Steve Brooks

A public service announcement…

Stripping Andrew of his titles is long overdue, but he still remains 8th in the line to the throne and a counsellor of state (a small set of Royals who can ‘deputise’ for the King constitutionally). He needs to be removed from both.

And Riverside!

And Cathays

And Ely

Alongside Canton

Diolch yn fawr Llandaff- pleased to receive the local party’s nomination for Caerdydd Penarth.

👉 Register here: lnkd.in/erDdVtk3
👉 Read our latest NICW report here lnkd.in/eBQexiC4

#WalesClimateWeek #NetZeroWales #ClimateAction #PublicEngagement #Infrastructure #NICW

Together, we’ll discuss how participatory approaches - from tenants shaping retrofit programmes to farmers informing land use planning - can help Wales deliver a just transition to net zero.

I’ll be joined by a brilliant panel:

📍Sarah Allan, one of the UK’s leading specialists in deliberative democracy.
📍Helen Nelson, Director for Climate and Nature, The
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
📍Rocio Cifuentes,
@childcomwales.bsky.social

Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?

I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’

Reform UK is quickly becoming a refuge for failed Tory politicians and z-list celebrities desperate for media traction.

Some news…

Disappointing to see a journalist hoping I fail rather than reporting objectively. I’m proud to be putting myself forward with integrity, experience and energy — and I’ll let @welshlabour.bsky.social members decide who they want to represent them. @nation.cymru

Pedestrian Pound The Pedestrian Pound makes the economic case for investing in better streets for walking and wheeling.

Link to the report here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...

#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales

Looking forward to joining Public Health Wales' Pippa Britton, Welsh Retail Consortium's Sara Jones, the WLGA's Kaarina Ruta, Living Streets CEO Cat Woodhead, and Welsh transport secretary @Ken Skates for the discussion chaired by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social

Whether it’s boosting footfall for small shops, enabling car-free living, or creating places people want to be, the pedestrian pound is a smart, long-term bet.

It's a vital conversation about how walkable high streets support local economies, healthy communities, and tackling crime. The evidence is clear: investing in people-friendly streets isn’t just good for our wellbeing and environment—it’s good for business too.

🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS.

#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales

Heading to North Wales today to see first-hand how communities and public bodies are tackling the climate and nature crises together.

From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.

Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding

Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...

Fantastic to see my old NUS boss @andrewpakes.bsky.social pilot this vital Bill through Westminster. As a non-exec director of mutual housing association this is exactly the sort of resident-led change we need to bring about. @coopparty.party.coop

Great news. Tour de France pays (de Galles*) a visit to Wales.

*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE

Amazing Oxfam Sisters on the Planet and Action Network Activists advocated for tax policies that benefit women and girls this #IWD. Folks learned more about the tax fight and how we can take action to rewrite our failed tax system so that it can fight inequality—not fuel it.

A periodic reminder to fans of idioms in politics that Nye Bevan was cremated and so would not be spinning anywhere.

Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.

Surprising Share Of Canadians Support EU Membership New polling suggests Canadians are rapidly warming up to the idea of joining the European Union

With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere.

Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union

open.substack.com/pub/canadian...

Question for the BSky hivemind: I am looking for info on community/shared car chargers. Our resident's association are looking for something that would allow residents to share a charger, and be billed accurately for their use. Any pointers greatly appreciated! #EVCharging #Community