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Parent, partner, teacher, Lab/Coop Cllr @NewcastleCC "The first revolution is when you change your mind about how you look at things" Gil Scott Heron

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Joined April 2017
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@JaneLabour
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5 years
@wrkclasshistory @MichaelRosenYes Frederick Douglass was supported by a Quaker family in the Summerhill area of Newcastle & lived with them for a time. We are proud to have a blue plaque commemorating him & @UniofNewcastle are naming a new building after him.
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@JaneLabour
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2 years
Tonight @NewcastleCC declared a #biodiversity emergency & set out how we will answer the @IPBES call to "start now at every level from local to global" Thanks to @GarethKaneLD for working with me on this.
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6 years
Thinking of the 72 who died because of other people's greed & of all those living with the grief & trauma. #justice4grenfell
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
We’re amending the scheme due to the increase in traffic on some streets. I’m sorry that the initial version caused problems for residents on those streets & for the time it has taken to resolve it.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
I stand with hotel workers across North America. @Marriott : one job should be enough to pay the bills, raise a family, and retire with dignity. #1job via @unitehere
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4 years
Our first box from @GraingerDeliver a fantastic initiative from @graingermarket1 #shoplocal
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2 years
As the new Cabinet Member for Connected City (Clean, Green, Enviro Services & Transport) @newcastlecc I want hear your ideas & concerns. Please email: jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
I took Coun Nick Kemp, Labour Group Leader, to Queen Victoria Road to talk to him about one of the main issues residents raise with me - getting around the city safely & easily - be it on foot, on a bike or in a bus or car.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Fantastic and inspirational show. Lucky enough to see it @Tyneside_Irish tonight.
@townsendprod
Townsend Productions
2 years
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #YesYesUCS had a great turn out in a lovely new space in Dalbeattie created by @BirchvalePlayer . The night was fantastic see the feedback below. TONIGHT @Tyneside_Irish tomorrow @TheMaltings & SATURDAY @Rosehilltheatre WHITEHAVEN. MON @ Imperial Rooms GOVAN
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Jane Byrne
1 year
We are reviewing the design of the scheme to deal with the increased traffic on other streets in the area and will keep residents updated.
@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
Changes now installed with a 6 month consultation Happy to discuss in person, online or via email. Contact: Jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk
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Jane Byrne
1 year
Jesmond traffic trial: Thanks to everyone who has contacted me: Jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk. Some positive feedback, some negative, most polite & solution-focused. Jesmond Labour councillors have compiled a list of issues raised & responses @jesmondtanya
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@NewCycling Consultation for the elements of Phase 2 of Queen Victoria Road that require a TRO is live now & ends May 15
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
4 years
Cheering a cold day with a vintage scarf from @theyesterdaysoc bought in the #FiverFest at @graingermarket1 Need to work on those selfie skills!
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
A wonderful event. Thank you @nclhk Your struggle is our struggle.
@nclhk
Newcastle Stands with Hong Kong
2 years
Reminder for 9/4 screening 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️ #newcastlestandswithhk #revolutionofourtimes #worldwiderelease
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2 years
@esde84 @icouldntcarless @NewcastleCC @CatMcKinnell @JesmondStella I have asked why there's a delay and raised the lack of a temporary crossing.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
A peaceful get together will take place on Saturday, 5 March, 2pm-4pm, at the Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, to show solidarity with Ukraine and say a peaceful but powerful “No to the war”. This event is organised by Ukrainians living in Newcastle.
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2 years
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@JaneLabour
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2 years
Thanks everyone - very helpful feedback & suggestions that I will make sure are considered in the discussion.
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@JaneLabour
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2 years
Many thanks to everyone who has helped me over the campaign #labourdoorstep
@ChiOnwurah
Chi Onwurah 💙
2 years
Out with Monuments hardworking Cllr Candidate Jane Byrne & local @NewcastleLabour team getting out the Labour vote & receiving a warm welcome! #VoteLabour #OnYourSide Polls don't close till 10!
