Peter Huw Jenkins
@phjenkins.bsky.social
Cardiff Left Bookclub founder and Welsh Labour Councillor for Danescourt and Llandaff.
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Peter Huw Jenkins
@phjenkins.bsky.social
· Nov 23
On Thursday I attended Full Council remotely and asked the Cabinet Member about justifying staying on X and praised the community action we've seen in Minnesota in the last month.
January 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On Thursday I attended Full Council remotely and asked the Cabinet Member about justifying staying on X and praised the community action we've seen in Minnesota in the last month.
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We're going to Miami for the next bookclub and by that we do mean Tiny Rebel. Join us upstairs on Tuesday at 7pm, February 10th to talk about about Joan Didion's Miami and the inescapable clawing beast of historical context reverberating to the present day.
Should be cheery.
Should be cheery.
January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We're going to Miami for the next bookclub and by that we do mean Tiny Rebel. Join us upstairs on Tuesday at 7pm, February 10th to talk about about Joan Didion's Miami and the inescapable clawing beast of historical context reverberating to the present day.
Should be cheery.
Should be cheery.
It's time for my yearly roundup, first books read. This year has been phenomenal for my reading, at 66 books done I've read more books than any year since I started keeping proper track, far exceeding the 43 in 2018.
A long morning commute helps of course.
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A long morning commute helps of course.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's time for my yearly roundup, first books read. This year has been phenomenal for my reading, at 66 books done I've read more books than any year since I started keeping proper track, far exceeding the 43 in 2018.
A long morning commute helps of course.
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A long morning commute helps of course.
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The first book of the year will be The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed, we will be upstairs in Tiny Rebel at 7pm on the 13th of January 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The first book of the year will be The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed, we will be upstairs in Tiny Rebel at 7pm on the 13th of January 2026.
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This Tuesday. Charles Dickens, The Cricket on the Hearth at 7pm.
We're in the little O'Neill's on Trinity Street.
We're in the little O'Neill's on Trinity Street.
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This Tuesday. Charles Dickens, The Cricket on the Hearth at 7pm.
We're in the little O'Neill's on Trinity Street.
We're in the little O'Neill's on Trinity Street.
Brief weekend away in Tenby, nice to get out that way and have a good, relaxing, time.
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Brief weekend away in Tenby, nice to get out that way and have a good, relaxing, time.
The proposed Heritage list went to Scrutiny today. This acknowledgement recognises the historical value of the building of the Radyr Court, giving the Council additional powers to protect the structures of the buildings themselves through the planning process.
I very much support this proposal.
I very much support this proposal.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The proposed Heritage list went to Scrutiny today. This acknowledgement recognises the historical value of the building of the Radyr Court, giving the Council additional powers to protect the structures of the buildings themselves through the planning process.
I very much support this proposal.
I very much support this proposal.
Did some more litter picking in Danescourt this weekend with some dedicated local Labour members. We also did some doorknocking afterwards but entirely forgot to take a photo!
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did some more litter picking in Danescourt this weekend with some dedicated local Labour members. We also did some doorknocking afterwards but entirely forgot to take a photo!
Honoured to be at the Llandaff Armistice Day Service today laying a wreath with my fellow Councillor, Sean Driscoll.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Honoured to be at the Llandaff Armistice Day Service today laying a wreath with my fellow Councillor, Sean Driscoll.
Great to do a bit of litter picking around Danescourt this afternoon and then get into door knocking with some of our future Welsh Labour Senedd candidates for Caerdydd Penarth.
Definitely the case that on a cool, crisp, October day we needed layers but the reception on the door was lovely and warm
Definitely the case that on a cool, crisp, October day we needed layers but the reception on the door was lovely and warm
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Great to do a bit of litter picking around Danescourt this afternoon and then get into door knocking with some of our future Welsh Labour Senedd candidates for Caerdydd Penarth.
Definitely the case that on a cool, crisp, October day we needed layers but the reception on the door was lovely and warm
Definitely the case that on a cool, crisp, October day we needed layers but the reception on the door was lovely and warm
This Saturday I was at the Llandaff Parish Hall, at my Council Surgery anyone can visit and ask questions, I had a very nice chat about local government procedure and will now be doing some digging.
