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Sophie Zumbe
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Kings Heath based cherry coke enthusiast. I talk about trains. 🍒
Last night saw the return of the Christmas pizza. Astounding.
December 28, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Whatever your view on the assisted dying bill, it's refreshing to see MPs have a free vote on an issue people care about so greatly.

Far too much time in the chamber is taken up with point scoring and infighting. This feels real.
November 29, 2024 at 2:25 PM
The PM knew about this conviction, so what's gone on here then...

Real shame, so soon after presenting such a compelling vision for an integrated transport network
November 29, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Four hours to get back from Euston to Kings Heath last night 🫠

Jam packed and delayed train, jam packed and delayed bus. Horrific Birmingham traffic.

This has become the norm.
November 28, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Reposted by Sophie Zumbe
“… move to a vision-led approach to planning infrastructure, where we work together to consider the type of places we want to live and work, the different ways people want to travel, the deprived communities we want to support the most, and design transport systems that enable those outcomes”
Transport Secretary promises ‘vision-led approach’ for project funding
Louise Haigh said the switch could have ‘a lasting impact on transport for decades to come’.
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Sinister and scary. Sex attacks in my local park.

Really glad that WMPolice has acted swiftly on this

www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Man arrested following string of sex attacks in Birmingham park
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Highbury Park following an investigation into three offences that have happened over the last week
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 10:28 PM
If the aim of the new Jaguar ad was to get people talking, it's certainly succeeded.

More discussion around the brand, its products and future than I've seen in a long time.
November 20, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Horrified to report that exercise is good for yer mental health. Propaganda was true.
Hello darkness my old friend 🫠
November 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Reposted by Sophie Zumbe
A new report has found that newbuild homes have become more and more car-dependent relative to existing homes. This is true in all regions outside London.

We need to urgently build new homes and it's important we don't repeat previous mistakes.

neweconomics.org/2024/11/trap...
Trapped behind the wheel
How England's new builds lock us into car dependency
neweconomics.org
November 18, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Hello darkness my old friend 🫠
November 18, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Series two of Alma's not normal is a bloody masterpiece.
November 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Reposted by Sophie Zumbe
One for Bournville Village Trust and Birmingham City Council (are they here yet?) to note.

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 14, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Hi bluesky 👋 I'll be posting about Birmingham, trains and cats, mostly.
November 14, 2024 at 8:23 PM