Gilian Macinnes
@gilianmac.bsky.social
Town Planner, mother, Pluto owner🐕. Working in and for local government- management, infrastructure planning, Development Contributions. Views own etc and unless they are interesting ones of someone else 😁
Looking forward to chairing this event tomorrow- always a really great group of very engaged folk
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Looking forward to chairing this event tomorrow- always a really great group of very engaged folk
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Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an
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November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
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ICE is a domestic terrorist organization.
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
ICE is a domestic terrorist organization.
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Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The value of public R&D
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October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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This is what happened to my Grandfather in Frankfurt, Germany on 9th November 1938, commonly known as Kristallnacht.
In Portland, Oregon, masked ICE GOONS abducted and vanished US citizen Gonzalo Catalan last week. Tragically, his family remains unaware of his whereabouts and has not received any communication from him as of today.
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 AM
This is what happened to my Grandfather in Frankfurt, Germany on 9th November 1938, commonly known as Kristallnacht.
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Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
www.independent.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Quite a world when a federal judge has to call in a federal official to specifically tell him he can't use tear gas on children in Halloween costumes
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Quite a world when a federal judge has to call in a federal official to specifically tell him he can't use tear gas on children in Halloween costumes
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"We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world."
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The last speech of Ronald Reagan as president was on immigration
YouTube video by Montclair Immigration Network
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October 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world."
youtu.be/2R8QxCD6ir8?...
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youtube.com/watch?v=Js9K... one of the best shows- sad funny - life 👏👏👏👏
Riot Women | NEW Trailer 💥🤘 - BBC
YouTube video by BBC
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October 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=Js9K... one of the best shows- sad funny - life 👏👏👏👏
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The uproar from conservatives, Fox etc if Obama or Biden had unilaterally (and possibly illegally) tore down a near century old part of the White House, to replace with a ballroom, would (rightly) have been endless. Historic level vandalism.
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The uproar from conservatives, Fox etc if Obama or Biden had unilaterally (and possibly illegally) tore down a near century old part of the White House, to replace with a ballroom, would (rightly) have been endless. Historic level vandalism.
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This is a grim read. I stick to my view that the wilful blindness of the government to the financial crisis in local government will cost them their majority at the next election. Why not roll the dice for change when the local public realm is falling apart? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report
Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is a grim read. I stick to my view that the wilful blindness of the government to the financial crisis in local government will cost them their majority at the next election. Why not roll the dice for change when the local public realm is falling apart? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Flood Resilience in England paints a stark picture of the current flood risk management approach. While the Committee’s recommendations are welcome, it's not clear that they amount to the systemic regulatory overhaul that's needed. shorturl.at/qjRf4
Response to Environmental Audit Committee report on flood resilience - Town and Country Planning Association
Whilst the Environmental Audit Committee’s recommendations would improve the current system, it is not clear that they amount to the systemic regulatory change that is required.
www.tcpa.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Flood Resilience in England paints a stark picture of the current flood risk management approach. While the Committee’s recommendations are welcome, it's not clear that they amount to the systemic regulatory overhaul that's needed. shorturl.at/qjRf4
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If when I’ve finished a future town planning podcaster rips off the ‘High Notes series and asks me about my career highlights the title of this blog will definitely feature.
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OBR, Where Art Thou?
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October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If when I’ve finished a future town planning podcaster rips off the ‘High Notes series and asks me about my career highlights the title of this blog will definitely feature.
samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2025/10/obr-...
samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2025/10/obr-...
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With the New Towns Taskforce's final report highlighting the importance of stewardship & with related issues such as commonhold in the news, Thursday's webinar presents an ideal opportunity to consider stewardship in new communities.
📅 16 October. 10 - 11.30am
Tickets www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...
📅 16 October. 10 - 11.30am
Tickets www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...
Stewardship for New Communities - Town and Country Planning Association
In this webinar, we will explore current issues and opportunities for long-term stewardship in new communities. Drawing on practical experience from current and recent projects the session will explor...
www.tcpa.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
With the New Towns Taskforce's final report highlighting the importance of stewardship & with related issues such as commonhold in the news, Thursday's webinar presents an ideal opportunity to consider stewardship in new communities.
📅 16 October. 10 - 11.30am
Tickets www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...
📅 16 October. 10 - 11.30am
Tickets www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...
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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
October 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
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My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.
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The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.
www.miamiherald.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.
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Episode 150 of 50 Shades of Planning is available now via this link or the usual podcast platforms.
The Amazing Technicolour Green Belt.
pod.co/50-shades-of...
Episode 150 of 50 Shades of Planning is available now via this link or the usual podcast platforms.
The Amazing Technicolour Green Belt.
pod.co/50-shades-of...
The Amazing Technicolour Green Belt - 50 Shades of Planning
Charles Goode hosted an event in Birmingham in September 2025 to mark the launch of his book, “The Green Belt, Housing Crises and Planning Systems” (link below). Charles invited Catriona Riddell, Mike...
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October 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Episode 150 of 50 Shades of Planning is available now via this link or the usual podcast platforms.
The Amazing Technicolour Green Belt.
pod.co/50-shades-of...
Episode 150 of 50 Shades of Planning is available now via this link or the usual podcast platforms.
The Amazing Technicolour Green Belt.
pod.co/50-shades-of...
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*FIFTEEN THOUSAND JOBS LOST*.
If this were in a sector in which the PM could go and do a photoshoot looking like One Of The People, we’d have had a government intervention by now.
If this were in a sector in which the PM could go and do a photoshoot looking like One Of The People, we’d have had a government intervention by now.
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq...
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
*FIFTEEN THOUSAND JOBS LOST*.
If this were in a sector in which the PM could go and do a photoshoot looking like One Of The People, we’d have had a government intervention by now.
If this were in a sector in which the PM could go and do a photoshoot looking like One Of The People, we’d have had a government intervention by now.
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ONS revises down government borrowing estimates after data error on.ft.com/4h1HLGG
ONS revises down government borrowing estimates after data error
Office for National Statistics says there was an error in VAT receipts used to calculate the figures
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October 8, 2025 at 6:58 AM
ONS revises down government borrowing estimates after data error on.ft.com/4h1HLGG
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"Deloitte Australia will issue a partial refund to the federal government after admitting that artificial intelligence had been used in the creation of a $440,000 report littered with errors including three nonexistent academic references and a made-up quote from a Federal Court judgement."
October 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"Deloitte Australia will issue a partial refund to the federal government after admitting that artificial intelligence had been used in the creation of a $440,000 report littered with errors including three nonexistent academic references and a made-up quote from a Federal Court judgement."