David
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At this month's City Council meeting, I asked the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, and Families what the Council is doing to implement trauma-informed practice after my motion calling for it was passed two years ago.
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At this month's City Council meeting, I asked the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, and Families what the Council is doing to implement trauma-informed practice after my motion calling for it...
At this month's City Council meeting, I asked the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, and Families what the Council is doing to implement trauma-informed practice after my motion calling for...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
At this month's City Council meeting, I asked the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, and Families what the Council is doing to implement trauma-informed practice after my motion calling for it was passed two years ago.
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At the November City Council meeting debate on public transport and the Midland Rail Hub, I spoke about the need for the Bordesley Chords project to allow for more services, cleaner air, and better connectivity in my community and across Birmingham, as well as a train station at Balsall Heath.
November 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
At the November City Council meeting debate on public transport and the Midland Rail Hub, I spoke about the need for the Bordesley Chords project to allow for more services, cleaner air, and better connectivity in my community and across Birmingham, as well as a train station at Balsall Heath.
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I was interviewed while there (end of the video in the article).
The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Stirchley groups separated over 'flag issue'
Police were called to separate opposing sides in Stirchley over the 'flag issue' continuing to cause tension around the country
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October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I was interviewed while there (end of the video in the article).
The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Today, Stirchley residents put on a family event, with music and chalk for kids, to show we can celebrate our city. The community came together to say we will not allow our nations' flags to be used to divide us or intimidate our neighbours.
I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️🔥
I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️🔥
October 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today, Stirchley residents put on a family event, with music and chalk for kids, to show we can celebrate our city. The community came together to say we will not allow our nations' flags to be used to divide us or intimidate our neighbours.
I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️🔥
I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️🔥
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It's a beautiful day on York Road for Kings Heath Artisan Market - don't miss it. Every second Sunday from 10am until 3pm 🩵
August 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It's a beautiful day on York Road for Kings Heath Artisan Market - don't miss it. Every second Sunday from 10am until 3pm 🩵
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Just gonna state for the record that this is appalling, and the tell it's rooted in bigotry rather than women's safety is that it risks preventing trans men - a group assigned female at birth - from accessing using toilets. It's an unworkable bloody mess, and those pushing it should be ashamed.
August 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Just gonna state for the record that this is appalling, and the tell it's rooted in bigotry rather than women's safety is that it risks preventing trans men - a group assigned female at birth - from accessing using toilets. It's an unworkable bloody mess, and those pushing it should be ashamed.
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After meeting with Birmingham City Council and Transport for West Midlands, this is all possible if we prove the demand to bus companies. The best way to do that is to sign the petition.
tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
Hospital Hopper Bus Survey
What are your thoughts on a new bus route from Heartlands Hospital to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital via Kings Heath?
Heartlands Hospital – Bordesley Green – Small Heath – Sparkbrook – Sparkhill – Mose...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
After meeting with Birmingham City Council and Transport for West Midlands, this is all possible if we prove the demand to bus companies. The best way to do that is to sign the petition.
tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
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I have started a campaign for a new bus route that goes right through Kings Heath - from Heartlands Hospital to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Please sign and share this if you agree we need a new bus route. tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
Please sign and share this if you agree we need a new bus route. tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
August 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I have started a campaign for a new bus route that goes right through Kings Heath - from Heartlands Hospital to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Please sign and share this if you agree we need a new bus route. tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
Please sign and share this if you agree we need a new bus route. tinyurl.com/HospitalHopper
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This week marks the first anniversary of Birmingham City Council declaring a road safety emergency. Thank you to @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org for organising this moment of reflection in memory of the 23 people who have been killed on Birmingham's roads since the declaration.
August 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This week marks the first anniversary of Birmingham City Council declaring a road safety emergency. Thank you to @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org for organising this moment of reflection in memory of the 23 people who have been killed on Birmingham's roads since the declaration.
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My heart is broken by the news that Councillor Kerry Jenkins passed away this morning. I can only imagine how devastated her family are, and I'm thinking of them now. She was an irrepressible force of nature who used her time on earth putting everyone else first.
July 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My heart is broken by the news that Councillor Kerry Jenkins passed away this morning. I can only imagine how devastated her family are, and I'm thinking of them now. She was an irrepressible force of nature who used her time on earth putting everyone else first.
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It was a pleasure to speak at the first birthday party for Dawberry Corner.
For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚
For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚
July 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It was a pleasure to speak at the first birthday party for Dawberry Corner.
For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚
For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚
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🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Queens Heath Pride 2025 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Every year, for one day, Kings Heath becomes Queens Heath to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Thank you to everyone who gets involved and makes this possible!
Every year, for one day, Kings Heath becomes Queens Heath to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Thank you to everyone who gets involved and makes this possible!
