Blossom Young
@blossom-young.bsky.social
People, places, politics. Public affairs and placeshaping with Poplar HARCA. Cabinet Member for Housing Landlord and Tenant Experience Improvements at LB Newham and Labour Councillor for Beckton ward. Co-chair at Project Art Works. Views my own.
Please take care in the icy conditions if you're coming to surgery this morning. I'll be here until 12 or can be contacted at blossom.young@newham.gov.uk
Beckton Globe, alongside all Newham libraries, offers a warm haven and warm drinks as a place away from the cold, so pop in for a cuppa
Beckton Globe, alongside all Newham libraries, offers a warm haven and warm drinks as a place away from the cold, so pop in for a cuppa
January 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Please take care in the icy conditions if you're coming to surgery this morning. I'll be here until 12 or can be contacted at blossom.young@newham.gov.uk
Beckton Globe, alongside all Newham libraries, offers a warm haven and warm drinks as a place away from the cold, so pop in for a cuppa
Beckton Globe, alongside all Newham libraries, offers a warm haven and warm drinks as a place away from the cold, so pop in for a cuppa
Great to be out with James Asser MP, Councillors John Gray and John Whitworth & others from Newham Labour on the doorstep yesterday. Really great to hear from residents about local issues and their ideas for improvements. Lots of support for the work the local team are doing
December 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Great to be out with James Asser MP, Councillors John Gray and John Whitworth & others from Newham Labour on the doorstep yesterday. Really great to hear from residents about local issues and their ideas for improvements. Lots of support for the work the local team are doing
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The fallacy that parking helps businesses is laid bare as new research finds that people who walk spend 40% more in local shops than those who drive.
A new report by Living Streets highlights the economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly areas.
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
A new report by Living Streets highlights the economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly areas.
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
People Walking Spend More In U.K. Shops Than Motorists, Finds ‘Pedestrian Pound’ Research
The third iteration of The Pedestrian Pound shows that people on foot spend more money than people arriving by car.
www.forbes.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:14 PM
The fallacy that parking helps businesses is laid bare as new research finds that people who walk spend 40% more in local shops than those who drive.
A new report by Living Streets highlights the economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly areas.
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
A new report by Living Streets highlights the economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly areas.
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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Come rain or shine, Newham Labour is always on the #LabourDoorstep.
This afternoon, we were out in Plaistow West and Canning Town talking to residents about all things Newham.
A big thank you to James Asser, Rokhsana Fiaz, and Unmesh Desai and other activists for joining us.
This afternoon, we were out in Plaistow West and Canning Town talking to residents about all things Newham.
A big thank you to James Asser, Rokhsana Fiaz, and Unmesh Desai and other activists for joining us.
November 23, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Come rain or shine, Newham Labour is always on the #LabourDoorstep.
This afternoon, we were out in Plaistow West and Canning Town talking to residents about all things Newham.
A big thank you to James Asser, Rokhsana Fiaz, and Unmesh Desai and other activists for joining us.
This afternoon, we were out in Plaistow West and Canning Town talking to residents about all things Newham.
A big thank you to James Asser, Rokhsana Fiaz, and Unmesh Desai and other activists for joining us.
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More positive news from Labour 🌹
Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government announces new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating. 🧵/1
Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government announces new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating. 🧵/1
Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes
Up to 300,000 homes to benefit from upgrades next year, as government continues rollout of the Warm Homes Plan.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:13 AM
More positive news from Labour 🌹
Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government announces new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating. 🧵/1
Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government announces new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating. 🧵/1
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Really glad to see real progress on reforming the right to buy being spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister @angelaraynermp.bsky.social to protect much needed social rented homes and deliver reinvestment in council housing stock www.gov.uk/government/n...
Future of social housing protected through Right to Buy reforms
Overdue reforms to Right to Buy to ensure the scheme is fairer and more sustainable.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Really glad to see real progress on reforming the right to buy being spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister @angelaraynermp.bsky.social to protect much needed social rented homes and deliver reinvestment in council housing stock www.gov.uk/government/n...
Grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Lord Neil Kinnock give the George Lansbury Memorial Lecture this evening & in conversation with Prof. Tony Travers on communication & politics. Fascinating insights, lessons, warnings & recommendations for action #LSE #GeorgeLansbury #Poplar
November 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Lord Neil Kinnock give the George Lansbury Memorial Lecture this evening & in conversation with Prof. Tony Travers on communication & politics. Fascinating insights, lessons, warnings & recommendations for action #LSE #GeorgeLansbury #Poplar