Ricky Bell
rickybell99.bsky.social
Ricky Bell
@rickybell99.bsky.social
Cllr for Govan ward on Glasgow City council. Deputy Leader, City Treasurer, Chair of Strathclyde Pension Fund. All round good guy. Red Wine lover
Was due to have a surgery at 11 today,at @KinningParkComp but no one has shown up to open the hall. If you were planning to attend please contact me on 07747 118477. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
February 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Thanks for the tip off around the dumping at Iona street. I managed to find an address envelope and will be ensuring that they are prosecuted. I am bloody raging 😡
February 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
January 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I read @chrishoy book on the plane ✈️ yesterday and I have to say it was an incredible read. Yes it’s very sad (yes I cried at parts) but it was also an amazing insight into how he has dealt with his cancer. I would strongly recommend it to anyone,
December 30, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Fantastic to attend a civic reception to mark the countdown to the reopening of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. A fantastic element of the culture of our fabulous city. I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT
December 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Delighted to be appointed as Chair of the Govan Area Partnership at GCC Full Council today. My thanks to @danhutchison_ for his work over the last 2 1/2 years.
December 12, 2024 at 12:06 PM
State of the City Economy speech 🎤 from Susan Aitken Leader of Glasgow City council.
December 6, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Delighted that officers have today confirmed that #Ibrox Library will reopen on 31st January 2025,following it’s essential refurbishment.
December 5, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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I belong to Glasgow. But do I really? My piece for @glasgowbell.bsky.social about the guilt of living just over the East Renfrewshire boundary, and paying nothing towards the city's upkeep, something I've been musing on for a long time. www.glasgowbell.co.uk/should-glasg...
Should Glasgow's suburbs subsidise the city?
Play in Pollok Park, work in town; pay tax in East Ren.
www.glasgowbell.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Beautiful thistles in a close in Partick East/Kelvindale while campaigning for @cylinaporch. #votesnp
November 26, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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I reviewed Angela Merkel’s fascinating memoir, Freedom, for @newstatesman. You can read it here.
www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
Angela Merkel’s first principles
The former chancellor’s memoir Freedom reveals how her childhood in East Germany helped forge a doctrine of moral decency and realpolitik.
www.newstatesman.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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PLEASE SHARE 🙏FREE WORKSHOP⬇️
10.12.24 from 5-7pm we will be
‘Exploring Colonialism in Alasdair Gray's Poor Things’ delivered by Hussein Mitha, supported by SGSAH Global
Connects fund & delivered with @rodgeglass.bsky.social/ CW at Strathclyde - email info@thealasdairgrayarchive.org to book!
November 26, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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Winter Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered to people who are eligible. It’s strongly recommended you get vaccinated if you’re eligible this winter.
www.nhsinform.scot/winter-vacci...
November 26, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Scottish parties have slammed Labour's plans to slash benefits spending

The move has been branded 'vile and out of touch', as Keir Starmer was accused of political posturing
Labour Government's welfare cuts branded ‘vile and out of touch’ by Scottish parties
Scottish parties have slammed the Labour Government’s plans to slash benefits spending, branding the move "vile and out of touch" and…
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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Come & join us campaign going this week for our candidate in the Partick East/Kelvindale by-election, Cylina Porch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
November 24, 2024 at 11:20 PM
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Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer
Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer
Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against change * ‘Slippery slope’ fears over assisted dying have echoes of abortion debate Senior ministers who have spoken out against assisted dying are…
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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We’re very fortunate to have some brilliant talent in @thesnp.bsky.social representing Local Government.

It was a privilege to win this last year and huge congratulations to @mirandaradley.bsky.social for her win this year! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

#WomenInPolitics
#WomenInLocalGovernment
An absolute honour to receive @thesnp.bsky.social Councillor of the Year award at the St Andrew’s awards dinner last night

I couldn’t do what I do without the support of the fantastic Team @aberdeensnp.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 4:34 PM