Happy New Years Eve! And wishing you all the very happiest of years in 2026 xx

Had a lovely Boxing Day stroll with Matt at #NationalTrust #BaddesleyClinton. Enjoyed the Snowman Trail, as did many visitors Even spotted some super early snowdrops at adjacent St Michael’s Churchyard

Your Whoberley Ward Councillors Cllr Pervez Akhtar, Cllr Bally Singh, Cllr Jayne Innes and Community Campaigner Julie Jones, wish you and yours a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas Council Switchboard - 08085 834333 Taiwo Owatemi MP - 024 7767 2089 Severn Trent - 0345 750 0500 UHCW - 024 7696 4000

Phil Jane and I took Dad’s Christmas Wreath - from Mum - to the churchyard today It looked beautiful - despite the wet conditions

Had a lovely evening at Warwick Castle’s Christmas Light Trail on Friday night A special family night out with Matt, Joe, Katie and Nikki (Greg was much missed)

#TeamWhoberley were out delivering calendars again this morning. Thanks to everyone who has helped us so far - you’re all on Santa’s Nice List! 🎅 🎄

A fun morning on the #LabourDoorstep chatting to Chapelfields residents Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk to us. We’re already working on the issues you raised 👍 Huge thanks to Christine and Mick for joining Pervez, Julie and me #TeamWhoberley 🌹

Massive thanks to Angel and Jim for joining Pervez, Julie, Matt and me as we delivered more of Whoberley Ward’s Calendars earlier : #TeamWhoberley #Labour # LoveCov 🌹

Another brilliant session delivering the Whoberley Ward Calendars. Special thanks to Christine and Mick for coming and joining Pervez, Julie, Matt and me Christine & Mick - we owe you a cuppa, or maybe a mulled wine #TeamWhoberley #LoveCov #Labour 🎄

Good start to delivering the Whoberley Ward Calendars earlier The weather was on our side, and Julie, Matt and I had some nice chats with residents too #TeamWhoberley #Labour 🌹

Wednesday was special Greg graduated from Central School of Speech & Drama, in Writing for Performance The glitziest Graduation I’ve ever seen - at Royal Festival Hall - and Jason Isaacs received an Honorary Fellowship Greg received his degree from Matt’s former boss, Professor David Latchman

Loose manhole cover on Allesley Old Road - update I can report it was fixed on Tuesday night HUGE THANKS to Severn Trent, the Council’s Highway Department, and Taiwo Owatemi MP, who were able to get this repair expedited for us. I can confirm you’re all on Santa’s Nice List!

Being a parent is the best thing They’ve grown *a bit* over the last 22 years Currently on the #GraduationRoadTrip to see Greg graduate from Royal Central School of Speech & Drama #proud ❤️

Each year I attend the Vigil to Count Dead Women in the City Centre It’s always poignant There is a pair of shoes for each woman or girl who has died at the hands of a man in the last year. On the hour, the names of each woman and girl is read out #LoveCov #countingdeadwomen

Brilliant #Budget

A quick reminder - the PACT (Police And Community Together) Meeting is today, Monday 24th November, at 4pm at Allesley Park Library (Whitaker Road CV5 9JE) The meeting is organised by Coventry Police. I’ll be there too.

Congratulations to everyone involved in organising today’s Christmas Fair at St Christopher’s Church Despite the unco-operative weather, the event was fantastic, and super well attended I treated myself to a scented candle, and the newest family member to a beautiful hand knitted cardigan 🎄

I’m a feminist Yet it turns out the 3 people I love most are men. Tackling men’s health and wellbeing 👏👏 #Labour 🌹

If for you, like me, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a real Christmas Tree… Have you tried tree collection and recycling by Pass The Smile and Myton Hospice? No more pine needles to pick out of the bottom of the car, and you donate to 2 fantastic causes too : Book buff.ly/nmAGgC3 🎄

We trusted #Labour with education. Just look what they’ve been doing : 😜🌹

St Christopher’s Church (173 Winsford Avenue CV5 9NJ) are holding their Christmas Fair this Saturday (22nd Nov) from 11am to 2pm If you’re looking to get ahead with your Christmas Shopping, or to simply enjoy some festive fun, why not drop in? #TeamWhoberley #LoveCov

