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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely horrific hate crime attack last week against two innocent men. If you know anything please get in touch with the police or Crimestoppers - we need to catch the assailants. This behaviour is not acceptable and racism is never welcome here #Bristol

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Hate crime probe after men attacked with metal pole

Four men fled the scene in a white van

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 26d

The consultation on #Bristol 's vehicle dweller policy is now live! It covers enforcement, support offered, and meanwhile sites. If this is something that matters to you, please fill it in, whether you live in a vehicle or a house. Open til Thurs 23rd Oct!

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www.bristol.gov.uk/ask/find-con...

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 26d

Comments denying the existence of trans people are really not cool. There are trans / non binary people working for the council and they shouldn't have to listen to discrimination and hate speech in their workplace

Why are transphobes so obsessed with everyone's genitals? It's pretty creepy tbh

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 28d

Not when it comes to discriminatory comments and dangerous rhetoric that reduces a woman to what she looks like. You wouldn't expect people to have to "listen respectfully" to offensive comments against any other oppressed group.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 28d

Hi, if you're referring to the transphobic comments from yesterday, then yes I left the council chamber when they were being made. I don't think hate speech has a place in our elected spaces, and I think those comments were needless, and actively harmful to trans people.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · 29d

Just got confirmation in Members Forum that #Bristol #libraries budget is protected for next year!!! 🥳

Labour scaremongered residents about this, even though they slashed the budget by 25% when in power.

Us Greens will continue to push to get libraries open for longer where residents need it most!

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is really impressive work going on in Barton Hill by grassroot organisations, connecting families from various cultures. I wish everywhere had this "find your village" mentality! As one participant said, “I think other communities can learn from Barton Hill”

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The inspiring project connecting communities in Barton Hill

"We need as a city to look after our children, no matter their colour or background"

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Sep 5

For anyone who lives or works in the area, the next community forum is Thurs 25th Sept in the evening at Easton Christian Family Centre (next to the Leisure Centre). Police and council are both in attendance at these meetings, which are trying to find ways to stop these sorts of incidents.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Sep 5

This part of Stapleton Road is currently cordoned off, between roughly Clifton Place and Armoury Square, following two incidents with knives. One person taken to hospital. If you are trying to go through the area this afternoon I would recommend an alternate route if possible. #Bristol

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 4

We must tackle inequality.

Your bills are not high because of migrants.

The NHS is not crumbling because of migrants.

It's because of politicians who only serve the super rich. 👇🏼

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Zack Polanski on Corbyn, NATO and the St George's Cross

YouTube video by Sky News

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are you a resident of Lawrence Hill with a council-related issue?

We hold regular councillor surgeries on the first Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm, alternating between the Wellspring Settlement and Junction 3 Library.

No need to book - first come, first served!

#Bristol #LawrenceHill

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Aug 21

Really pleased there will finally be a step-free way for people to access platform 2 at Lawrence Hill station - ridiculous that it's been this way for years! I worked with WECA around this to argue for it - it's a no-brainer! #Bristol #trains #publictransport

www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

New lift could finally provide step-free access for station

Network Rail have submitted plans to Bristol City Council for the project

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

The current draft says "Bristol has sufficient coverage of essential pharmaceutical services"

If you disagree - you have til 31 Aug to fill in the survey!

It's a long document but if you're short of time, just read the conclusion and comment on that!

www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BristolPNA...

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Bristol Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025-2028 Consultation

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

www.smartsurvey.co.uk

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Do you think #Bristol has enough #pharmacies?

If you don't - then now is your chance to say so! The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (the document which guides the plans for pharmacies) is currently being reviewed

www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BristolPNA...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jul 18

...because politics affect our daily lives, and very specifically affect whether a centre like this can legally even open in England?

The government has seen the scheme in Glasgow. They've seen the evidence from other countries. This isn't down to a lack of information. It's a political decision.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jul 18

We heard from experts in the field, including from the centre in Glasgow already saving lives!

And saw very moving artwork made by the families and friends of those lost to drug overdoses - people who might still be here if they'd been offered a harm reduction approach, rather than a punitive one.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jul 18

Brilliant meeting last night - we discussed the possibility of England's first Overdose Prevention Centre in Bristol

The national Labour government is dragging their feet to give the necessary legal permissions, despite overwhelming evidence that this works!

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

England's first safe space for drug taking could open in Bristol

The first official Overdose Prevention Centre is already saving lives in Glasgow

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jul 16

Had such a good time on Saturday at Bristol Pride 😊🏳️‍🌈 and shout out to Avon Fire & Rescue for an excellent pre-party complete with toys and breakfast and face glitter! What great day. #LoveWins

Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · Jul 14

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is a protest ✊ 🏳️‍⚧️

This year it's so obvious how much it's needed, as we face threats to roll back LGBTIQA+ rights in the UK and globally

It felt so important to be at ‪@bristolpride.bsky.social with my community, standing shoulder to shoulder with our trans siblings. #Pride2025

Carla Denyer MP, with a rainbow-coloured umbrella in the background, wearing a sequinned top and smiling

A group of people stand underneath a pink, blue and white banner with text that says 'Bristol leading against transphobia'

A woman with white hair and wearing a floral dress holds a sign that says 'Lovely church ladies for trans rights'

A selfie of Carla Denyer with a group of Bristol Green Councillors and members at a Pride parade

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jul 8

Looking for a new job in #Bristol? The Cabot Circus Job Fair is today, 10:30am to 3:30pm - with dozens of employers and support organisations set to attend! #jobhunt #jobfair #jobhunting #recruitment

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Cabot Circus Job Fair

Get ready to find your dream job at Cabot Circus Job Fair - a one-stop shop for all your career needs!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 3

Anyone who wants to take on the Tories, Reform and this failing Labour government is a friend of mine.

Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.

Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.

Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.

Join us. The time is now.

Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jun 25

Complete agreement, it was incredibly traumatic for many residents. There is going to be an independent inquiry so it will be interesting what that brings out.

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jun 20

It's been a little over a year since I got elected in Lawrence Hill, and I thought it might be helpful to list out what Yassin and I have been up to!

If you think I've missed anything important, either in the to-do list or the already-done list, let me know!

#Bristol @greenparty.org.uk

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Cllr Shona Jemphrey 🇵🇸 @shonajemphrey.bsky.social · Jun 14

If you haven't yet filled in the consultation on changes to HomeChoice in #Bristol, you have until 11th July.

These changes could make a huge difference to ppl affected by events like the Barton House evacuation! We've pushed long & hard for this. Details here: www.bristol.gov.uk/ask/find-con...

Consultation or engagement

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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations to the Green led environment & sustainability committee for getting Bristol’s waste collections back to where they should be after Labour mismanagement. While Bristol Labour scaremongered about hypotheticals, Greens got on with sorting things out www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Bin collections in Bristol are 'improving' after chaotic year

Thousands of streets had overflowing bins during the worst of the disruption

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