Jen Burke
@jenburkecdf.bsky.social
🌹Cabinet Member Culture, Parks & Events Cardiff council | Public Affairs | Welsh Labour cllr for Llandaff North | @gmb_union |Views ≠ my employers | she/her 🇮🇪 🏴
This morning on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast I spoke about the future of St David’s Hall 🎶
✅ Classical programme safeguarded
✅ World-class acoustics protected
✅ Major investment & RAAC works ahead
✅ Future secured as Wales’s National Concert Hall
Proud to be delivering for culture & communities 💙
✅ Classical programme safeguarded
✅ World-class acoustics protected
✅ Major investment & RAAC works ahead
✅ Future secured as Wales’s National Concert Hall
Proud to be delivering for culture & communities 💙
September 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This morning on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast I spoke about the future of St David’s Hall 🎶
✅ Classical programme safeguarded
✅ World-class acoustics protected
✅ Major investment & RAAC works ahead
✅ Future secured as Wales’s National Concert Hall
Proud to be delivering for culture & communities 💙
✅ Classical programme safeguarded
✅ World-class acoustics protected
✅ Major investment & RAAC works ahead
✅ Future secured as Wales’s National Concert Hall
Proud to be delivering for culture & communities 💙
I’m a proud, long-standing @gmb.org.uk member – honoured to have their backing as I seek to be @welsh-labour.bsky.social #1 choice in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. I’ve stood with union colleagues before and I’ll do it again – for fair pay, safe workplaces & dignity at work. 🌹✊
September 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I’m a proud, long-standing @gmb.org.uk member – honoured to have their backing as I seek to be @welsh-labour.bsky.social #1 choice in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. I’ve stood with union colleagues before and I’ll do it again – for fair pay, safe workplaces & dignity at work. 🌹✊
🚪 Out in Trowbridge today, listening to residents. What matters here isn’t slogans, it’s delivery. Reform offer only division. Labour delivers on housing, jobs, safer streets, and community. That’s the difference. 🌹 #LabourDoorstep
September 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚪 Out in Trowbridge today, listening to residents. What matters here isn’t slogans, it’s delivery. Reform offer only division. Labour delivers on housing, jobs, safer streets, and community. That’s the difference. 🌹 #LabourDoorstep
Cardiff Music City Festival returns
📅 3–18 Oct 2025
🌍 Global stars: Rufus Wainwright, Cate Le Bon, Gruff Rhys
🎤 Welsh talent: Adwaith, Ani Glass, Georgia Ruth, The Gentle Good
Two weeks of gigs + innovation – putting Cardiff on the world stage 🌟
🔗 cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales
📅 3–18 Oct 2025
🌍 Global stars: Rufus Wainwright, Cate Le Bon, Gruff Rhys
🎤 Welsh talent: Adwaith, Ani Glass, Georgia Ruth, The Gentle Good
Two weeks of gigs + innovation – putting Cardiff on the world stage 🌟
🔗 cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales
September 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Cardiff Music City Festival returns
📅 3–18 Oct 2025
🌍 Global stars: Rufus Wainwright, Cate Le Bon, Gruff Rhys
🎤 Welsh talent: Adwaith, Ani Glass, Georgia Ruth, The Gentle Good
Two weeks of gigs + innovation – putting Cardiff on the world stage 🌟
🔗 cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales
📅 3–18 Oct 2025
🌍 Global stars: Rufus Wainwright, Cate Le Bon, Gruff Rhys
🎤 Welsh talent: Adwaith, Ani Glass, Georgia Ruth, The Gentle Good
Two weeks of gigs + innovation – putting Cardiff on the world stage 🌟
🔗 cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales
This evening I visited the opening of Mark Griffiths: An Incremental Demise at Fotogallery
A powerful exploration of how land carries memory, identity & the choices we face for its future. Open until 2 Oct – well worth a visit.
A powerful exploration of how land carries memory, identity & the choices we face for its future. Open until 2 Oct – well worth a visit.
September 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This evening I visited the opening of Mark Griffiths: An Incremental Demise at Fotogallery
A powerful exploration of how land carries memory, identity & the choices we face for its future. Open until 2 Oct – well worth a visit.
A powerful exploration of how land carries memory, identity & the choices we face for its future. Open until 2 Oct – well worth a visit.
🌿 What if Cardiff became a National Park City?
Plans are underway for Cardiff to be Wales’ first, but your help is needed! 💚
👉 Find out more and have your say at community events this autumn (dates in poster ⬇️).
#NationalParkCity #Cardiff #HaveYourSay
Plans are underway for Cardiff to be Wales’ first, but your help is needed! 💚
👉 Find out more and have your say at community events this autumn (dates in poster ⬇️).
