Richard Leeming
@richardleeming.bsky.social
Innovation consultant, working on digital and data transformation for the public good, mainly in culture, heritage and voluntary sectors. Labour & Co-op councillor representing Dulwich Village Ward, focused on active travel. Dad, Gooner, sailor, cyclist.
Very disappointed to learn that there’s a big flood on Gallery Road in Dulwich Village due to yet another catastrophic water main burst - the responsibility of Thames Water. Gallery Road is currently closed at the south circular. We’re on the case with TW.
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Very disappointed to learn that there’s a big flood on Gallery Road in Dulwich Village due to yet another catastrophic water main burst - the responsibility of Thames Water. Gallery Road is currently closed at the south circular. We’re on the case with TW.
Curious to receive an email from the other place suspending an account I haven’t posted to for a decade … 🤷♂️🤷♂️
September 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Curious to receive an email from the other place suspending an account I haven’t posted to for a decade … 🤷♂️🤷♂️
Not at all surprised- having an ongoing ‘beef’ (as the kids say) with the parent of a friend of one of my kids who justifies frequent short car journeys on the basis they’re using an EV.
July 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Not at all surprised- having an ongoing ‘beef’ (as the kids say) with the parent of a friend of one of my kids who justifies frequent short car journeys on the basis they’re using an EV.
Might be time to think about re-upping this
July 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Might be time to think about re-upping this
Looks like my algorithm is prioritising the phrase “Train nerds assemble”. I like trains, but I’m not sure I count as a nerd. My son however….
June 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Looks like my algorithm is prioritising the phrase “Train nerds assemble”. I like trains, but I’m not sure I count as a nerd. My son however….
The small Biggles library located…
June 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The small Biggles library located…
I'm horrified, as is @margynewens.bsky.social to learn of a very serious crash at the junction of Townley Road and East Dulwich Grove early this morning.
A refuse lorry operated by a private contractor overturned onto the pavement outside Alleyns school destroying a tree and damaging the pavement.
A refuse lorry operated by a private contractor overturned onto the pavement outside Alleyns school destroying a tree and damaging the pavement.
April 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm horrified, as is @margynewens.bsky.social to learn of a very serious crash at the junction of Townley Road and East Dulwich Grove early this morning.
A refuse lorry operated by a private contractor overturned onto the pavement outside Alleyns school destroying a tree and damaging the pavement.
A refuse lorry operated by a private contractor overturned onto the pavement outside Alleyns school destroying a tree and damaging the pavement.
It’s the central reservation that currently stops you turning right, maybe the new upgraded traffic light is still to be installed … but it’s an excellent entry point into quiet streets
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It’s the central reservation that currently stops you turning right, maybe the new upgraded traffic light is still to be installed … but it’s an excellent entry point into quiet streets
One of the joys of being a councillor is the ability to support brilliant local initiatives- so @margynewens.bsky.social and I were delighted to be able to give £15k to support the replacement of the disabled roundabout in Dulwich Park.
March 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
One of the joys of being a councillor is the ability to support brilliant local initiatives- so @margynewens.bsky.social and I were delighted to be able to give £15k to support the replacement of the disabled roundabout in Dulwich Park.
Even from the very back row of the upper balcony
March 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Even from the very back row of the upper balcony
Very good to meet with @margynewens.bsky.social and Southwark and Lambeth MLA Marina Ahmad today to discuss residents requirements for better speed reductions and improved pedestrian crossings on Lordship Lane.
February 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Very good to meet with @margynewens.bsky.social and Southwark and Lambeth MLA Marina Ahmad today to discuss residents requirements for better speed reductions and improved pedestrian crossings on Lordship Lane.
We know the main reason that people don’t cycle is because they think it’s unsafe … but it appears the opposite is true, cycling makes you live longer in better health.
January 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We know the main reason that people don’t cycle is because they think it’s unsafe … but it appears the opposite is true, cycling makes you live longer in better health.
A chilly morning but some warm conversations on the doorstep in Dulwich Village this morning with @margynewens.bsky.social grateful to @esmehicks.bsky.social and Cabinet members Jasmine Ali, Evelyn Akoto and Natasha Ennin for joining us
January 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A chilly morning but some warm conversations on the doorstep in Dulwich Village this morning with @margynewens.bsky.social grateful to @esmehicks.bsky.social and Cabinet members Jasmine Ali, Evelyn Akoto and Natasha Ennin for joining us
We’ve spent so much effort to turn the junction of Calton Avenue and Dulwich Village into a great public space. Trust Thames Water to spoil it with a permanently overflowing water fountain which is now icing over.
January 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We’ve spent so much effort to turn the junction of Calton Avenue and Dulwich Village into a great public space. Trust Thames Water to spoil it with a permanently overflowing water fountain which is now icing over.
Fantastic to join hundreds of people in Dulwich for Carols by the Crib in Dulwich Square. Thank you so much to St Barnabas for organising.
December 24, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Fantastic to join hundreds of people in Dulwich for Carols by the Crib in Dulwich Square. Thank you so much to St Barnabas for organising.
It's been a busy period in Dulwich Village, catch up with everything @margynewens.bsky.social and I have been doing here:
December 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
It's been a busy period in Dulwich Village, catch up with everything @margynewens.bsky.social and I have been doing here:
A cold night but a warm reception on the doorstep in Dulwich @southwarklabour.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 8:41 PM
A cold night but a warm reception on the doorstep in Dulwich @southwarklabour.bsky.social
There weren’t many of us with hair like that in Newcastle in 1984
November 20, 2024 at 11:20 PM
There weren’t many of us with hair like that in Newcastle in 1984
To put today’s demonstrations in context:
November 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM
To put today’s demonstrations in context:
Dulwich Village right now. A high powered car crashed into a traffic light on the wrong side of the road outside a primary school. This is why we make our roads safer. This driver must pay for the damage they've caused and should be banned from driving. @margynewens.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Dulwich Village right now. A high powered car crashed into a traffic light on the wrong side of the road outside a primary school. This is why we make our roads safer. This driver must pay for the damage they've caused and should be banned from driving. @margynewens.bsky.social
Very good to see that Southwark’s e-bike bays are being so well used. No bikes on the pavements here.
November 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Very good to see that Southwark’s e-bike bays are being so well used. No bikes on the pavements here.
If you see this post, quote post a bridge.
October 23, 2024 at 9:39 AM
If you see this post, quote post a bridge.
If you see this post, quote post a bridge
October 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
If you see this post, quote post a bridge
Delighted to have played a part in producing the Labour Walks and Cycles Event at the Labour Conference. Standing room only and great contributions from Simon Lightwood, Chris Boardman, Rezina Chowdhury, Clyde Loakes, Laura Laker and Julian Sanchez.
September 23, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Delighted to have played a part in producing the Labour Walks and Cycles Event at the Labour Conference. Standing room only and great contributions from Simon Lightwood, Chris Boardman, Rezina Chowdhury, Clyde Loakes, Laura Laker and Julian Sanchez.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #8,812,368!
September 17, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #8,812,368!