My next Councillor Surgery is on the 25th of October at 12:00 in St John's Church Hall in Danescourt
My next Councillor Surgery is on the 25th of October at 12:00 in St John's Church Hall in Danescourt
September 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This Saturday I was at the Llandaff Parish Hall, at my Council Surgery anyone can visit and ask questions, I had a very nice chat about local government procedure and will now be doing some digging.
My next Councillor Surgery is on the 25th of October at 12:00 in St John's Church Hall in Danescourt
My next Councillor Surgery is on the 25th of October at 12:00 in St John's Church Hall in Danescourt
I spent my weekend in West Wales with Friday evening and Saturday morning in Fishguard
There's something particularly joyful in both going to an independent bookshop (Seaways) and discovering something you couldn't get elsewhere, a really neat zine.
The Tapestry in the library is also a must visit
There's something particularly joyful in both going to an independent bookshop (Seaways) and discovering something you couldn't get elsewhere, a really neat zine.
The Tapestry in the library is also a must visit
September 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I spent my weekend in West Wales with Friday evening and Saturday morning in Fishguard
There's something particularly joyful in both going to an independent bookshop (Seaways) and discovering something you couldn't get elsewhere, a really neat zine.
The Tapestry in the library is also a must visit
There's something particularly joyful in both going to an independent bookshop (Seaways) and discovering something you couldn't get elsewhere, a really neat zine.
The Tapestry in the library is also a must visit
Great to be invited around the new Fairwater campus, just next door to my ward. Parts of it are already operational, so we got to see kids enjoying these modern facilities.
Core investment into communities instead of austerity driven cuts and having to paper over the cracks is hearting and needed.
Core investment into communities instead of austerity driven cuts and having to paper over the cracks is hearting and needed.
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Great to be invited around the new Fairwater campus, just next door to my ward. Parts of it are already operational, so we got to see kids enjoying these modern facilities.
Core investment into communities instead of austerity driven cuts and having to paper over the cracks is hearting and needed.
Core investment into communities instead of austerity driven cuts and having to paper over the cracks is hearting and needed.
As part of the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee, Councillors, including myself, have already done a decent amount of work on how this will affect Cardiff.
In my opinion it's a very positive move that could easily make Cardiff a nicer place to live and visit
www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Cou...
In my opinion it's a very positive move that could easily make Cardiff a nicer place to live and visit
www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Cou...
September 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
As part of the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee, Councillors, including myself, have already done a decent amount of work on how this will affect Cardiff.
In my opinion it's a very positive move that could easily make Cardiff a nicer place to live and visit
www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Cou...
In my opinion it's a very positive move that could easily make Cardiff a nicer place to live and visit
www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Your-Cou...
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Many other countries use a similar levy to balance the benefits and pressures of tourism.
A small contribution will make a huge difference to both residents and tourists, and will help us maintain and enhance the attractions we all love.
A small contribution will make a huge difference to both residents and tourists, and will help us maintain and enhance the attractions we all love.
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Many other countries use a similar levy to balance the benefits and pressures of tourism.
A small contribution will make a huge difference to both residents and tourists, and will help us maintain and enhance the attractions we all love.
A small contribution will make a huge difference to both residents and tourists, and will help us maintain and enhance the attractions we all love.
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We love welcoming visitors from around the world to Wales—and we want to continue doing so for years to come.
I’m delighted to seal the Visitor Levy Bill. It allows councils to introduce a small change on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism.
I’m delighted to seal the Visitor Levy Bill. It allows councils to introduce a small change on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism.
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We love welcoming visitors from around the world to Wales—and we want to continue doing so for years to come.
I’m delighted to seal the Visitor Levy Bill. It allows councils to introduce a small change on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism.
I’m delighted to seal the Visitor Levy Bill. It allows councils to introduce a small change on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism.
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Our next session on the 14th of October at 19:00 is Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans Revolutionary ' upstairs in Tiny Rebel.
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Our next session on the 14th of October at 19:00 is Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans Revolutionary ' upstairs in Tiny Rebel.
I've visited residents who have a problem with an old overgrown oak tree (second oldest in Cardiff) overhanging their houses.
The tree is protected by a TPO but these don't require the landowner to maintain, or pay for any work needed, so my residents have to pay or risk waking up to a tree branch.