#NationalParkCity #Cardiff #HaveYourSay
September 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🌿 What if Cardiff became a National Park City?
Plans are underway for Cardiff to be Wales’ first, but your help is needed! 💚
👉 Find out more and have your say at community events this autumn (dates in poster ⬇️).
#NationalParkCity #Cardiff #HaveYourSay
Plans are underway for Cardiff to be Wales’ first, but your help is needed! 💚
👉 Find out more and have your say at community events this autumn (dates in poster ⬇️).
#NationalParkCity #Cardiff #HaveYourSay
Brilliant morning at Cardiff Pickleball Club for their Open Day in Roath Pleasure Gardens 🌳
Fab to play with club members, my kids & @jostevenslabour.bsky.social and to see so many people trying pickleball for the first time 🏓
Thanks to the volunteers making this community sport thrive
Fab to play with club members, my kids & @jostevenslabour.bsky.social and to see so many people trying pickleball for the first time 🏓
Thanks to the volunteers making this community sport thrive
August 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Brilliant morning at Cardiff Pickleball Club for their Open Day in Roath Pleasure Gardens 🌳
Fab to play with club members, my kids & @jostevenslabour.bsky.social and to see so many people trying pickleball for the first time 🏓
Thanks to the volunteers making this community sport thrive
Fab to play with club members, my kids & @jostevenslabour.bsky.social and to see so many people trying pickleball for the first time 🏓
Thanks to the volunteers making this community sport thrive
Proud to have the support of my friend and Cardiff North councillor Mike Ash Edwards:
“Honest and authentic with a drive to break down barriers, Jen will challenge the status quo and back policies to achieve real change.”
Let’s do just that. ✊ #Senedd2026 #CaerdyddFfynnonTaf
“Honest and authentic with a drive to break down barriers, Jen will challenge the status quo and back policies to achieve real change.”
Let’s do just that. ✊ #Senedd2026 #CaerdyddFfynnonTaf
August 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Proud to have the support of my friend and Cardiff North councillor Mike Ash Edwards:
“Honest and authentic with a drive to break down barriers, Jen will challenge the status quo and back policies to achieve real change.”
Let’s do just that. ✊ #Senedd2026 #CaerdyddFfynnonTaf
“Honest and authentic with a drive to break down barriers, Jen will challenge the status quo and back policies to achieve real change.”
Let’s do just that. ✊ #Senedd2026 #CaerdyddFfynnonTaf
Big news for Hailey Park! 🎉
A brand-new inclusive sport & games facility is coming—shaped by 180+ local children 🏀⚽🏏
📍New location: 50m from homes
✅ Football, netball, calisthenics, table tennis & more
📸 Designs below
#LlandaffNorth #HaileyPark
A brand-new inclusive sport & games facility is coming—shaped by 180+ local children 🏀⚽🏏
📍New location: 50m from homes
✅ Football, netball, calisthenics, table tennis & more
📸 Designs below
#LlandaffNorth #HaileyPark
August 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Big news for Hailey Park! 🎉
A brand-new inclusive sport & games facility is coming—shaped by 180+ local children 🏀⚽🏏
📍New location: 50m from homes
✅ Football, netball, calisthenics, table tennis & more
📸 Designs below
#LlandaffNorth #HaileyPark
A brand-new inclusive sport & games facility is coming—shaped by 180+ local children 🏀⚽🏏
📍New location: 50m from homes
✅ Football, netball, calisthenics, table tennis & more
📸 Designs below
#LlandaffNorth #HaileyPark
Proud to have the support of my friend Zac Harvey, who I’ve worked with for 10+ years. His words mean a lot — change happens together, never to people.
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Proud to have the support of my friend Zac Harvey, who I’ve worked with for 10+ years. His words mean a lot — change happens together, never to people.
Days of phoning members across Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf ✔️
Campaigning in the Grangetown by-election ✔️
Day job ✔️
Tonight: Penarth swim 🌊, chippy tea from Plassey Street 🍟, sunset over Cardiff ☀️
Perfect reset before the next push.
Campaigning in the Grangetown by-election ✔️
Day job ✔️
Tonight: Penarth swim 🌊, chippy tea from Plassey Street 🍟, sunset over Cardiff ☀️
Perfect reset before the next push.
August 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Days of phoning members across Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf ✔️
Campaigning in the Grangetown by-election ✔️
Day job ✔️
Tonight: Penarth swim 🌊, chippy tea from Plassey Street 🍟, sunset over Cardiff ☀️
Perfect reset before the next push.
Campaigning in the Grangetown by-election ✔️
Day job ✔️
Tonight: Penarth swim 🌊, chippy tea from Plassey Street 🍟, sunset over Cardiff ☀️
Perfect reset before the next push.
Proud to be endorsed by The
Co-operative Party 🌹🤝
The co-operative movement is growing – today The Entertainer becomes employee-owned.
