John Wade
@jaw-3.bsky.social
Friend. Music junkie. Reader. Allotmenteer. Runner. Connector. Stoke City sufferer.
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Okay this is getting ridiculous.
In addition to the ongoing problems with the UK’s Labour Force Survey, the Wealth and Assets Survey (key source for measuring wealth inequality) has now also had its accreditation revoked due to falling response rates.
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/osr-sus...
In addition to the ongoing problems with the UK’s Labour Force Survey, the Wealth and Assets Survey (key source for measuring wealth inequality) has now also had its accreditation revoked due to falling response rates.
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/osr-sus...
June 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Okay this is getting ridiculous.
In addition to the ongoing problems with the UK’s Labour Force Survey, the Wealth and Assets Survey (key source for measuring wealth inequality) has now also had its accreditation revoked due to falling response rates.
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/osr-sus...
In addition to the ongoing problems with the UK’s Labour Force Survey, the Wealth and Assets Survey (key source for measuring wealth inequality) has now also had its accreditation revoked due to falling response rates.
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/osr-sus...
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Enjoyed More or Less this a.m. scrutinising church attendance trends in the light of the recent Bible Society report
@stephenkb.bsky.social was sceptical at the time!
Especially David Voas' expert input. I had early sight of his recent Conversation piece: theconversation.com/is-there-rea...
@stephenkb.bsky.social was sceptical at the time!
Especially David Voas' expert input. I had early sight of his recent Conversation piece: theconversation.com/is-there-rea...
Is there really a religious revival in England? Why I’m sceptical of a new report
In Anglican and Catholic churches, average weekly attendance is down about 20% from pre-pandemic levels.
theconversation.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Enjoyed More or Less this a.m. scrutinising church attendance trends in the light of the recent Bible Society report
@stephenkb.bsky.social was sceptical at the time!
Especially David Voas' expert input. I had early sight of his recent Conversation piece: theconversation.com/is-there-rea...
@stephenkb.bsky.social was sceptical at the time!
Especially David Voas' expert input. I had early sight of his recent Conversation piece: theconversation.com/is-there-rea...
Interesting emerging trend @paulitaylor.bsky.social
One of those (actually very unsure but might happen) longterm trend predictions I have is that there will be increasing demand for communities, spaces, services that put children and adults into techfree environments.
Basically the ability to be without tech will become increasingly commoditized.
Basically the ability to be without tech will become increasingly commoditized.
A very good, and rather sad, Big Read on children and reading from @emmavj.bsky.social
on.ft.com/4krOKZA How to get children reading again
on.ft.com/4krOKZA How to get children reading again
July 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Interesting emerging trend @paulitaylor.bsky.social
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Next in our series of webinars looking at creating small agile teams focused around place.
Friday 13th June 12.00pm -12:45pm
Free to anyone who wants to change how we currently work
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday 13th June 12.00pm -12:45pm
Free to anyone who wants to change how we currently work
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Place In Practice 3.0. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Our journey to becoming a place-based organisation continues with the launch of our Moreton-In-The-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold team.
Join our latest webinar to hear how place is moulding into shape a...
us06web.zoom.us
May 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Next in our series of webinars looking at creating small agile teams focused around place.
Friday 13th June 12.00pm -12:45pm
Free to anyone who wants to change how we currently work
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday 13th June 12.00pm -12:45pm
Free to anyone who wants to change how we currently work
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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“The traditional model – which treats citizens as passive service recipients – has hit its capacity limits.”
Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.
Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.
Building thriving societies – it's easy as ABCD
In the face of growing social fragmentation and dwindling public resources, public services across the UK are grappling with unprecedented challenges. The traditional...
buff.ly
May 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“The traditional model – which treats citizens as passive service recipients – has hit its capacity limits.”
Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.
Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.
Plenty of people from Gloucestershire Norfolk and Suffolk at #strongerthings today @bromfordlab.bsky.social @bromford.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Plenty of people from Gloucestershire Norfolk and Suffolk at #strongerthings today @bromfordlab.bsky.social @bromford.bsky.social
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✍️ Do we really need growth (and if so, of what)?
Labour’s growth obsession ignores a key truth: we’ve already ‘arrived’ – instead of chasing more, it’s time to share prosperity fairly
By Peter Wrigley
Labour’s growth obsession ignores a key truth: we’ve already ‘arrived’ – instead of chasing more, it’s time to share prosperity fairly
By Peter Wrigley
Do we really need growth (and if so, of what?)
Labour’s growth obsession ignores a key truth: we’ve already ‘arrived’ – instead of chasing more, it’s time to share prosperity fairly
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
✍️ Do we really need growth (and if so, of what)?
