Gina Monk

Poorer children more likely to age faster than affluent counterparts, study finds Biological disadvantages may be shaped in first decade of a child’s life depending on family affluence

"Children from the medium and high affluence groups had cortisol levels between 15.2% and 22.8% lower than children from the low affluence group."

Ending child poverty should be everyone's priority.

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Leadership Academy Graduation event this weekend with the LGA and group 222! Fantastic experience and an insightful course that's been really valuable to my development as a Borough Councillor ✨

Great to welcome Rotherham Hospice to Swinton this morning with their fab new cafe!

Great to welcome John Healey MP to meet the many incredible volunteers and local businesses involved in bringing together a fantastic VE Day celebration 🇬🇧

Great to visit the newly opened Vetro Lounge on Forge Island with these fabulous Labour Group ladies. The latest of three new units to open on the development, with more to come! #BuildingABetterBorough

Thank you as ever to partners for joining @ginamonk.bsky.social and I in the Rookery Road area this morning for one of our regular visits.

Really pleased to have been able to chair another packed and fruitful meeting of the Swinton & Kilnhurst Community Forum last night. Lots of local commitment to keeping our community thriving!

Great to join local community volunteers and the Canal & Rivers Trust this afternoon. Tackling the litter on water and on land, and a fun activity for the last day of the Easter holidays 🐰

News: New images show how £100m "Rotherham Gateway" mainline station could look

New images show how £100m "Rotherham Gateway" mainline station could look

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First community skip of the year this morning, followed by a community walkabout with our local PCSOs.

Been in Warwick since Friday night! Just glad to have caught it at all 💡

Made it! #ChildrensCapitalOfCulture #CCOC #RotherhamIsWonderful

Missing the Otherham light fest as I'm on a course this weekend. The FOMO is real. 😭

Looking forward to the first meeting of the Swinton & Kilnhurst Community Forum tonight!

Me and @ginamonk.bsky.social took the opportunity yesterday to check out our fab new baby packs. Find out more at www.rotherhambabypack.co.uk

Rotherham Council celebrates 600 homes milestone ROTHERHAM Council is a step closer to achieving its pledge to develop hundreds of new properties across the borough, with the 600th home completed.

Rotherham Council celebrates 600 homes milestone
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Oh my goodness! My thoughts with your residents, Christine!

Thank You to all local government workers and all public services working over the Christmas period to keep services going and people safe.

And to everyone have a wonderful Christmas.

#localgov #MerryChristmas

Is it Christmas without a trip to the local "Christmas House" light bonanza? Great little fundraiser for Bluebell Wood

These hampers make all the difference to our families, and help make sure everyone can enjoy the festive period.

Two ex-Yorkshire police officers arrested as part of sex offence investigation Two former South Yorkshire Police officers have been arrested as part of an investigation into historical sex offences, the force has said.

Two ex-Yorkshire police officers arrested as part of sex offence investigation

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Happy #Caturday

Excited to be at the launch of Rotherham Youth Cabinet's manifesto this evening.

Great to spend time with fellow current and former councillors. As always, lots to learn from one another and a great giggle over a quiz! Wonderful to see this beautiful collaborative art piece symbolising a heartfelt welcome to people displaced by conflict, persecution or climate change.

Great to have so many great local businesses in Swinton. Picked up my Xmas cards and some stocking fillers this #SmallBusinessSaturday

Text reads: 'Apply by 21 December to get the Winter Fuel Payment'

To get this year’s Winter Fuel Payment, you need to apply for Pension Credit before 21 December.

Check if you’re eligible and find out how to apply ⤵️
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Booked Moana 2 at the Arc Rotherham and I'm not sure who's more excited, me or the 6yo!

Recently had the opportunity to complete a great course with the LGA and I'm now a Member of the Institute of Leadership.

I'm stuck between "I can't believe it's here" and "it's finally here!"

I've spent many an afternoon walking, pram pushing or (v.briefly, v.slowly) running around Thrybergh country park. Its a beautiful space and the cafe upgrade will build on what is already a fab location