Let’s take that same spirit to the Senedd.
#CoopValues #Senedd2026
Co-operative Party 🌹🤝
The co-operative movement is growing – today The Entertainer becomes employee-owned.
Let’s take that same spirit to the Senedd.
#CoopValues #Senedd2026
August 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Proud to be endorsed by The
Co-operative Party 🌹🤝
The co-operative movement is growing – today The Entertainer becomes employee-owned.
Let’s take that same spirit to the Senedd.
#CoopValues #Senedd2026
Co-operative Party 🌹🤝
The co-operative movement is growing – today The Entertainer becomes employee-owned.
Let’s take that same spirit to the Senedd.
#CoopValues #Senedd2026
Half way through the summer holidays and we’ve been having a blast! 🌞 From the Royal Welsh Show to beautiful parks, the immersive Van Gogh exhibition and plenty of time with a good book 📖 — it’s been lovely to slow the pace and soak it all in 🥰💐
August 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Half way through the summer holidays and we’ve been having a blast! 🌞 From the Royal Welsh Show to beautiful parks, the immersive Van Gogh exhibition and plenty of time with a good book 📖 — it’s been lovely to slow the pace and soak it all in 🥰💐
Delighted to be shortlisted as a candidate for Welsh Labour in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf! 🌹
Looking forward to speaking with members in Cardiff North & East about your priorities — and how we build a campaign rooted in your vision for our communities.
DMs open! #Senedd2026
Looking forward to speaking with members in Cardiff North & East about your priorities — and how we build a campaign rooted in your vision for our communities.
DMs open! #Senedd2026
August 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Delighted to be shortlisted as a candidate for Welsh Labour in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf! 🌹
Looking forward to speaking with members in Cardiff North & East about your priorities — and how we build a campaign rooted in your vision for our communities.
DMs open! #Senedd2026
Looking forward to speaking with members in Cardiff North & East about your priorities — and how we build a campaign rooted in your vision for our communities.
DMs open! #Senedd2026
Big thanks to Cardiff’s amazing parks volunteers — celebrated this evening at the Forest Farm BBQ 🌿
💚 21 Green Flag Awards for council-managed parks
💚 23 Green Flag Community Awards for brilliant local projects
Your time + care make our green spaces thrive 🏆
💚 21 Green Flag Awards for council-managed parks
💚 23 Green Flag Community Awards for brilliant local projects
Your time + care make our green spaces thrive 🏆
July 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Big thanks to Cardiff’s amazing parks volunteers — celebrated this evening at the Forest Farm BBQ 🌿
💚 21 Green Flag Awards for council-managed parks
💚 23 Green Flag Community Awards for brilliant local projects
Your time + care make our green spaces thrive 🏆
💚 21 Green Flag Awards for council-managed parks
💚 23 Green Flag Community Awards for brilliant local projects
Your time + care make our green spaces thrive 🏆
Proud to help launch the Irish Women’s Network in Wales. ☘️💚
A new community space for Irish women living, working or studying in Wales – celebrating heritage, sharing stories, and amplifying our voices.
📍 First event: Tues 16 July, 6pm
📩 Get involved: irishwomensnetworkwales@gmail.com
A new community space for Irish women living, working or studying in Wales – celebrating heritage, sharing stories, and amplifying our voices.
📍 First event: Tues 16 July, 6pm
📩 Get involved: irishwomensnetworkwales@gmail.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Proud to help launch the Irish Women’s Network in Wales. ☘️💚
A new community space for Irish women living, working or studying in Wales – celebrating heritage, sharing stories, and amplifying our voices.
📍 First event: Tues 16 July, 6pm
📩 Get involved: irishwomensnetworkwales@gmail.com
A new community space for Irish women living, working or studying in Wales – celebrating heritage, sharing stories, and amplifying our voices.
📍 First event: Tues 16 July, 6pm
📩 Get involved: irishwomensnetworkwales@gmail.com
Cardiff now has 21 Green Flag parks — more than any other UK Core City or Welsh council 🌿
Llandaff Fields joins the list for the first time 👏
Thanks to our staff, rangers & volunteers — and to every community group helping protect & improve these spaces 💚
Llandaff Fields joins the list for the first time 👏
Thanks to our staff, rangers & volunteers — and to every community group helping protect & improve these spaces 💚
July 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Cardiff now has 21 Green Flag parks — more than any other UK Core City or Welsh council 🌿
Llandaff Fields joins the list for the first time 👏
Thanks to our staff, rangers & volunteers — and to every community group helping protect & improve these spaces 💚
Llandaff Fields joins the list for the first time 👏
Thanks to our staff, rangers & volunteers — and to every community group helping protect & improve these spaces 💚
Joined FAW to watch Cymru take on France in their second #WEURO2025 match last night.