Labour’s growth obsession ignores a key truth: we’ve already ‘arrived’ – instead of chasing more, it’s time to share prosperity fairly
By Peter Wrigley
Labour’s growth obsession ignores a key truth: we’ve already ‘arrived’ – instead of chasing more, it’s time to share prosperity fairly
By Peter Wrigley
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I've written a new blog! Thinking about how we listen and learn and get stuff done together... neighbourhoodcares.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/l... @tobylowe.bsky.social @carolineslocock.bsky.social @gh72.bsky.social @ojgarling.bsky.social
Learning from the Inside Out
by @wendylansdown on Bluesky I don’t think of myself as a Systems Thinker, it sounds a bit academic. I’m more of a practical person. I learn by doing stuff – experiment, listen alongside coll…
neighbourhoodcares.wordpress.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I've written a new blog! Thinking about how we listen and learn and get stuff done together... neighbourhoodcares.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/l... @tobylowe.bsky.social @carolineslocock.bsky.social @gh72.bsky.social @ojgarling.bsky.social
It was a great conversation with my chiropractor, as usual. Today, we had Vinted, nearly falling flat on my face at Liverpool Street station and Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring against Oldham.
February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It was a great conversation with my chiropractor, as usual. Today, we had Vinted, nearly falling flat on my face at Liverpool Street station and Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring against Oldham.
@lydcole.bsky.social great hear that you are back in the studio Lydia
February 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
@lydcole.bsky.social great hear that you are back in the studio Lydia
I just finished reading Black Out and came across this review by Judith McKinnon which is pretty good judithmckinnon.com/2021/10/01/b...
Book Review: Black Out by John Lawton – noirish wartime thriller
I couldn’t remember why I’d put Black Out on my Must Read list. It must have been recommended in glowing tones somewhere as it doesn’t have the look of the kind of book I normally…
judithmckinnon.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I just finished reading Black Out and came across this review by Judith McKinnon which is pretty good judithmckinnon.com/2021/10/01/b...
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The church is complicit. Franklin Graham yesterday was especially galling. Talk about the wrong side of history, these guys are on it.
Opinion | The clergy giving cover to Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportation
MAGA clergy and religious figures standing with Trump may get more than they bargained for.
www.msnbc.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The church is complicit. Franklin Graham yesterday was especially galling. Talk about the wrong side of history, these guys are on it.
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New analysis: If four UK airport expansions including Heathrow are allowed to go ahead, they will cancel out the carbon savings of this government’s clean power plan IN JUST FIVE YEARS. This government must cancel these planned expansions.
neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
January 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
New analysis: If four UK airport expansions including Heathrow are allowed to go ahead, they will cancel out the carbon savings of this government’s clean power plan IN JUST FIVE YEARS. This government must cancel these planned expansions.
neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
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😡 Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
😡 Hypocrisy and inaction: exploring the right’s stance on abuse and women’s rights
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
While far-right politicians claim to champion the protection of abuse victims, their actions often tell a starkly different story | Andy Brown
Sad news. Saw Zakir in Birmingham with Keele Jazz Society back in the 80s. A wonderful musician
December 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Sad news. Saw Zakir in Birmingham with Keele Jazz Society back in the 80s. A wonderful musician
Before and after at the #hooknortonharriers #ChristmasCanter
December 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Before and after at the #hooknortonharriers #ChristmasCanter
Had to move the Quran out of the way to make room for the chocolate biscuits after our Friends Meeting this morning
December 8, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Had to move the Quran out of the way to make room for the chocolate biscuits after our Friends Meeting this morning
Came home from a grim Darragh parkrun to the lovely smell of leek and potato soup on the stove
December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Came home from a grim Darragh parkrun to the lovely smell of leek and potato soup on the stove
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In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2024 at 5:24 PM
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Labour-run Norwich City Council rents out over 14,000 properties. A Housing Ombudsman investigation said it was the worst performing landlord in the country. For 2 years it repeatedly ignored complaints from vulnerable tenants, causing compensation claims to jump by 500%.
Norwich City Council guilty of ‘maladministration’ and failing tenants
Pressure grows on Norwich City Council – one of the worst-performing councils for failing its tenants according to the Housing Ombudsman
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Labour-run Norwich City Council rents out over 14,000 properties. A Housing Ombudsman investigation said it was the worst performing landlord in the country. For 2 years it repeatedly ignored complaints from vulnerable tenants, causing compensation claims to jump by 500%.
Uplifting and surprisingly witty concert with Erland Cooper in Oxford last night
November 28, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Uplifting and surprisingly witty concert with Erland Cooper in Oxford last night