On a @platformplaces.bsky.social research trip in Sheffield about community assets and place making. First up The Heeley institute based in a former steel workers town.

@anassarwar.bsky.social was robbed

What is planning? Someone fill me in

Come eat with me and the Brixton People’s kitchen team on July 20th down the famous Lambeth Walk #LondonFood www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roots-and-...

Good luck to all Labour candidates in today’s elections. Labour is the only party with a serious Plan for Change to improve the lives of working people. Today, vote Labour and bring change to Britain.

Tomorrow, voters across the country get to shape the future of their communities. Co-operation built Britain. This is why it's important to make sure your councillors are co-operative 🧵

Not me. Late night doing accounts. And moving accounting system. What an exciting life I lead.

Not being able to stand is truly emotionally painful, especially when people scorn you for not standing up for elderly. So let’s see if actually wearing these guys actually gets me a seat when I need it the most. #DisablityMatters

I’m up. So is Pecan, the rescue cat.

Looking forward to chairing my first Co-operative BAME Council meeting today. I am a strict time keeper so this is gonna be an 👀 for the group but we will get things done. Thanks @coopparty.party.coop members for electing me. Now let’s go!

‘Some steal to order’: on the frontline of UK shoplifting epidemic

Pleased to have been asked to speak at this tonight. My day job brings me to tears regularly when I see how people are struggling to get by. My campaigning heart lies with reducing food injustice at all times. Politics ties itself in red ribbon at all times, but we are getting there. #FoodJustice

Looking forward to proving this from April onwards #SparkJoy #WandsworthCulture

Great to be at the community meeting this morning in St Boniface, Tooting. I spoke to a lot of people about business, local issues and cultural opportunities. #CommunityMatters

Over the moon to have been elected on both BAME Cooperators council and Women’s Network Steering committee for the Co-Operative Party. I look forward to serving both communities in the best possible manner. party.coop

So proud of my organisation. Still thriving after 12 years an bringing more and more people together! #community

Having a lively time crossing the boundaries of Wandsworth and Lambeth on the regs, working on my new project, soon to be unveiled…

10 days into the New Year and I’m stressed all the time. Btw politics and food work there’s a lot of people relying on good decision making by me. Thank you @calm.com for this lovely quote reminder

Black swan. Don’t be afraid to be different. Welcome back to the borough!

Returning to work on a Friday before a weekend felt like a total waste of my time. Takes a lot to gear up only to gear back down except with worry lines. This year I’ll be BOLD and as part of this, cut out the time wasters. Happy Saturday!

I have to wake up so early to see the sunlight these days. By 3pm my day is already winding down.

3/ 🪄 Meet the ambassadors (& the advisory group we share with @footworktrust.bsky.social) on our refreshed Team page: platformplaces.com/team 🎇 Here's to a 2025 filled with partnerships, community power & 100s more buildings unlocked 🎇 @mr.place @danthompson33.bsky.social @kemiakinola.bsky.social

This was fun today. Even more interesting is the working class roots of the boat race. Not sure why I always imagined the bridges were there, not that men used to ferry you across, and other men would bet on who could cross it the fastest. Until April Putney #Sport

Yes, this did happen today. What a 5 days!

Okay now, after a moment of being outraged by that other kemi. Bye 🙋‍♂️

Great to be in Tooting this week with @kemiakinola.bsky.social supporting small businesses within Tooting Works and The Lone Fisherman as we lead up to #SmallBizSatUK this Saturday. London's small businesses are the backbone of our communities – show your support by shopping small this weekend! 🛍️

Kemi with mates and Christmas trees. The collection Coming to a Town centre near you

I’ll leave this here!

The team that never was. Absolutely excellent people whom I miss dreadfully but never had the opportunity to work with. I know we’d have been so great!

Wrote this article for First Magazine about a local government conference I was invited to in Grenada about Sargassum, the killer seaweed (when not in its natural habitat) coming to the UK soon.. sargassumhub.org

What’s the name of this pig I got a cuddle off before the Battersea light switch on? Anyone know? #pigs

Building 'cash first' momentum while breaking the food bank paradox from the ground up - Why is taking a #cashfirst approach to #foodinsecurity the way forward? Find out more in this piece by Maria Marshall (now of CPAG Scotland) and I for @cpaguk.bsky.social askcpag.org.uk/content/2101...

Tonight Matthew I will be a bauble! Turned on the Christmas lights on Northcote Road, Battersea with the Deputy Mayor, Junction BID and 130 school kids, who sang Xmas songs. Yes, I know, it’s still November, but it was cute! #ChristmasLights #Community

We are deeply saddened to hear the news that John Prescott has died. John was a staunch defender of local government & a passionate supporter of devolution. He was a great campaigner who will be missed by so many in our Party. Our thoughts are with Pauline, Jonathan & David.

It’s that time again waking up in the dark, going home in the dark. Winter never fails to turn to spring - Daisaku Ikeda Have a great day!

Amazing day with the Sight loss council really understanding how people with sight loss experience the built environment. I tried 3 different glasses replicating different issues and learned how to guide others Thank you! #SightLoss

Another day. Another glamorous lady showing us all what hard work and persistence can accomplish

Great start to my tenure on the Health and well-being board for the LGA with a Q and A with Andrew Gwynne MP. He spoke passionately about the importance of Arts and Culture in improving health and well-being. Phew #WandsworthCulture

Three photos of yesterday that aptly describe my average AVERAGE day 1) met another Kemi 2) Signed a structural beam 3) Made some bags and a mosaic with children on two estates #CouncillorLife #art

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,192,906!

This is happening! But there will be more grants and more opportunities to get Cultural in Wandsworth! #WandsworthCulture londonnewsonline.co.uk/lifestyle/en...

www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2... RIP King Jaffe Jofffer. What a voice we have lost.

The view from the LGA building is pretty great. It’s only taken me 6 years to get here!

I love the idea of a subsidy, free childcare and support for women who take the honourable step and have babies. It’s a big responsibility. www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/j...

Carnival was fun - but I’m getting too old for fun 😂

I’ve got beef. Have a happy Bank holiday and carnival weekend ya’ll !

Some lovely news for hopefully lovely people. #CharityNews londonnewsonline.co.uk/news/charity...

Idk what I’m supposed to be posting here but it’s my first day back and I’ve had a good day. If you’re reading this, I hope you have too