The tree is protected by a TPO but these don't require the landowner to maintain, or pay for any work needed, so my residents have to pay or risk waking up to a tree branch.
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I've visited residents who have a problem with an old overgrown oak tree (second oldest in Cardiff) overhanging their houses.
The tree is protected by a TPO but these don't require the landowner to maintain, or pay for any work needed, so my residents have to pay or risk waking up to a tree branch.
The tree is protected by a TPO but these don't require the landowner to maintain, or pay for any work needed, so my residents have to pay or risk waking up to a tree branch.
Out and around Llandaff village on a lovely (too lovely) day.
Neither snow or rain or heat or gloom of night will stop us knocking doors. But I've got to be honest, bit of snow wouldn't go amiss today.
Neither snow or rain or heat or gloom of night will stop us knocking doors. But I've got to be honest, bit of snow wouldn't go amiss today.
July 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Out and around Llandaff village on a lovely (too lovely) day.
Neither snow or rain or heat or gloom of night will stop us knocking doors. But I've got to be honest, bit of snow wouldn't go amiss today.
Neither snow or rain or heat or gloom of night will stop us knocking doors. But I've got to be honest, bit of snow wouldn't go amiss today.
Out today in Radyr & Morganstown knocking doors, talking to residents.
We'll leave no part of Caerdydd Penarth uncontacted.
We'll leave no part of Caerdydd Penarth uncontacted.
July 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Out today in Radyr & Morganstown knocking doors, talking to residents.
We'll leave no part of Caerdydd Penarth uncontacted.
We'll leave no part of Caerdydd Penarth uncontacted.
This weekend was a really good, I went up a little early to Llandudno for a minibreak and managed to visit the Mostyn Art Gallery, Madoc Books and Heartland Coffee Roasters.
Always something to see and I always wish I had a little more time in Llandudno to see and experience more.
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Always something to see and I always wish I had a little more time in Llandudno to see and experience more.
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June 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This weekend was a really good, I went up a little early to Llandudno for a minibreak and managed to visit the Mostyn Art Gallery, Madoc Books and Heartland Coffee Roasters.
Always something to see and I always wish I had a little more time in Llandudno to see and experience more.
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Always something to see and I always wish I had a little more time in Llandudno to see and experience more.
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Had a good time this evening door knocking around Riverside with labour members, Councillor Kanaya Singh and Councillor Leonora Thomson.
The rain held off but seagulls did not.
The rain held off but seagulls did not.
June 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Had a good time this evening door knocking around Riverside with labour members, Councillor Kanaya Singh and Councillor Leonora Thomson.
The rain held off but seagulls did not.
The rain held off but seagulls did not.
Great to be out in Canton with the local Councillors Stephen, Susan and Jasmin.
If it wasn't sunny it was tipping it down and all on a very hot day.
If it wasn't sunny it was tipping it down and all on a very hot day.
June 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Great to be out in Canton with the local Councillors Stephen, Susan and Jasmin.
If it wasn't sunny it was tipping it down and all on a very hot day.
If it wasn't sunny it was tipping it down and all on a very hot day.
Out this weekend around Insole Court/Western Avenue, talking to residents and picking up casework.
Huge thanks as always to Labour members Auriol Miller and Kevin Crawford for coming out and knocking some doors.
Huge thanks as always to Labour members Auriol Miller and Kevin Crawford for coming out and knocking some doors.
June 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Out this weekend around Insole Court/Western Avenue, talking to residents and picking up casework.
Huge thanks as always to Labour members Auriol Miller and Kevin Crawford for coming out and knocking some doors.
Huge thanks as always to Labour members Auriol Miller and Kevin Crawford for coming out and knocking some doors.
Great to be at the Riverside Eid Mela festival today with such strong Labour representation in the heart of the community.
Catching up with local Councillor Kanaya Singh was just a very nice bonus.
Catching up with local Councillor Kanaya Singh was just a very nice bonus.
June 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Great to be at the Riverside Eid Mela festival today with such strong Labour representation in the heart of the community.
Catching up with local Councillor Kanaya Singh was just a very nice bonus.
Catching up with local Councillor Kanaya Singh was just a very nice bonus.