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Eunice
@cllreuniceodame.bsky.social
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Labour & Coop' Councillor for Bensham Manor Ward CR0 | Chair of Health & Social Care Scrutiny Committee| Parlimentary Candidate Kingston & Surbiton 2024| School Governor| Unison Activist| Social Justice| Inclusion| Employment Law| Equilibrium| 💙| #Blacksky
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It was an honour to join Londoners at City Hall to celebrate Black History Month under this year’s theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’.

A time to celebrate Black excellence, reflect on how far we’ve come and stand firm together in our fight for equality.
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Honoured to win the 2025 BLAC Award for Overcoming Adversity (Adults). This belongs to every worker who stood firm, every ally who refused silence, and every record we corrected together. Deep gratitude for the solidarity that shaped this path.
– Cllr Eunice O’Dame

#BLACAwards2025 #LegacyInAction
#blacawards2025 #overcomingadversity #publicservice #unison #justiceanddignity #legacyinaction | Cllr Eunice O.
Honoured to Receive the BLAC Award for Overcoming Adversity (Adults) I’m deeply humbled to share that I’ve been named the winner of the 2025 BLAC Award in the category Overcoming Adversity (Adults) a...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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My response to the government’s Spending Review:
Statement from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on the Spending Review
June 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Happy International Paramedics Day
I honour the lifesaving work & quiet resilience of paramedics, many serving through Croydon's NHS & London Ambulance Service Their courage & care hold our communities together, from urgent response - everyday support #InternationalParamedicsDay 🚑 💙 #Unity&Community
July 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Kudos to @IPPR spotlighting systemic gaps in youth opportunity. To enrich vision:
• Make enrichment legal right
• Fund mentoring via local authority duty
• Ringfence apprenticeships -FSM/NEET youth
• Enact dual discrimination protections (Eq Act s14)
Policy must have legislative backing
ippr.org Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Jul 8
Less than half of young people feel ready for work after education. That matters - for them, for the economy, and for society. A real youth guarantee must support children beyond the school gates so that everyone can thrive.
📄 Find out what that could look like: www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
July 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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I'm proud to have submitted evidence to Commons Health on the First 1000 Days of Life. A society is measured not by its wealth, but by how it nurtures its youngest & most vulnerable.....
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc… #EarlyYearsr#HealthJusticece
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk
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July 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I'm humbled to be shortlisted finalist for the ‘Overcoming Adversity (Adult)’ category @ BLAC Awards on 17.10.2025 I'm grateful for every step, challenge & everyone who saw me worthy of this recognition. Thank you 🙏🏾
#BLACAwards
#OvercomingAdversity
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June 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Check out the report I was presenting here: globalfuturefoundation.com/wp-content/u...
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June 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Amidst challenges @rowennadavis.bsky.social report offers Croydon a vital path FWD through earning & belonging. We can champion a CRO' Baccalaureate for jobs, social/VR hubs, empower community via Kent Steps to regenerate our town's pride & prosperity #CroRecovery #EarningBelong #CommunityLedGrowth
rowennadavis.bsky.social Rowenna Davis @rowennadavis.bsky.social · Jun 18
Too many town centres, including Croydon, are failing young people.

Proud to be with @apseevents talking about how we can turn them around.
June 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Report on the changing roles undertaken by councillors and the associated support and development needs.
by
@catherineneedham.bsky.social @catherinemangan.bsky.social @drdavemckenna.bsky.social, Ella Dunne and Rosanna Marr with NW Employers.

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The 21st Century Councillor – Revisited
In 2016, following on from our research on the 21st Century Public Servant, we looked at the changing roles undertaken by councillors and the associated support and development needs. Nine years on…
21stcenturypublicservant.wordpress.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Change is coming to Croydon, and @rowennadavis.bsky.social is blazing the trail with her dedication and vision. I'm proud to support Rowenna as Labour’s candidate for Croydon Mayor.
#CroydonDeservesBetter
Change is coming to Croydon, and Rowenna Davis is blazing the trail with her dedication and vision. I'm proud to support Rowenna as Labour’s candidate for Croydon Mayor. #CroydonDeservesBetter
March 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I attended the inspiring Harmony for Hope Choir awareness event #WorldKidneyDay A powerful reminder of urgent need for Black kidney donors. Black patients represent 11% of the transplant waiting list but are only 2.5% UK population Bridge the gap, save lives 💙 @IdowuDela #BlackDonors #OrganDonation
March 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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There is an urgent need for more fostering, is this on the top of your wishlist? Young people and Croydon Borough need you to step forward, the alternative is young people may be placed further away from their families. Can you transform the lives of children and young people, contact:
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March 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Awaab’s Law to force landlords to fix dangerous homes www.gov.uk/government/n...
Awaab’s Law to force landlords to fix dangerous homes
From October, social landlords to be forced to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould in set time periods and repair all emergency hazards within 24 hours
www.gov.uk
February 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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📢 Today in Parliament at #PMQs, Deirdre Costigan MP asked the Prime Minister about our coalition of more than 100 councils pushing to #SaveCouncilHousing.

