grit and pride. And a historic first major tournament goal — had to be Jess Fishlock! 👏⚽🏴#Cymru #YWalGoch #WomensFootball #JessFishlock