The opening of the Spencer Park Community Café was full of warmth & community spirit. Speeches from Pauline OBE DL & Bishop Sophie Jelley were funny, moving & captured the dedication of all the volunteers. A real privilege to be there & the cakes were delicious! 😋 @coventrycc.bsky.social

✨🌙 Ramadan Mubarak For those in Coventry who are celebrating, we wish you and your families a very happy and blessed month of Ramadan.

Delighted to speak at @warwickuni.bsky.social Women’s Summit.🌟 I shared my journey—from pushing past teachers' low expectations to studying computer science & building a career in s/w engineering. Such experiences drive my commitment to our children’s education in our city.📚 @coventrycc.bsky.social

It was an honour recording my life history with @hardishvirk.bsky.social. Sharing my family’s story, from my great‑grandfather in Coventry during WWII supporting the war effort, to generations shaped by migration, reminded me how our histories are part of our city & our country we helped build.

Had a great time at @coventrycc.bsky.social Apprenticeship Roadshow for #NAW2026! Over 800 pupils met 25 employers—fantastic energy all day. Enjoyed chatting with @rangeroveruk.bsky.social about graduate apprenticeships & working in industry & of the many roles in @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social

Today’s Local Power Plan announcement is the biggest investment in community-owned energy in British history. Our members have fought for years to put power and profit in community hands. Now that work will shape the future of energy ownership in the UK.⚡️

Thankfully rain stayed off while I delivered letters from me, Cllrs Tucker & Kelly. Always great when residents stop for a chat — never hesitate to say hello. Then straight over to canvassing around Wainbody Ave North, hearing local issues directly on the doorstep. 🌹

Super Saturday on the campaign trail — Wyken ➜ Cheylesmore ➜ Earlsdon. Great chats with residents while delivering our Coventry @teamlabouruk.bsky.social letter. including one 20‑minute conversation with a resident who stood barefoot on the pavement. A lovely hello to his daughter too. 🌹

Teachers, governors, parents have all been supportive of this work. My thanks to all. 🙏🏽

Lyng Hall School pupils led a moving Holocaust remembrance service at Holy Trinity Church - singing, sharing their own work & honouring survivors' testimonies. Truly inspiring. Proud of our city's young people. 👏🏽🙏🏽 to teacher Ms Hagan & Revd Hibbert. @coventrycc.bsky.social #HolocaustMemorialDay

Today we remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, along with the millions of Roma, LGBTQ+ people, people targeted for their ethnicity, and those persecuted for their political beliefs. 🕯️ May we never forget—lest we allow such hatred to rise again. @coventrycc.bsky.social

Blown away by @passthesmile.bsky.social's incredible operation at the Treecycling weekend. Watching the volunteers in action was a powerful reminder of just how strong our community spirit is where community effort, good organisation & genuine generosity all came together. @coventrycc.bsky.social

Sheer joy attending Earlsdon Library celebrations last night. Incredible volunteers have turned it into a thriving community hub, relied on by many. Special shout-out to Julie for her outstanding leadership. And delighted that my homemade pakoras went down a treat! 🌟 @coventrycc.bsky.social

Thanks to residents who took time to speak to us today on the campaign trail in Dawlish Drive and Knoll Drive. Will be raising issues of speeding and anti-social behaviour with police.

Yesterday I spoke at the Coventry Counts Dead Women Vigil about my own experiences of familial abuse. 💔 Speaking out matters—it may help another woman find strength. We remembered 97 women killed last year by their partners. EndViolenceAgainstWomen #CoventryCounts

Great to see Baroness Smith of Malvern, and Minister for Skills, at @coventrycc.bsky.social Job Shop. She visited in response to my request and saw firsthand the exceptional work we do — from delivering quality training to working with partners to provide a holistic approach for our residents.

Got emotional at Stories That Made Us – Roots, Resilience, Representation @the-herbert.bsky.social Seeing South Asian's history in Coventry was incredibly powerful, especially as my great-grandfather lived here during WWII. We are part of Coventry & Coventry is part of us. @hardishvirk.bsky.social

City of Coventry Remembrance Service — so many came together to honour and remember. “For your tomorrow, we gave our today.” — Kohima Epitaph 🌺 #LestWeForget @coventrycc.bsky.social

It was a joy to visit Joseph Cash Primary + talk to parents about smartphones in children's lives. We also spoke to pupils who articulated so eloquently the good + harms smartphones can do, a reminder of how perceptive young minds can be given the space to reflect + share. @coventrycc.bsky.social

Judging the children’s pumpkin competition in Spencer Park, Earlsdon, with Carol + Louise was no easy task — the standard was amazing! 🎃 Lovely to see families from all over Coventry, meet Bluey & Stitch, + enjoy great food & crafts. Huge thanks to all the volunteers! 👏

Today we celebrate Diwali — the Festival of Lights. It marks the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil + wisdom over ignorance — a timeless message that resonates as deeply today as ever. To all celebrating in Coventry + beyond, warm wishes from my family to yours 🪔 @coventrycc.bsky.social

Going to university changed my life, from meeting lifelong friends to getting my 1st job as a software engineer. Couldn't have gone without a grant. Others too will have the same opportunity. This is the difference a Labour Government makes. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...

Such a great honour bestowed on Coventry's Mo Molam. Well done Coundon Court School. 👏🏽👏🏽 @coventrycc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Another Friday street surgery - which always gives me an opportunity to listen to residents. Thanks for sharing your concerns with me, which I have already followed up on.

