Cllr Stephen Barry-Stanners
@sbarrystanners.bsky.social
Labour and Co-operative Party councillor for Lemington ward on Newcastle City Council 🌹 NUFC fan ⬛️⬜️ UNISON and USDAW member ✊️L(G)BT+ 🏳️🌈 He/Him
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London has led the way on community energy, demonstrating that local ownership works even where space, infrastructure and demand are most challenging.
As Mayor Sadiq Khan explains, thanks to the Local Power Plan, more cities will now be able unlock the potential of community energy.
As Mayor Sadiq Khan explains, thanks to the Local Power Plan, more cities will now be able unlock the potential of community energy.
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
London has led the way on community energy, demonstrating that local ownership works even where space, infrastructure and demand are most challenging.
As Mayor Sadiq Khan explains, thanks to the Local Power Plan, more cities will now be able unlock the potential of community energy.
As Mayor Sadiq Khan explains, thanks to the Local Power Plan, more cities will now be able unlock the potential of community energy.
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We're looking forward to discussing the opportunity for CCIN members to cooperate on creating innovative solutions to issues facing our communities.
Want to find out more? You can find details of how to apply to our 2025/26 policy projects at: www.councils.coop/funded-proje...
Want to find out more? You can find details of how to apply to our 2025/26 policy projects at: www.councils.coop/funded-proje...
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
We're looking forward to discussing the opportunity for CCIN members to cooperate on creating innovative solutions to issues facing our communities.
Want to find out more? You can find details of how to apply to our 2025/26 policy projects at: www.councils.coop/funded-proje...
Want to find out more? You can find details of how to apply to our 2025/26 policy projects at: www.councils.coop/funded-proje...
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❤️Heart Unions Week is nearly here. A chance for us to come together and get organised.✊
Join @lucympowell.bsky.social and Joanne Thomas as they discuss the Labour-union link, winning locally, taking on Reform, and delivering the #NewDeal in full.
Sign up: labourunions.org.uk/heartunions
Join @lucympowell.bsky.social and Joanne Thomas as they discuss the Labour-union link, winning locally, taking on Reform, and delivering the #NewDeal in full.
Sign up: labourunions.org.uk/heartunions
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
❤️Heart Unions Week is nearly here. A chance for us to come together and get organised.✊
Join @lucympowell.bsky.social and Joanne Thomas as they discuss the Labour-union link, winning locally, taking on Reform, and delivering the #NewDeal in full.
Sign up: labourunions.org.uk/heartunions
Join @lucympowell.bsky.social and Joanne Thomas as they discuss the Labour-union link, winning locally, taking on Reform, and delivering the #NewDeal in full.
Sign up: labourunions.org.uk/heartunions
I was honoured to be asked by @unison.org.uk Newcastle City branch to be keynote speaker for their Disability in the Workplace seminar to talk about access, adjustments, and inclusion at work, and my experience living with a disability. They also launched their disability in the workplace report
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I was honoured to be asked by @unison.org.uk Newcastle City branch to be keynote speaker for their Disability in the Workplace seminar to talk about access, adjustments, and inclusion at work, and my experience living with a disability. They also launched their disability in the workplace report
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Labour is at our best when bold.
We did it with the New Deal for Working People.
We chose stronger rights and security.
We stood firm. We showed whose side we are on.
Angela Rayner keynote speech at Labour Unions North.
We did it with the New Deal for Working People.
We chose stronger rights and security.
We stood firm. We showed whose side we are on.
Angela Rayner keynote speech at Labour Unions North.
January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Labour is at our best when bold.
We did it with the New Deal for Working People.
We chose stronger rights and security.
We stood firm. We showed whose side we are on.
Angela Rayner keynote speech at Labour Unions North.
We did it with the New Deal for Working People.
We chose stronger rights and security.
We stood firm. We showed whose side we are on.
Angela Rayner keynote speech at Labour Unions North.
When does it move from collecting to hoarding? 😂 If I've ever campaigned for you in the last decade there's a strong possibility that your face is in this box somewhere..... I can dig deep to check upon request 😂😂
January 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
When does it move from collecting to hoarding? 😂 If I've ever campaigned for you in the last decade there's a strong possibility that your face is in this box somewhere..... I can dig deep to check upon request 😂😂
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Tomorrow, we welcome co-operators from across the country and across our movement to our annual conference.
We’re excited to share the best of Community Britain.
We’re excited to share the best of Community Britain.
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tomorrow, we welcome co-operators from across the country and across our movement to our annual conference.
We’re excited to share the best of Community Britain.
We’re excited to share the best of Community Britain.