Today marks 85 years since the Coventry Blitz. Ever fewer city residents remember that terrible night - and the horrific loss of civilian lives. I’m looking forward to remembering the survivors I know, and knew, at this evening’s Commemoration Service in our new Cathedral. #LoveCov 🌹

Poppy Drop on Remembrance Day is always poignant. Thank you to everyone who took part, and everyone who attended. Thank you to West Orchards for continuing to host #remembranceday🌹 #Coventry

Looking forward to the Poppy Drop at West Orchards Shopping Centre this morning #remembranceday🌹 #LoveCov

Another lovely #TeamWhoberley Session today. Thanks to our MP Taiwo Owatemi, Mick and Jack for joining Julie, Matt and me #Labour #LoveCov 🌹

Such a treat to be out on the #LabourDoorstep with our lovely MP Taiwo Owatemi earlier Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with us - we really do appreciate it #TeamWhoberley 🌹#LoveCov

A brilliant - if blustery - session out delivering the latest Whoberley Ward newsletter this morning 9 of us made light work of much of Allesley Park (don’t worry if you haven’t had your leaflet yet - there’s still a few roads left) #TeamWhoberley #Labour #AllesleyPark 🌹

Today my Dad’s ashes were buried at St Peter’s Church, Hartshead A lovely resting place

Another day, another #TeamWhoberley leaflet delivery session Thanks to Matt and Julie for joining Pervez and me #Labour #LoveCov 🌹

Thanks Matt for joining Pervez and me for a late afternoon leaflet session just now #Labour #TeamWhoberley 🌹

6 of us out on the blustery autumn doorsteps delivering the latest Whoberley Rose newsletter today Thanks to Alan, Asif and Angel for joining Julie, Pervez and me #TeamWhoberley #Labour 🌹

Good to be out on the blustery autumnal doorsteps earlier, delivering the latest Whoberley Ward newsletter Thanks to Angel who joined Pervez and me 🍂🍂 #Labour #TeamWhoberley 🌹

Genius piece of guerrilla campaigning :

Congratulations Lucy Powell on becoming Labour’s Deputy Leader. I voted for Lucy because I think it’s right our Deputy Leader role is full time at this pivotal moment in British politics. It’s time to reset the conversations, and misinformations. 🌹

I stand with #JessPhillips 🌹

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating #Diwali2025 🪔

Lovely evening watching the sublime and sparkly Sophie Ellis-Bexter perform at #HMVEmpire #Coventry

Councillor Colleague Pervez and I really enjoyed joining the congregation and leaders of St Mary Magdalen Church on Saturday, as the new ceiling icons were blessed and dedicated A beautiful service

A few reflections from last week’s #Labour Conference Keir Starmer’s Conference Speech was superb Lots of love for Angela Rayner Important new policies announced - eg access to GP; introduction of ‘Gold Standard’ Apprenticeships Malcolm Laydon and Tony McNally remembered

It really is time for a woman Archbishop of Canterbury : Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury www.bbc.com/news/article...

Thoughts, prayers and love with the Jewish community tonight. Love defeats hate ❤️

Excitedly waiting for the Prime Minister - and born in Scotland I’m proudly ready to wave my flag ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌹 #Lab25

The inspirational Wes Streeting addressing Labour Conference #Lab25 🌹

The fabulous Cllr Sarah Feeney addressing Labour Conference #Labour #Lab25 🌹

And we’re off #Lab25 🔥🔥🔥

This bloke was a bit fab at the West Midlands Regional Labour Reception earlier. Properly on fire 🔥 🔥🔥 #Labour 🌹 #Lab25

Something to help with the cost of Half Term. Labour Mayor Richard Parker making a difference : www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-l...

Truly an image for our times.

On Saturday, Colleague Pervez and I were delighted to join children, their families, and our fab library staff at Allesley Park Library We presented medals and certificates to the children who completed this year’s Summer Reading Scheme. Over 100 local children completed ! 🌹