@tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social
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Important read for all of those MP's who voted to ditch public & #environmental NGO's supported Lords proposals to further protect our #rivers and #wildlife to mull over and give their consciences a very serious wobble.
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Citizen science tackles Dorset's invisible river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers for two citizen science projects monitor pollution in Dorset's rivers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Important read for all of those MP's who voted to ditch public & #environmental NGO's supported Lords proposals to further protect our #rivers and #wildlife to mull over and give their consciences a very serious wobble.
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is that the same MP who when a Parliamentary Candidate was caught removing opponents election leaflets from residents letterboxes?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Is that the same MP who when a Parliamentary Candidate was caught removing opponents election leaflets from residents letterboxes?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
It's really time for some positive action to be taken on this on behalf of your constituents don't you think @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & #TalkTo @tomhayesmp.bsky.social ?
Look away now 🫣
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's really time for some positive action to be taken on this on behalf of your constituents don't you think @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & #TalkTo @tomhayesmp.bsky.social ?
👏👏 @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social #Labour MP for Poole for your speech in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Lords Amendment (40).
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Commons
parliamentlive.tv
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
👏👏 @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social #Labour MP for Poole for your speech in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Lords Amendment (40).
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Such a wonderful project - Cooking up #Community Spirit in #Dorset whilst inspiring the next generation to celebrate local #food and #farming.
Action and Opportunities in the #FeedingDorsetPartnership workshops at #DorsetCOP2025 looking at #SustainableFoodProduction and #VibrantFoodCulture in Dorset.
Action and Opportunities in the #FeedingDorsetPartnership workshops at #DorsetCOP2025 looking at #SustainableFoodProduction and #VibrantFoodCulture in Dorset.
The wonderful feedback gathered at the recent DorsetCOP2025andnbsp;event held at The Exchange Sturminster Newton by HelpandKindness andandnbsp;Dorset COP, has identified and started to shape the actions and opportunities for the coming year. With the foc ...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Such a wonderful project - Cooking up #Community Spirit in #Dorset whilst inspiring the next generation to celebrate local #food and #farming.
This act is deplorable anywhere but it really does hit a note here in #Dorset where we have local authorities and numerous NGO's & Charities working so hard to protect and help #nature & #wildlife to flourish.
So many & various shooting estates around this location & so many important sites for raptors...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset
Another week and another pile of shot and dumped gamebirds. Thanks to the blog reader who sent in this photo of a pile of dead, shot Pheasants he found yesterday, dumped on the road (B3081) running…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I shall be watching this with keen interest 👏
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
Plans to revitalise community green spaces to be discussed by councillors
Three large green spaces are set to be revitalised for nature and community use - with councillors to discuss proposals next month.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I shall be watching this with keen interest 👏
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
Whilst I welcome the £200 Winter Fuel Allowance @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social it's still going to be a juggling act to make ends meet with the cost of living far out weighing any comfort the #WFA is meant to bring. I'm 73 and it's going to be the bleakest Winter / Christmas in my own living memory.
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Whilst I welcome the £200 Winter Fuel Allowance @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social it's still going to be a juggling act to make ends meet with the cost of living far out weighing any comfort the #WFA is meant to bring. I'm 73 and it's going to be the bleakest Winter / Christmas in my own living memory.
Here's yet another thing my #Creekmoor Councillors probably won't share on Social Media with their local #community .... unless of course it's with a lazy bones RT of this post as is the usual case on other platforms I post on.
#CommunicationMatters
#CommunicationMatters
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Here's yet another thing my #Creekmoor Councillors probably won't share on Social Media with their local #community .... unless of course it's with a lazy bones RT of this post as is the usual case on other platforms I post on.
#CommunicationMatters
#CommunicationMatters
#Wessex #Water and #Ofwat said the deal would mean the money would be used for the benefit of its customers and the local environment, rather than going to HM Treasury.
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wessex Water agrees £11m package to cut sewage spills
The company will spend the sum on infrastructure upgrades to avoid paying a penalty to HM Treasury.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#Wessex #Water and #Ofwat said the deal would mean the money would be used for the benefit of its customers and the local environment, rather than going to HM Treasury.
