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Izzy Knowles 🔶
@izzyknowles.bsky.social
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Councillor in Moseley, Birmingham. Pro EU. Lib Dem. Mostly get around on a bike.
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marceldirsus.com
Quite the chart
February 11, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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dlknowles.bsky.social
Refugees are essentially unique among immigrants to the US, in that they are *literally invited* to live in America, by law. They are vetted, usually in refugee camps like Dadaab in Kenya, and their travel costs and resettlement costs are covered by the American government
chrisgeidner.bsky.social Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3d
DHS is currently targeting 5,600 refugees in Minnesota as a first step in an expansive plan aimed at reviewing — and presumably restricting — the legal status of refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.

Read my Law Dork report on Trump admin memos filed in court Thursday:
Exclusive: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees
New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.
www.lawdork.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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canurbanism.bsky.social
“Paris, long known for traffic jams and crowded boulevards, has rapidly transformed into a city defined by bikes. In just five years, cycling’s modal share in the French capital has more than doubled, rising from 5% to 11%…This surge didn’t happen by accident…” via @momentummag.bsky.social
What the world can learn from Paris’s cycling revolution
The Paris cycling change did not happen by accident. It was driven by political will, strategic use of data, and a willingness to rethink street space.
momentummag.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:04 PM
izzyknowles.bsky.social
In all the stuff happening over the weekend, watching these Parakeets in a mobile phone mast on Swanshurst Lane was a lovely distraction.
February 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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mazza15.bsky.social
So proud of our Moseley community today
izzyknowles.bsky.social Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 9d
Good to be out with so many people today taking a stand against racism and division.
Bullying tactics are not welcome here. If people have differences we talk and respect each other.
We have so much more to unite us than to divide us.
February 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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localnotail.bsky.social
This is such a Moseley response to the outbreak of flag measles spread by "Raise the Colours" on Wednesday night 😃

Cake not hate ✌️
#BrumTogether
Statement from Moseley is for Everyone - design has an image of a lamppost along one side with the logo at the top and "Our Statement" at the bottom Moseley residents are encouraging all local people to come together in a show of solidarity and community- building, to collectively reject the idea that putting national flags on lampposts represents who we are as a community and the culture we choose to hold in our city. We are in some of the most troubling times of our recent history with narratives of division being sown village to village, town to town, city to city by those that don't even live as our neighbours. The time to be connected and stand side by side for what we believe in is here and a community that stands together can change the world. REFUSE THE BAIT AND EAT SOME CAKE Flag groups often seek to get a 'rise' out of counter communities to use as propaganda. Avoid arguing or engaging in verbal altercations as it rarely change minds and instead join your community for a show of solidarity and cake-eating.
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
izzyknowles.bsky.social
Good to be out with so many people today taking a stand against racism and division.
Bullying tactics are not welcome here. If people have differences we talk and respect each other.
We have so much more to unite us than to divide us.
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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localnotail.bsky.social
📣 Sign Brummies United Petition to Birmingham City Council 💥 *Requesting the Removal of Divisive Flags in Birmingham* 👇🏽👇🏼

c.org/t4PRTzwjSS

*Please keep sharing with your networks + encouraging them to sign. We need to put pressure on the council to do their job and remove the flags!*

#BrumTogether
Sign the Petition
Request for the Removal of Divisive Flags from public lamp posts in Birmingham, UK
c.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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localnotail.bsky.social
Moseley is lucky to have a councillor like @izzyknowles.bsky.social ❤️

#BrumTogether #MoreInCommon

m.facebook.com/izzy.knowles...
Izzy Knowles Update on the flags put up without permission in Moseley Village tonight. I went out and spoke to the group at the time, asked them to take the flags down and told them they are committing an offence under S132 Highways Act 1980. Despite that they continued to put up more flags through the village even though it was clear the community does not welcome them here. I have written to the Cabinet member, the Director for Community Safety and the Police Commander asking for the flags to be taken down as soon as possible and for some firm action to be taken, either a summons to court or an injunction. This group are not being patriotic, they are upsetting and frightening many people, causing division amongst communities, wasting police time and adding unnecessary cost to a council that is already struggling with managing its finances. We already have a flag for Birmingham. It's the Birmingham Community flag celebrating our rich heritage as a city of a thousand trades, built on migration and welcoming to all.
February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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localnotail.bsky.social
Heartened by the way that regular Birmingham people like anti-flaggers Brum Together keep coming together with each outbreak of flag measles from far-right tools Raise the Colours.