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@sgonzalez_sara Couldn't agree more. New ideas are welcome but the market is for everyone and must stay that way.
@ChronicleLive
The Chronicle
2 years
As Newcastle City Council unveilled a raft of night time events to boost Grainger Market's trade, warnings have been made not to forget its poorer customers
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
Want to talk to me about @NewcastleCC plans for Gosforth High Street? Come to Trinity Centre, Gosforth High Street on 9 March, between 5pm and 8pm.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
@WalkerMarcus Because those policies fed an anger and a sense of injustice that terrorists exploited to attract misguided young people to their cause?
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Great talking to people in #Newcastle city centre today @uklabour street stall with @ChiOnwurah and @NewcastleLabour team. Lots of good ideas for local changes: more on-street recycling, quiet signs for residential parts of city centre & better routes for pedestrians & cyclists
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@JaneLabour
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
My priorities: Care: support welfare rights projects; Clean & Green: tackle litter & respond to climate emergency; Protect Services: make best use of funds & grow our economy; Speak up for residents; Support community & volunteering activity. #VoteLabour
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
Shocked and saddened by the sudden death of a wonderful comrade, Nigel Todd. Nigel dedicated his life to making the world a better place. He was a committed co-operator who knew that change starts in local communities. His legacy and inspiration will live on.
@ChronicleLive
The Chronicle
3 years
Nigel was 'widely known, and hugely popular, across the West End of the city'
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Jane Byrne
2 years
Thanks to everyone who voted for me & helped in my campaign.
@NewcastleCC
NewcastleCityCouncil
2 years
#VoteNCL2022 Monument ward up next: Jane Byrne holds for Labour
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
@LittleDoctorVic @northumbriapol Thanks. I have offered to meet @PhyllBuc at QV Road to discuss the problems. Let me know if you want to join / meet another time.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Gosforth High Street plans announced. Happy to discuss. Pls email Jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk
@NewcastleCC
NewcastleCityCouncil
2 years
Bollards to be removed on Gosforth High St and replaced with exciting new plans Proposal includes widened pavements, new green infrastructure, improved biodiversity and air quality, and measures to prioritise public transport. Read more
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@JaneLabour
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2 years
@space4gosforth @ChronicleLive @NewcastleCC We will be looking at Percy Street too.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@NewCycling @graingermarket Should be fully accessible but I will check.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
5 years
With one change to the #BaselConvention , we could stop plastic dumping and help save our oceans. Sign now to sway the vote: via @SumOfUs
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@icouldntcarless @NewcastleCC Thanks for highlighting. Looks like a gap in planning for pedestrians & cyclists when lights aren't working. I will follow up.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Happy #EarthDay One of my green commitments is to protect green space. So I had a chat with Nick Kemp, Newcastle Labour Group Leader, about the proposals for Old Eldon Square.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
Amnesty Turkey Chair Taner Kılıç has been in jail for over a year. His next hearing is on 21 June. Before then we must show that he is not forgotten. Join @AmnestyUK and demand Turkey #FreeTaner now:
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
Thanks to Friends of Leazes Park for organising this & for all their hard work in the park & to Sarah for coming along with me!
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Chi Onwurah 💙
3 years
Thanks to Friends of Leazes Park for their much needed & well attended family #litterpick today & the exhibition of all their #GreenWeek activities - & to the Tower Cafe for offering free drinks to litter pickers. Parks are so important to #mentalhealth we must take care of them!