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I just nominated the amazing @harbourbirds.bsky.social for the Benefact Group Movement for Good. In December they'll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
I just nominated a charity to win £1,000. You can nominate your favourite too.
I just nominated a charity to win £1,000..
movementforgood.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I just nominated the amazing @harbourbirds.bsky.social for the Benefact Group Movement for Good. In December they'll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Brilliant indeed! @harbourbirds.bsky.social once again leading the way forward right here in and around #Poole, #Dorset 👏
Fantastic to take out @naturalengland.bsky.social and show
them 3 WT Eagle, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Red Kite and 15 Spoonbill! Great opportunity to provide an
inspiring nature recovery trip, with real-time examples of species recovery, to those that work on nature restoration.
them 3 WT Eagle, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Red Kite and 15 Spoonbill! Great opportunity to provide an
inspiring nature recovery trip, with real-time examples of species recovery, to those that work on nature restoration.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Brilliant indeed! @harbourbirds.bsky.social once again leading the way forward right here in and around #Poole, #Dorset 👏
I'll post it because my #BCP #Creekmoor elected Councillors haven't / wont ....
#Community #Communication Matters!
#Community #Communication Matters!
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I'll post it because my #BCP #Creekmoor elected Councillors haven't / wont ....
#Community #Communication Matters!
#Community #Communication Matters!
If you get a chance I highly recommend that you take the time to watch, listen and learn the #facts about #wilding, #rewilding.
Isabella Tree's TED talk is out! 🗣️🍃
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you get a chance I highly recommend that you take the time to watch, listen and learn the #facts about #wilding, #rewilding.
This wont come as too much of a shock to anyone who's been following the #FuturePlaces saga but I just hope that the people involved eventually get named, shamed and fully held to account.
Watch this evenings Council A&G meeting 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0a...
news.bournemouthone.com/84488/
Watch this evenings Council A&G meeting 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0a...
news.bournemouthone.com/84488/
FuturePlaces report reveals £2.3m loss
BCP Council has published the second part of its investigation into its former urban regeneration company, FuturePlaces. The report shows the company recorded trading losses of around two point three ...
news.bournemouthone.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This wont come as too much of a shock to anyone who's been following the #FuturePlaces saga but I just hope that the people involved eventually get named, shamed and fully held to account.
Watch this evenings Council A&G meeting 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0a...
news.bournemouthone.com/84488/
Watch this evenings Council A&G meeting 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0a...
news.bournemouthone.com/84488/
Banging the drum for bringing #music and other #creative #Arts to our talented and enthusiastic youngsters.
“Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) welcomes today’s publication of the Government’s Curriculum Review, which promises to unlock not only the potential of the next generation of musicians and creatives, but of each and every child growing up in the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1 of 2 ...
The subject of Council Tax raises its head and I'm sure that all the usual ill informed members of the public and indeed #BCP Councillors will be throwing their toys out of their prams yet again.
news.bournemouthone.com/84485/
The subject of Council Tax raises its head and I'm sure that all the usual ill informed members of the public and indeed #BCP Councillors will be throwing their toys out of their prams yet again.
news.bournemouthone.com/84485/
Council tax rise ‘very likely’ says leader
The leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council says it is very likely council tax will rise again this year. Councillor Millie Earl told residents during an online question and answer sessi...
news.bournemouthone.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
1 of 2 ...
The subject of Council Tax raises its head and I'm sure that all the usual ill informed members of the public and indeed #BCP Councillors will be throwing their toys out of their prams yet again.
news.bournemouthone.com/84485/
The subject of Council Tax raises its head and I'm sure that all the usual ill informed members of the public and indeed #BCP Councillors will be throwing their toys out of their prams yet again.
news.bournemouthone.com/84485/
Embarrassing isn't it @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social - a massive U turn by SoS for Housing,
Communities & Local Government Steve Reid.
#Labour Peers obliged to obey a 3 line whip to vote against #Swift Bricks
Let's hope that you do so much better!