They've taken on Moseley's massively diverse community this time.
And we have the experience of Stirchley's stalwarts.
We are proud to live in Birmingham, a city built by many cultures, stories and traditions. Our diversity is our strength, and that's what makes this place home. There is nothing wrong with flying a national flag on your home. But when flags appear across our streets in coordinated campaigns, we should ask: is this about shared pride, or something more divisive? True pride is inclusive. The best way to show love for Birmingham is not through one symbol alone, but through celebrating everyone who calls this city home. Photo of a Brum Together poster in the street in Moseley in Birmingham It shows the flag of Birmingham which is mostly red but with a wide blue and gold zigzag pattern in the third nearest the flagpole end, and a central bull's head in gold https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Birmingham
February 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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mrmjprice.bsky.social
Interesting tidbit from new Birmingham cabinet papers - 3.6% of vehicles entering the Clean Air Zone last quarter were non-compliant. Down from 4.7% in April 2024 and 15.2% at the point of introduction.
February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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birminghamlibdems.bsky.social
#Birmingham #LibDems slam Labour-led Council ‘no longer bankrupt’ claim.

#LibDems Council Group Leader Roger Harmer said: “The lasting legacy of this Labour administration will be bankrupting Birmingham. This May the best way to send them a message is to vote Liberal Democrats.” 🔶

#LibDems4Brum
Lib Dems slam Council Leader’s ‘city no longer bankrupt’ Declaration
www.birminghamlibdems.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
Our thoughts are with Councillor Zaffar’s family and friends following the sad news of his passing. He was a major force for good, enabling and advocating for bold transport and clean air policy.
January 31, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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birminghamlibdems.bsky.social
#Sheldon #LibDem Councillor Colin Green @colingreenld.bsky.social addressing the issue of unlawful traveller encampments at Gilberstone Park: “Improving security at one site just displaces activity elsewhere.”
Council are clearly failing to solve this effectively
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Travellers set up camp after security stops them entering park ground
Formal eviction proceedings are now underway following the arrival of a convoy of caravans and other vehicles onto Sheldon Country Park on Saturday.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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moseleycycleway.bsky.social
Yesterday, 204 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 101 headed into the city, 103 headed towards Moseley.
A graph showing the hourly counts. The usual trend is a peak in early morning and then a second peak in the afternoon.
February 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
I went on Fox News yesterday morning to explain that while the focus is on Minneapolis, Trump is trampling rights everywhere. All over the country, thousands of LEGAL immigrants, including little kids, are being disappeared.

That's what happens in Putin's Russia, not America.
February 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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kirstendevos.bsky.social
Brilliant news! 👏 Removing free parking and widening pavements will make the High Street much more pleasant. The planters are especially welcome - anything that stops pavement parking (which blights the street) is a big win.
#PavementsforPeople
david4bkh.bsky.social Councillor David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 15d
🚨 Update on the Kings Heath Local Centre Scheme.
The Council's appointed contractor, Parade Civil Engineering Ltd, will commence works on Monday 2nd February 2026, with construction expected to last up to 4 weeks.
You can read about the plans here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/khea...
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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governorwalz.mn.gov
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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dlknowles.bsky.social
Just reposting this - my story this week is part of this week's cover package on Minneapolis and the rise of what we call "America's paramilitary peril."

www.economist.com/united-state...
January 31, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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hoxtonrich.bsky.social
My absolute favourite response to my gentle Nextdoor post about how LTNs can make roads safer for everyone. 🤯
Pictured reply text: Let's close all roads and ban movement of people----see if you can feed yourself and family next month----no food, no water, no electricity, no gas, no toilet, no shower,---children starving.--- one month later gangs running riot and killing for food. This is what happens when society continues in it's current direction. We are closer to civil war under this government than people realise.
January 31, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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moseleycycleway.bsky.social
Yesterday, 213 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 99 headed into the city, 114 headed towards Moseley.
A graph showing the hourly counts. The usual trend is a peak in early morning and then a second peak in the afternoon.
January 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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moseleycycleway.bsky.social
Yesterday, 202 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 99 headed into the city, 103 headed towards Moseley.
A graph showing the hourly counts. The usual trend is a peak in early morning and then a second peak in the afternoon.
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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duncanweldon.bsky.social
The Economist coverage is grim but this is exactly how it should be reported.

economist.com/united-state...
January 25, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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dlknowles.bsky.social
I am heading back to Minneapolis tomorrow morning to work on a more on-the-ground reported piece for the weekly edition, but this was my piece from yesterday
duncanweldon.bsky.social Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 22d
The Economist coverage is grim but this is exactly how it should be reported.

economist.com/united-state...
January 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM
izzyknowles.bsky.social
Reminder - Wake Green Road between Yardley Wood Rd & Church Road is to be resurfaced. 😀
Work starts tonight at 7pm and the road will be closed between 7pm and 5am for the next week.
Expect delays in peak times.
You can find details of current and future road works on the One Network.

one.network
January 25, 2026 at 7:28 PM