PatriciaMaskell

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British, married, mum, grandma, retired social worker. I am concerned about #people, #children's #rights, their wellbeing and #safeguarding, #blacklivesmatter worried about #poverty,#democracy and the #Tories
#leftleaning #KeynesianEconomics
#LoveIsLove #NoPasaran #ClimateDiary
PatriciaMaskellFeb 27, 2025
Church of JeffFeb 9, 2025
#EconomicBlackout #Feb28 #NoBillionaires #DISRUPTtheSYSTEM #RESIST
PatriciaMaskellFeb 27, 2025
East Anglia BylinesFeb 26, 2025

Libraries are vanishing – but Essex fought back. Now, they're evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century | Jenny Rhodes

https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/community/how-to-save-libraries-and-what-to-do-with-them-next/?feed_id=975&_unique_id=67bea5248b128
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/community/how-to-save-libraries-and-what-to-do-with-them-next/?feed_id=975&_unique_id=67bea5248b128

How to save libraries and what to do with them next

Libraries are vanishing – but Essex fought back. Now, they're evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century

East Anglia Bylines | Powerful Citizen Journalism
PatriciaMaskellDec 12, 2024
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/warning-of-false-voa-emails
Warning of false VOA emails

Be aware of emails claiming to be from the VOA.

GOV.UK
PatriciaMaskellDec 11, 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-2-billion-boost-to-secure-expansion-in-early-education

The best news

Over £2 billion boost to secure expansion in early education

Government takes first steps towards milestone to increase school readiness with over £2bn uplift to early years investment compared to last year.

GOV.UK
PatriciaMaskellDec 6, 2024
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1594j8dxp1o
Storm Darragh: Red wind warning sees cancellations in the West

Events are being cancelled and travel disruption is expected as Storm Darragh approaches the region.

PatriciaMaskellDec 6, 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nearly-1-million-investment-for-british-coastal-towns-to-grow-local-economies

It's good news week

Nearly £1 million investment for British coastal towns to grow local economies

Funding will enable clusters to connect the maritime sector with local businesses, which will drive private investment into regional maritime.

GOV.UK
PatriciaMaskellDec 6, 2024
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-report-published
Flu and COVID-19 surveillance report published

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

GOV.UK
PatriciaMaskellDec 2, 2024
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj6vned201o.amp
Serious failings as children's home temporarily shut after six months - BBC News

The council insists it is making progress, but a new report has been described as "shocking".

BBC News
PatriciaMaskellDec 1, 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-100000-former-mineworkers-receive-first-pension-increase

Good news

Over 100,000 former mineworkers receive first pension increase

Former mineworkers have received their first pension increase following the government transferring £1.5 billion to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.

GOV.UK
PatriciaMaskellNov 27, 2024
iraMar 5, 2023
#portals