A 4–1 loss, but full of grit and pride. And a historic first major tournament goal — had to be Jess Fishlock! 👏⚽🏴#Cymru #YWalGoch #WomensFootball #JessFishlock
A 4–1 loss, but full of grit and pride. And a historic first major tournament goal — had to be Jess Fishlock! 👏⚽🏴#Cymru #YWalGoch #WomensFootball #JessFishlock
July 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Joined FAW to watch Cymru take on France in their second #WEURO2025 match last night.
A 4–1 loss, but full of grit and pride. And a historic first major tournament goal — had to be Jess Fishlock! 👏⚽🏴#Cymru #YWalGoch #WomensFootball #JessFishlock
A 4–1 loss, but full of grit and pride. And a historic first major tournament goal — had to be Jess Fishlock! 👏⚽🏴#Cymru #YWalGoch #WomensFootball #JessFishlock
A very nice and busy Saturday! Swimming lessons, campaigning for the Llanrumney by election, library to sign up for the summer reading challenge topped off by watching Wales in their first Euros 🏴 ⚽️
July 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A very nice and busy Saturday! Swimming lessons, campaigning for the Llanrumney by election, library to sign up for the summer reading challenge topped off by watching Wales in their first Euros 🏴 ⚽️
Last night I saw Alanis Morissette at Blackweir and cried my eyes out. Jagged Little Pill came out when I was 9 — it was the first time I knew women could be angry. It changed everything.
When I became Cabinet Member for Culture, I said I wanted vibes. We’ve got them. 💫🎶
When I became Cabinet Member for Culture, I said I wanted vibes. We’ve got them. 💫🎶
July 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Last night I saw Alanis Morissette at Blackweir and cried my eyes out. Jagged Little Pill came out when I was 9 — it was the first time I knew women could be angry. It changed everything.
When I became Cabinet Member for Culture, I said I wanted vibes. We’ve got them. 💫🎶
When I became Cabinet Member for Culture, I said I wanted vibes. We’ve got them. 💫🎶
🎶 Spoke to BBC Radio Wales this morning about Blackweir Live — a brilliant new event series for Cardiff.
Yes, there are environmental concerns. But we plan carefully and back culture, music and the local economy. This is about joy, jobs, and a vibrant city. #BlackweirLive
Yes, there are environmental concerns. But we plan carefully and back culture, music and the local economy. This is about joy, jobs, and a vibrant city. #BlackweirLive
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎶 Spoke to BBC Radio Wales this morning about Blackweir Live — a brilliant new event series for Cardiff.
Yes, there are environmental concerns. But we plan carefully and back culture, music and the local economy. This is about joy, jobs, and a vibrant city. #BlackweirLive
Yes, there are environmental concerns. But we plan carefully and back culture, music and the local economy. This is about joy, jobs, and a vibrant city. #BlackweirLive
Unveiled today in Splott Park: a powerful new mural of Jess Fishlock, Cymru’s all-time top goal scorer and a true local legend. Created by Unify creative with local young people, backed by @welshgovernment.bsky.social @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social
& Wales Art International #EURO2025 #TeamCymru 🏴⚽🎨
& Wales Art International #EURO2025 #TeamCymru 🏴⚽🎨
June 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Unveiled today in Splott Park: a powerful new mural of Jess Fishlock, Cymru’s all-time top goal scorer and a true local legend. Created by Unify creative with local young people, backed by @welshgovernment.bsky.social @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social
& Wales Art International #EURO2025 #TeamCymru 🏴⚽🎨
& Wales Art International #EURO2025 #TeamCymru 🏴⚽🎨
🏳️⚧️ Carrying the trans pride banner yesterday was a privilege. Pride is protest, Pride is community, and Pride means standing up for our trans siblings—loudly, visibly, and always.
Cardiff, you were wonderful 💜🩷💙
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #Pride2025
Cardiff, you were wonderful 💜🩷💙
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #Pride2025
June 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🏳️⚧️ Carrying the trans pride banner yesterday was a privilege. Pride is protest, Pride is community, and Pride means standing up for our trans siblings—loudly, visibly, and always.
Cardiff, you were wonderful 💜🩷💙
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #Pride2025
Cardiff, you were wonderful 💜🩷💙
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #Pride2025
Was having too much fun at this year’s Tafwyl to take many pics or videos. Such a brilliant weekend — I was there as a proud parent, watching my kids perform with their school for the first time. Such a lovely, joyful celebration of Welsh language and culture 🤍❤️💚
June 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Was having too much fun at this year’s Tafwyl to take many pics or videos. Such a brilliant weekend — I was there as a proud parent, watching my kids perform with their school for the first time. Such a lovely, joyful celebration of Welsh language and culture 🤍❤️💚