Read more: www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/tw...
January 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The House of Commons voted to enshrine the Charter for Budget Responsibility and the new fiscal rules into law.
Charter for Budget Responsibility approved by Parliament
Charter for Budget Responsibility has been approved in the House of Commons, enshrining new fiscal rules into law.
www.gov.uk
January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The Blac Awards (UK)
3 x Categories
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Neville Staple
Moira Stuart CBE
Linton Kwesi Johnson

Posthumous Award
Ken ‘Fatman’ Gordon
Mona Hammond OBE
Ali Abucar Ali

Community Award
DJ AG
Marcia Rigg
Tony Warner
Voting Closes
13 October 2025
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2025 Honours of Distinction – The BLAC Awards
blac.org.uk
January 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Another big announcement tonight on recycling

The Government has today (Monday 27 January) pledged to end the throwaway society and clean up Britain, as it implements legislation for the deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland.
Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans
Introduction of deposit return scheme will be a step forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain
www.gov.uk
January 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says
Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says
Survey for patient watchdog finds over half of those who made complaint were not satisfied with process or outcome A quarter of people in England experienced poor NHS care over the last year but fewer than one in 10 of them complained about it, a report…
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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#Gentlemen,
Kick start 2025 with your health.

Health is wealth, take charge, spot it early, break the cycle.

Join essential conversations on Prostate Cancer, Risk & Prevention
 
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January 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Rest In Peace
Elianne Andam
Eunice 💕🙏🏾

news.met.police.uk/news/teenage...

#EndViolence
#VAWG
#InvestInOurYouths
Elianne Andam Mural The tragic loss of Elianne Andam deeply affected all of us in Croydon. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. We came together as a community, united in our grief and determination to prevent such tragedies happening again. The verdict delivered reflects the seriousness of this crime. While the sentence may be grounding, it will never heal the pain and loss felt by Elianne's family and friends. Preventing violence against women and girls is essential.  We must enhance both health and social care provisions to support at-risk individuals and those affected by violence. As we remember Elianne, we must continue to enhancing our youth provisions, ensuring young people have access to safe spaces and resources. Our community's strength lies in the ability to support each other, a community founded on kindness, respect, and mutual support. Every young life is valued, and no family should endure such pain. May you RIP Elianne Andam Eunice 💕🙏🏾
January 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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@SarahJonesmp This is fantastic news for Croydon. The funding will provide a real opportunity to support local residents in kicking the habit and improving their health and well-being. It’s exciting to see a positive investment in our community.
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sarahjonesmp.bsky.social Sarah Jones MP @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social · Jan 14
Good news for Croydon! 🎉

Our borough has been allocated £548,282 in additional funding from the government’s £70 million investment in stop-smoking services for 2025–2026.

With over 44,000 smokers in our town, this funding will provide much-needed support to help residents quit smoking.
January 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Dear Young Persons
Proposed closures Croydon Youth Assembly + Youth Engagement Team could impact your mental health & social well-being Create a more inclusive environment for all young people 👇🏾 www.change.org/p/save-the-c...
#CroydonYouth #YourVoiceMatters #CommunityEngagement #MentalHealthMatters
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January 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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🚨 Scam alert: we are aware of convincing scam websites pretending to sell tickets for tonight’s fireworks.

Don’t lose your money: NYE fireworks tickets are **SOLD OUT** and not available anywhere. Resale has closed.

Enjoy the fireworks at home or elsewhere 🎇
Graphic reads: London's NYE Celebrations - Tickets for the fireworks are now SOLD OUT. Do not fall for scams.
December 31, 2024 at 6:33 PM