July 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Queens Heath Pride 2025 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Every year, for one day, Kings Heath becomes Queens Heath to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Thank you to everyone who gets involved and makes this possible!
Every year, for one day, Kings Heath becomes Queens Heath to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Thank you to everyone who gets involved and makes this possible!
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Today the Planning Committee attended a site visit of the Stirchley co-operative development. It was a pleasure to have helped organise this and for the committee to see how we can deliver homes for communities that are led by the community.
April 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today the Planning Committee attended a site visit of the Stirchley co-operative development. It was a pleasure to have helped organise this and for the committee to see how we can deliver homes for communities that are led by the community.
lofi hip hop is truly the classical music radio of our generation
March 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
lofi hip hop is truly the classical music radio of our generation
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I'm so proud that today Birmingham City Council announced Councillor Zafar Iqbal as the next Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
He's devoted his life to public service and his community and I'm sure will make our city proud as he represents us in the new civic year this May.
He's devoted his life to public service and his community and I'm sure will make our city proud as he represents us in the new civic year this May.
January 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm so proud that today Birmingham City Council announced Councillor Zafar Iqbal as the next Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
He's devoted his life to public service and his community and I'm sure will make our city proud as he represents us in the new civic year this May.
He's devoted his life to public service and his community and I'm sure will make our city proud as he represents us in the new civic year this May.
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I think instead of saying “namaste” at yoga we should say “ohhh BIG stretch” like we do with our pets
January 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I think instead of saying “namaste” at yoga we should say “ohhh BIG stretch” like we do with our pets
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I went to California for Christmas and discovered that, in Oakland, they have 15 miles per hour speed limits in this residential area. And some people can't cope at the idea of 20 being a limit... Wild.
January 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I went to California for Christmas and discovered that, in Oakland, they have 15 miles per hour speed limits in this residential area. And some people can't cope at the idea of 20 being a limit... Wild.
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Lord knows we need more fun in our lives...
(Interesting to note the councillors mostly opted for horses and the officers mostly opted for the carriage - symbolic? Probably not tbh)
(Interesting to note the councillors mostly opted for horses and the officers mostly opted for the carriage - symbolic? Probably not tbh)
December 19, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Lord knows we need more fun in our lives...
(Interesting to note the councillors mostly opted for horses and the officers mostly opted for the carriage - symbolic? Probably not tbh)
(Interesting to note the councillors mostly opted for horses and the officers mostly opted for the carriage - symbolic? Probably not tbh)
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Did you know the Council's Planning Committee has an annual tradition of going on the German market carousel together after the December meeting?
December 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Did you know the Council's Planning Committee has an annual tradition of going on the German market carousel together after the December meeting?
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This morning I was on BBC Sunday Politics Midlands talking about road safety and whether 20mph speed limits would make streets safer.
This is all off the back of the road safety inquiry report, which you can read here: birmingham.cmis.uk.com/Birmingham/D...
This is all off the back of the road safety inquiry report, which you can read here: birmingham.cmis.uk.com/Birmingham/D...
December 8, 2024 at 12:14 PM
This morning I was on BBC Sunday Politics Midlands talking about road safety and whether 20mph speed limits would make streets safer.
This is all off the back of the road safety inquiry report, which you can read here: birmingham.cmis.uk.com/Birmingham/D...
This is all off the back of the road safety inquiry report, which you can read here: birmingham.cmis.uk.com/Birmingham/D...
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"A mood and I'm moody"
Megan Thee Stallion, 2020.
Megan Thee Stallion, 2020.
December 4, 2024 at 8:17 PM
"A mood and I'm moody"
Megan Thee Stallion, 2020.
Megan Thee Stallion, 2020.
What does any of this mean?
I would not call Kendrick clean rap...
Pumpkin spice is fair though
I would not call Kendrick clean rap...
Pumpkin spice is fair though
December 4, 2024 at 11:00 PM
What does any of this mean?
I would not call Kendrick clean rap...
Pumpkin spice is fair though
I would not call Kendrick clean rap...
Pumpkin spice is fair though
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I spoke to Sarah Julian on BBC Radio WM this morning about the road safety inquiry report that went to council yesterday. You can hear me discuss it at 2 hours 13 minutes in here:
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Sarah Julian - 04/12/2024 - BBC Sounds
Waking up the West Midlands with music, laughter, and the day's essential information.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:45 AM
I spoke to Sarah Julian on BBC Radio WM this morning about the road safety inquiry report that went to council yesterday. You can hear me discuss it at 2 hours 13 minutes in here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
show me a picture on your phone that has your energy, that isnt a selfie
November 29, 2024 at 9:07 AM
show me a picture on your phone that has your energy, that isnt a selfie
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November 18, 2024 at 11:33 AM