Huge thanks to Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library's amazing volunteers. Without them, @coventrycc.bsky.social Summer Reading Challenge wouldn’t have happened + children wouldn’t have had joyful experiences📚💫 The kids' excitement was priceless! 👏🎉 Honoured to present medals to the children.

📍 Just visited the new Customer Service Centre at Coventry library. Great to see how much care and effort @coventrycc.bsky.social staff put into making it a welcoming space for council services & library visits. 👏📚 Pop in to sort things out or enjoy a good read – right in our city centre! 📝💬

Had a busy day out on the campaign trail yesterday — first in Earlsdon, then over in Leamington Clarendon ward, supporting Labour candidate Chris Knight in the upcoming by-election on 18 September! 🌹

Out for Earlsdon street surgery this evening — great chats with residents about local issues. They raised: 🚗 Inconsiderate parking 🚌 Local bus services 🚫 Anti-social behaviour Big thanks to Miles for the photo👍🏽 #Earlsdon #CommunityMatters

Busy weekend campaigning for Labour councillors - Cllr Abdul Jobbar in Westwood and Cllr Richard Brown in Cheylesmore. Residents talked about how much the local community means to them. 🌹

Good luck to all those receiving A-Level, T-Level, BTEC, and other technical qualification results today! 🎓 Whatever your results, know there is a path for you and support available. Thanks to families + teachers for their support throughout students' school years. 🙏🏾 @coventrycc.bsky.social

Delighted to announce guest speaker, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, Chair designate of Equality and Human Rights Commission, at next webinar in "Thought Leaders" programme. Partners Coventry University Alfred Nobel University KNUCA Funded by @britishcouncil.bsky.social 8th Sept 12:00 BST, 14:00 EEST

Just back from leafleting our local update. Cllr Tucker, Cllr Kelly and I keeping residents informed of our work as your local councillors in Earlsdon ward.

Today we celebrate the special bond of love, trust and protection between sisters and brothers. To all families celebrating, enjoy this special day. To all siblings who live far away from each other, the bond still remains. Happy Raksha Bandhan to all! #Rakhi #RakhiCelebration

Thanks to all residents we spoke to on Lupton Avenue today during our councillors street surgery. If we missed you, we posted one of these cards, with our contact details, through your letterbox so please do get in touch if you need our help.

Earlier this evening I joined others to remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Coventry Cathedral. The messages were of world peace with elimination of suffering. I chatted with Earlsdon residents, pupils of Lyng Hall @taiwoowatemi.bsky.social as we placed our paper cranes of peace.

Absolutely delighted by this announcement. Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson's integrity and professionalism will shine through as EHRC Chair. And someone who understands intersectionality! Congratulations! www.gov.uk/government/n...

Want to find out how women leaders have faced + overcome barriers + challenges in their careers? Then join us for a webinar with Judge Fiona Monk. 1st August 12:00 BST Register👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4ywfyp96 Alfred Nobel University, KNUBA, ARPI @britishcouncil.bsky.social

Fabulous achievement!

Fabulous!

"Football!" shouted 2 Keresley Grange pupils in unison when I asked them what was the best thing about the breakfast club. Cllr Christopher + I saw firsthand the difference free breakfasts are already making to pupils + their families in our city. coventrycc.bsky.social labouruk.bsky.social

Want to know how women leaders have overcome barriers in their careers? Then join us for a webinar with @preetkgillmp.bsky.social 22nd July 12:00 - 13:00 (UK time) Register here 👇🏽 go.springboard.today/register Coventry University Alfred Nobel University, KNUBA, ARPI @britishcouncil.bsky.social

Thoroughly enjoyable and the young people did not shy away from asking tough questions including what is the council doing about pollution, how are we keeping children safe... Thanks to the teachers for bringing the pupils and to the organisers. A great job! 👏🏽

The jewel in the crown that is the Job Shop.

I met Mary-Ann Stephenson thro Coventry Womens Voices. Here's a small sample of her inclusive track record. We were transinclusive + worked alongside trans women in our campaigning incl reclaim the night marches. Ours was the 1st intersectional research on impact of austerity on BAME women.

Last week we shared a video with you where @kindysandhu.bsky.social told us about a £3.5 million expansion project starting at Finham Park 2. This will see the creation of new classrooms for students and office space for staff. 🏫

It was a pleasure to attend the 4th anniversary of Coventry's War Memorial Park sensory garden. From the mastermint exhibit through to the snake path it's well worth a visit. I also enjoyed catching up with volunteers like Zilpha without whom the garden wouldn't exist. @coventrycc.bsky.social

Work has officially started at Finham Park 2! The work will see new buildings constructed which will provide more space for staff at the school and better infrastructure for young people. Here's @kindysandhu.bsky.social to tell you more.

A delight to attend the celebrations of 60th anniversary of Warwick Students' Union. I caught up with other alumni and heard some great speeches from former presidents and of course to meet the current one, Enaya Nihal

Busy few days working in Poland with colleagues from Ukraine's Alfred Nobel University and Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture developing Women's Leadership training programme as part of @britishcouncil.bsky.social Global Gender Partnership. @covuniresearch.bsky.social

Very engaged audience with thought provoking questions during my presentation of my research on the Windrush Scandal at British Sociological Association conference this morning. #britsoc25 @britsoci.bsky.social @covuniresearch.bsky.social