Communities & Local Government Steve Reid.
#Labour Peers obliged to obey a 3 line whip to vote against #Swift Bricks
Let's hope that you do so much better!
Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Embarrassing isn't it @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social - a massive U turn by SoS for Housing,
Communities & Local Government Steve Reid.
#Labour Peers obliged to obey a 3 line whip to vote against #Swift Bricks
Let's hope that you do so much better!
Communities & Local Government Steve Reid.
#Labour Peers obliged to obey a 3 line whip to vote against #Swift Bricks
Let's hope that you do so much better!
More amazing work being carried out by @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social, it's well worth your time reading Colleen's blog to find out more. 👇
Discover how we’re restoring the River Hooke and creating new ponds to boost biodiversity at Kingcombe NNR. 💧 From re-meandering the river to adding woody dams — nature is recovering, and Poole Harbour is benefitting. 🌿
Read Colleen’s blog 👉 bit.ly/3LmlKXq ~ Jack
Read Colleen’s blog 👉 bit.ly/3LmlKXq ~ Jack
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
More amazing work being carried out by @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social, it's well worth your time reading Colleen's blog to find out more. 👇
The marvellous #Poole #Museum reopens tomorrow the 5th of November following a transformational redevelopment, here's a quick look at what you'll discover.
#History #Culture #Community #Education
www.poolemuseum.org.uk/discover/dis...
#History #Culture #Community #Education
www.poolemuseum.org.uk/discover/dis...
Discover our galleries
www.poolemuseum.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The marvellous #Poole #Museum reopens tomorrow the 5th of November following a transformational redevelopment, here's a quick look at what you'll discover.
#History #Culture #Community #Education
www.poolemuseum.org.uk/discover/dis...
#History #Culture #Community #Education
www.poolemuseum.org.uk/discover/dis...
I hope that the 3 local #Labour MP's @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @tomhayesmp.bsky.social act far better than their shameful House of Lords counterparts and support any new clauses to the Building regulations regarding #swift bricks.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Lords' votes in Parliament - UK Parliament
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
votes.parliament.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I hope that the 3 local #Labour MP's @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @tomhayesmp.bsky.social act far better than their shameful House of Lords counterparts and support any new clauses to the Building regulations regarding #swift bricks.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
Shameful that @bcpcouncil.bsky.social don't use their #Bluesky account to share important news and surveys such as this one to shape how #SEND support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is delivered across education, health and the community.
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Shameful that @bcpcouncil.bsky.social don't use their #Bluesky account to share important news and surveys such as this one to shape how #SEND support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is delivered across education, health and the community.
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...
Good to see Independent #Labour MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social taking the #SEND crisis seriously.
"The Government must deliver SEND reform – the current system isn’t working for families or children in Poole.
I’ve written to request interim support following the delayed White Paper."
"The Government must deliver SEND reform – the current system isn’t working for families or children in Poole.
I’ve written to request interim support following the delayed White Paper."
November 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good to see Independent #Labour MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social taking the #SEND crisis seriously.
"The Government must deliver SEND reform – the current system isn’t working for families or children in Poole.
I’ve written to request interim support following the delayed White Paper."
"The Government must deliver SEND reform – the current system isn’t working for families or children in Poole.
I’ve written to request interim support following the delayed White Paper."
📢 Calling all young #nature & #wildlife lovers in the #Bournemouth, #Poole and wider #Dorset region to join in this wonderful sounding event👇
Join BTO Youth and @bournemouthuni.bsky.social for this nature conference in Dorset!
Secure a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work...
Enjoy inspiring talks from Megan McCubbin, Paul Morton, Katiana Saleiko and Daisy Meadowcroft, browse stalls and speak to conservation mentors. @myabambrick.bsky.social
Secure a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work...
Enjoy inspiring talks from Megan McCubbin, Paul Morton, Katiana Saleiko and Daisy Meadowcroft, browse stalls and speak to conservation mentors. @myabambrick.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📢 Calling all young #nature & #wildlife lovers in the #Bournemouth, #Poole and wider #Dorset region to join in this wonderful sounding event👇