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@sunilbhop @NewCycling I'm just as keen as you are to see changes, my conversation with Nick was about getting the best possible outcome not delaying.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@Brian_Ronald Monument Councillors do not support this plan. We want to protect and improve the green spaces in our ward not introduce yet more paving and concrete.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
Best day out in the rain I've had, getting out the vote #ForTheMany #VoteLabour
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Allowing agency staff to replace striking workers would undermine the right to strike and create genuine safety risks for the public and workers. Sign the petition! via @megaphoneuk
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
Proud to support @NewcastleUnites event opposing those who want to bring hatred to #Newcastle Bikinis and burqas are welcome in our #cityofsanctuary People who think they have the right to tell others what to wear aren't.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
3 generations campaigning #forthemany (Granny's hiding at the back) Sarah's first time, she loved it! #VoteLabour
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Jane Byrne
1 year
@raya_vinogradov @NewCycling @JesmondStella @JesmondTanya @NewcastleCC The aim is to reduce through traffic not redirect. Happy to discuss in-person, online or via email. Contact: jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@space4gosforth @ChronicleLive @NewcastleCC Air pollution does kill, so do stress and poverty.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
Brought in a crack team to help me on the campaign trail.
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1 year
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2 years
Young feminist and LGBT+ activist, Yulja Tsvetkova, was charged with violating the Russian "gay propaganda" law for drawing a rainbow family. Help her fight back.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
Honoured to be selected as Labour and Co-op candidate for Monument Ward, Newcastle upon Tyne. If you have ideas to share or issues to raise please get in touch.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@perry_jims @uxthom @BadParkingNcle @TheatreRoyalNew @BristolStMotors Leave it with me. It's my job to get them to talk to each other 😀
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@sunilbhop @salawatson @NewCycling We are serious and you will see changes soon - though take your point @salawatson that we need to update people more effectively. I think I've just talked myself into writing an Active Travel Report ( :
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
5 years
Sarah learning about water sampling prior to carrying out one herself and finding a lamprey. #proudparent
@EnvAgencyYNE
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
5 years
Come and join us today Thursday 11 April for our amazing event at #Kielder Salmon Centre! Talks, walks and rambles. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothes and wellies #RiverTyne @TyneRiversTrust @NorthWildlife @visitkielder #InternationalYearoftheSalmon
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Jane Byrne
3 years
@PhyllBuc @GedBell @space4gosforth @NewcastleCC Happy to meet at QVRoad to discuss the problems - email me with best times for you.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
Thanks @PinkLaneBakery for the best sausage roll ever.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@OnFootJesmond @jesmondlocal @_jessicalily01 @NewcastleCC That's a decision for the owner but we will find a location for cargobike deliveries
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
Did you know it's still illegal for same-sex couples to marry in Northern Ireland? This needs to change. Join @AmnestyUK to demand marriage equality now:
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
I've signed the petition calling for people in Afghanistan who supported British troops and journalists to be given refuge in the UK. Will you add your name?
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
@OliverKamm @NickCohen4 Dissection? Shame he forgets economics are dynamic & #Labour investment will fuel growth. For tax facts not propaganda try @RichardJMurphy
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@cj90036129 @JesmondTanya @NewcastleCC @NewcastleLabour There is no scheme planned for West Jesmond.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@salawatson @sunilbhop @NewCycling I get that! Not my patch but I understand there is progress on the Heaton LTN. I'll ask one one of my colleagues.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@iamnicksimpson We want people to be part of the development of the plans - which include looking at ways to connect to cycle routes. Good point that it would make sense to share thinking as it develops & invite feedback.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@parispagesblog @katey_rusk @JesmondTanya I have shared photos with the team and we will look at options.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
11 months
@carltonreid @Keith56722 @GarethKaneLD @space4gosforth @northumbriapol @NewcastleCC That's right but Jesmond Labour councillors are keen to explore it as a potential option with the community.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@parispagesblog @katey_rusk @JesmondTanya We have commissioned Sustrans to work with schools on developing school streets. I will ask them for an update on this.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@sunilbhop @salawatson @NewCycling I think there are lessons to be learned about optimistic timescales. I prefer to be conservative (with a very small c)
