Chief Executive. Wokingham Borough Council. Love local government; always striving to make a difference. Views my own.
Joined May 2016
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We’re strengthening protection for Muslim communities across the UK.
Watch Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP's message ⬇️
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Put simply: If you engage in violent protests, you will face the full force of the law.
ALT Graphic with text that reads: Prison sentences for: Rioting: up to 10 years Violent disorder: up to 5 years Inciting racial hatred: up to 7 years Criminal damage: up to 10 years
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A reminder
After the Aug 2011 riots, police & my prosecutors examined all the video evidence for MONTHS identifying & bringing offenders to justice - 1000s of them
Some didn’t get arrested till a year later!
Prison was the usual sentence
My boss was someone called Keir Starmer
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A very good morning from Ralph!
This was the view from my bed this morning.
When he first arrived, he’d nap and the slightest thing would wake him.
Now he sleeps soundly. 😴
He likes to start the day with some pawlates.
This position is called the Usain Bolt! 🤣🐾🐾
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No president of America has ever given birth - I don’t understand why it’s suddenly an issue
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Is it Time to stop calling it “domestic abuse” or “violence against women & girls”?
It’s MALE VIOLENCE
When we identify the perpetrator rather than just the victim, we have a chance of eliminating it because we focus on the cause & not only it’s effect
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All postal votes for the general election have now been dispatched 📮
If you are too late to post it, you can hand it in at your polling station or the council offices at Shute End in Wokingham on 4 July 🤝
If you hand in your postal vote you must complete an additional form 📝
ALT An extra form must be completed if you hand in your postal vote.
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'The stories of the families who’ve lost beloved daughters to domestic homicide are some of the most harrowing I have ever heard.'
@julie_etch meets mothers of women killed by partners who want a change in sentencing rules for fatal domestic attacks
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Watch the first hearing of our inquiry into the role and remit of the Office for Local Government (Oflog) at 4pm, Monday 19 February.
We will be hearing from:
◾Lord Amyas Morse, Interim Chair, Oflog
◾Josh Goodman, Chief Executive, Oflog
Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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This year I celebrate my 60th birthday. Here’s 12 insights that will help you grow as a person this year and avoid the many mistakes I’ve made…in less than 2 minutes.
Scroll to end and you’ll get a bonus one. – at Warrington, England
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Great to be at @ReadingRep tonight. Fab performance of ‘Its a wonderful life’ (love the film as well) Lovely atmosphere and really enjoyed the acting and performance. Great to see so many people there.
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A Dutch proverb: "Trust arrives on a tortoise & leaves on a horse".
How to build trust like a tortoise:
1) Consistency
2) Transparency
3) Active listening
4) Fulfil promises
5) Respect boundaries
How to stop trust from eroding in a horse situation:
1) Acknowledge mistakes
2) Apologise sincerely
3) Make amends
4) Avoid repeat offences
mercecardus.com/how-trust-wo… by @MerceCardus. I learnt the proverb from @simongterry
Susan Parsonage retweeted
One of my goals after leaving foster care was to one day have my own full size Christmas tree.
But every year they were too expensive.
This year, for the first time, I’ve been able to afford a 7.5ft Christmas tree. It may seem silly to some, but it means the world to me ❤️🎄
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Red Shoes (2009) by Mexican artist Elina Chauvet, installation on male violence and number of missing women and girls to femicide -murder of females #WomensArt
#InternationalDayAgainstViolenceAgainstWomen
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'Starry Starry night' hand embroidered artwork by Vicki Foster, contemporary textile artist #WomensArt
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I’ve been told (too many times sorry!) that I apologise too much (sorry!) But some people never ever apologise. Even when shown to be 💯 in the wrong they can’t bring themselves to say “I’m sorry”. This is interesting on the psychology of not saying sorry. ideas.ted.com/why-some-peopl…