Angela has been an incredible deputy prime minister, and a personal inspiration to me as a fellow working class lad from a council estate. I'm sad to see her go... But true to her values she's done the honourable thing by accepting her mistakes & resigned, unlike what we saw from the last Government
September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Angela has been an incredible deputy prime minister, and a personal inspiration to me as a fellow working class lad from a council estate. I'm sad to see her go... But true to her values she's done the honourable thing by accepting her mistakes & resigned, unlike what we saw from the last Government
Today was a special day, my niece Anna was Christened at St Mary's Church. My grandma, as is traditional in my family, made the cake, the topper is the same one that was on my Christening cake and the rest of the family who were born after me. This little touch made the day even more special.
July 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today was a special day, my niece Anna was Christened at St Mary's Church. My grandma, as is traditional in my family, made the cake, the topper is the same one that was on my Christening cake and the rest of the family who were born after me. This little touch made the day even more special.
I had an amazing morning at the Holy Saviour, Sugley summer fayre with Chi Onwurah MP. I always love seeing the community come together and attending community events like this one is by far the best part of being a councillor.
July 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I had an amazing morning at the Holy Saviour, Sugley summer fayre with Chi Onwurah MP. I always love seeing the community come together and attending community events like this one is by far the best part of being a councillor.
Doctor Who. O....M....G....! This has been the best season in a LOT of years 👏
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Doctor Who. O....M....G....! This has been the best season in a LOT of years 👏
4 years as Mr Barry-Stanners, 4 years having to correct people that my name isn't Barry 😂 Happy Anniversary @vbarrystanners.bsky.social love you x
May 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
4 years as Mr Barry-Stanners, 4 years having to correct people that my name isn't Barry 😂 Happy Anniversary @vbarrystanners.bsky.social love you x
First Eurovision Semi-final! So looking forward to it 😍
May 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
First Eurovision Semi-final! So looking forward to it 😍
We took full advantage of the glorious weather this evening and delivered some more of the Spring edition of Lemington Voice. If you live in the ward and haven't had your copy yet it'll be with you soon. 🌞 #labourdoorstep
May 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We took full advantage of the glorious weather this evening and delivered some more of the Spring edition of Lemington Voice. If you live in the ward and haven't had your copy yet it'll be with you soon. 🌞 #labourdoorstep
Recently a resident on Montague Street contacted me about this grassed area in need of attention following the illegal dumping of garden waste. My ward colleague and I arranged for the council to clear the area, it looks so much better! Hopefully the grass will now have a good chance of regrowing.
April 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Recently a resident on Montague Street contacted me about this grassed area in need of attention following the illegal dumping of garden waste. My ward colleague and I arranged for the council to clear the area, it looks so much better! Hopefully the grass will now have a good chance of regrowing.
I am so unbelievably proud of our amazing City and the incredible fans who made today a day that'll go down in history. ⚫⚪
March 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I am so unbelievably proud of our amazing City and the incredible fans who made today a day that'll go down in history. ⚫⚪
I am devastated to say that after 16 happy years we said our final goodbyes to our beautiful Keira earlier today. She was the most gentle, loving, and softest dog I've ever met. She now joins her best mate Kazz over the rainbow. Love you always Keekie, sleep well 🙏🌈
March 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I am devastated to say that after 16 happy years we said our final goodbyes to our beautiful Keira earlier today. She was the most gentle, loving, and softest dog I've ever met. She now joins her best mate Kazz over the rainbow. Love you always Keekie, sleep well 🙏🌈
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March 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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⚫⚪⚫⚪⚫⚪ I can't put into words how buzzing I am!
March 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
⚫⚪⚫⚪⚫⚪ I can't put into words how buzzing I am!
Dubravka should be starting over Pope.
March 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Dubravka should be starting over Pope.
3 points! ❤️⚫⚪
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
3 points! ❤️⚫⚪
HWTL
March 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
HWTL
Absolutely shocking VAR decision on the Newcastle goal. The fact it took so long to determine shows it wasn't clear and should have stood. I feel robbed!
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Absolutely shocking VAR decision on the Newcastle goal. The fact it took so long to determine shows it wasn't clear and should have stood. I feel robbed!
Absolutely shocking decision!
The goal has been ruled out for offside.
[1-1] 90'
[1-1] 90'
FAAAAAAAAAABBBBIAANNNNNNN SCHAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Absolutely shocking decision!
It doesn't matter how many times I return home by train I'll never ever get sick of this view. I'm so lucky to live in this beautiful city! #ImComingHomeNewcastle
February 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It doesn't matter how many times I return home by train I'll never ever get sick of this view. I'm so lucky to live in this beautiful city! #ImComingHomeNewcastle