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@sunilbhop @NewCycling I've noticed the bollards too! And I'm completely with you on school streets & low traffic neighbourhoods. With all of these things it's about making sure they are done well, that way we get maximum buy-in.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
Call on the Government now to stop the sell-off of Channel 4, and protect it from any future privatisation and political interference by ensuring the British public – not politicians – decide its future. 👇
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
@DVATW That is untrue and you know it
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
4 years
Sarah's design for #homeworkwithJoe #PEWithJoe @thebodycoach "PE with Joe makes me feel amazing"
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
6 years
I'm backing TGI Friday's workers fighting for fair pay and to keep the tips they've earned. Can you help by emailing the CEO? #TGIStrikeDays
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
@cj90036129 @JesmondTanya @NewcastleCC @NewcastleLabour You've seen the map on the Cabinet Report. You know about the East Jesmond trial & I've answered you about West Jesmond, three times. If you still have a concern about a particular part of Jesmond, tell me what it is & I'll answer.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
3 years
According to #Amnesty the Saudi Arabian regime, the new owners of #nufc , executed 40 people between January and July 2021 #sportswashing
@UN
United Nations
3 years
The death penalty does little to deter crime - and wrongful convictions are inevitable. It has no place in the 21st century. On Sunday's World Day against the Death Penalty, show your support for ending executions.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
100s in overspill & still queueing. Welcome to Gateshead @jeremycorbyn This is the real Northern Powerhouse. #GeordiesNotTories #GE2017
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
@Barry_Ohare Thank you! We've had a fantastic response in Middlesbrough for @tracy_harvey and even the odd ray of sunshine.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@iamnicksimpson Thanks for the feedback Nick. What we have published today is the outline proposal, we will be developing the designs over the next few weeks. There will be two lanes in the main stretch of the High Street with better pavements, seating areas, cycle parking & green infrastructure
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
4 years
@thebodycoach The reason you kept getting 6,7 & 8 is because the probability of getting these numbers is higher - see pic. I love #pewithjoewicks Sarah, 9, Newcastle
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Jane Byrne
1 year
@icouldntcarless @GosforthLibDems @space4gosforth Absolutely. Pedestrians (walking and wheeling) are top of the hierarchy of road users.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
4 years
Just finished our last live #PEWithJoe Thanks to you @thebodycoach we are now fitter, stronger and happier.
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Jane Byrne
2 years
@NewCycling @NewcastleCC Yes they do and it will be addressed.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
5 years
Wonderful day - who would have thought looking for water vole poo would be so exciting! (We found some 😊)
@EnvAgencyYNE
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
5 years
What a glorious day for our Ratty Ramble looking for water voles and our Smolt Trap Saunter at #Kielder Salmon Centre! Look out for future events #RiverTyne @TyneRiversTrust @NorthWildlife @visitkielder #InternationalYearoftheSalmon
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@JaneLabour
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2 years
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2 years
@iamnicksimpson @GarethKaneLD That's a good idea. I'll look into it.
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Jane Byrne
1 year
@MisterChristo4 Offered an online meeting with residents weeks ago. Nobody took it up.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
7 years
@adamboultonSKY @jeremycorbyn He opposed 'shoot to kill' that could lead to extra-judicial killings of unarmed people - Stalker Enquiry - not shooting to protect life.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
Changes now installed with a 6 month consultation Happy to discuss in person, online or via email. Contact: Jane.byrne @newcastle .gov.uk
@NewcastleCC
NewcastleCityCouncil
1 year
We’re installing measures in Jesmond to stop traffic cutting through local streets between Osborne Rd and Cradlewell, as part of our plans to create safer, cleaner and greener neighbourhoods. More info at
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
There is a war on nature. Dom Phillips was killed trying to warn you about it | Jonathan Watts
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@NewCycling @NewcastleHosps @UniofNewcastle The plan to move to a permanent layout is still going ahead. My conversation with Nick is about ensuring we get the best possible final result.
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
1 year
We urgently need more signatures on this petition to tell the government to pass a law to hold U.K. companies accountable for modern slavery and environmental damage in their supply chains. Will you join us?
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@JaneLabour
Jane Byrne
2 years
@Crowfeather1326 @NewcastleCC This funding was awarded specifically for the North East Community Forest.
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