Did I say in today’s MJ ‘casual disregard for local democracy’? #devolution #localgovernment Postponement of mayoral elections in four areas – Sussex, Essex, Hampshire and Norfolk and Suffolk

Exercising my right as Freeman of the City of London to drive sheep across the river Thames in London on Sunday

When Sir Keir Starmer finally responds to the Tommy Robinson-Elon Musk joint performance, what he has to say is as bland as a bowl of oatmeal without the milk:

MPs have voted against allowing 10 Premier League games to be broadcast for free???!!! Freebies for the Government doing their job? Ayes - 86 Noes - 340

Hey @c40cities.bsky.social This is the new committee for the city of #Amman

Why does the chair of the CBI speak like a government minister??!! @channel4news.bsky.social

@nickbowes.bsky.social How that chocolate and Haribo stash going given today’s results? ☺️

It's a crucial moment for our collective survival. In this blog, first published in the Mar/Apr edition of Town & Country Planning journal, Hugh Ellis asks why the government has chosen to reinforce a failed economic model www.tcpa.org.uk/the-economic... #RegenerativeEconomy #GDP #WellbeingEconomy

A great day at the @europarl.europa.eu in #Brussels witnessing democracy in action 🙌🏽

On my way to London for @rtpiplanners.bsky.social Board of Trustees, Planning Awards judging & evening reception at Commonwealth House

To unlock #AI’s full potential, the construction industry must focus on collaboration, training, ethical frameworks, cybersecurity, and sustainable innovation. #AI can revolutionize the sector, but only if we address these risks responsibly. What’s your take on AI in construction? Let’s chat! 3/3

🛠 Data Issues: Poor data quality, integration problems, and ownership disputes. ⚖️ Ethical Risks: Bias in AI models. 👷 Workforce Impacts: Job displacement, skills gaps. 🔒 Cybersecurity Threats: Vulnerable systems and risks in the supply chain. 2/3

Artificial Intelligence is set to transform construction in the UK, driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. But it’s not without significant challenges: 1/3 #AI #Construction #Innovation #FutureTech #Sustainability

Last teaching day this term on the MA Urban Planning & Resilience covering rural planning with Trevor Cherrett, local government finances with Joe Fyans from Localis, and Monica Altamirano direct from Delft on water resilience 🙌🏽

Not normally in London on a Friday so quiet trains and stations a nice treat

My 6th local government budget and it’s always the best full council meeting on the calendar 👍🏼

Having been a school governor for 17 years @samerb.bsky.social he has learned a lot. Schools have supported children. there is a strong link between absence and attainment. Long journeys impact on absence. Families can choose school outside catchment. Dual school areas do not provide choice

Some schools are more popular than others. Free school meals and open allocations will shift children rather than smoothing across the city but we don't know the data yet says @samerb.bsky.social In primary schools where shifts have happened staff have left posts #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

We should look at pressure on school transport and the bus companies lack of perceived lack of capacity says Independent councillor @samerb.bsky.social He will not support the proposals and wants to hear more from others. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Independent @samerb.bsky.social says on health and adult social care, the provision in four care homes, there is a family impacted by this from his ward. Wyndlesham Road is a care home for 5 women. This proposal needs a laser focus on outcomes for the residents #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Residents have asked for a look again at asking a private operator in these care homes. The costs are unknown and there is no guarantee their loved ones will remain in the area says @samerb.bsky.social #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

TEDxBrighton last year saw us bring over 20 speakers and performers together at the iconic Brighton Dome. Were you there?

A day in London visiting adaptive reuse former power station sites Battersea & Tate @batterseapwrstn.bsky.social @tate.bsky.social

With Stefano Boeri, architect of Bosco Verticale in #Milan Met him this evening at the home of the Italian Ambassador in #London

It's unacceptable how some still call Georgia a "former Soviet state." By that logic, should we also refer to the United States as a "former British colony"? Georgia is one of the oldest countries in the world, with a history and identity that far transcend its time under Soviet rule.

No Legal Term – Even Genocide – Can Fathom Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza novaramedia.com/2025/01/02/n...

A Happy Christmas from the Holy Land to all

One-Tier Keir

A fantastic night for celebrating planning, planners & diversity at the BAME Planners Network Awards Evening @rtpiplanners.bsky.social

Interesting….

A fantastic night last night at the BPIC awards with friends & colleagues from @rtpiplanners.bsky.social

Whatever makes you cozy I guess!

Out and about early in London this morning for a conversation with the Deputy Mayor for Housing

The striking farmers on Parliament Sq in London before retiring to the RICS for lunch with their wellies 🤷🏽‍♂️

Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners) www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Nobody does a bonfire & fireworks better than Cuckfield, #Sussex

How hideous is this thing! #Fitzrovia

Orla Gurein reports there are already 1000 dead in Lebanon. It took a month to get to that number of casualties in the 2006 war.

The City of London cluster!

If you’re in #London look out for this brilliant play at the Shakespeare Globe supported by our team at Creative Estuary

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,422,751!

Look warm out there!

A few thoughts on the pitfalls of designing at the scale of new towns and garden communities....and the joy of finding solutions! www.linkedin.com/posts/vicky-...

13 generous PhD positions at Hamburg HafenCity University on Urban Future making www.academics.de/jobs/doctora...

We disagree on some things but Samer would be excellent so do vote for him if you can. He was great as a student and did crucial volunteer work on alternative plans for King's Cross back in the 90s. The first person from a Palestinian background I got to know.

With only five days remaining for the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social #RTPIelections, I am reiterating my central message for the Vice President role candidacy: Making the case for a #systems approach in how we plan and get planners to plan again. #urbanplanning #cityplanning #voteforchange

For all surveyors & planners, I am on the RICS podcast today talking about my journey and the value of cross-sector understanding #surveying #planning www.rics.org/news-insight...

Quote of the day: ‘Determine the colour of your Green Belt site: Brown, Grey or Green’ (Rebecca Warren, Pinsent Masons)

Some great women’s tennis on TV tonight #USOpen