Sometimes, it isn’t about shouting the loudest or making quick decisions.

It’s about stopping, listening, and working together.  

It takes courage to pause instead of rushing to a decision or digging heels in.

Taking time to listen, double checking, getting expert advice. Getting the right answer is far better than looking decisive.  

The refusal to turn issues into political fights and apportion blame but, instead, focus on the facts.

Keeping things practical encourages the community to unite rather than divide.  

Instead of telling people what to do; extend an invitation to help shape the future.  

Openness and transparency is everything.  

Personally, I find it refreshing when leaders listen and admit they don’t have all the answers whilst treating people with respect.

Even when times are tough this kind of leadership brings a community closer together.

#SDC #stroud #GreenParty #leadership

Whoop-de-do. The OPCC have referred me to the Monitoring Officer over my report on this months Police & Crime Panel. :( Sigh. I don’t think they understand that Greens do politics differently…..

https://listed.to/@eco_g/71196/opcc-refers-me-to-the-monitoring-officer

#ukpol #police #gloucestershire

Black people are up to 48 times more likely than whites to be stopped and searched by police in wealthier parts of London, research suggests. 

Reacting, Green London Assembly Member, Zoë Garbett, told My London:

The Mayor has called stop and search a ‘vital policing tool,’ despite its disproportionate targeting of Black Londoners, which makes him part of the problem by assuming that stop and search is an inevitable aspect of policing… 

Constituents and community groups I’ve spoken to describe stop and search as an invasive and degrading tactic and they say it causes real and long-lasting harm that undermines trust and confidence in the police.

#ukpol #GreenParty #StopSearch

My Grandfather fought in WW2 and was at the liberation of Bergen‑Belsen. These and other atrocities were key drivers behind the post WW2 surge in international legal instruments; accelerating and deepening rules governing war, human rights, and individual accountability.

Isn’t it an absolute disgrace and deeply troubling that some prominent elected representatives and other grifters feel it is politically expedient to suggest jettisoning these enduring principles?

Preserving International Law honours the memory of all those who suffered in conflicts past and ensures that future generations are better protected.

🌈 VENDOR CALL OUT – WOTTON PRIDE 2026 🌈

Be part of something colourful, inclusive and community-driven at Wotton Pride 2026!**

📅 Saturday 13th June 2026

💷 Pitch Fee: £25

📍 Wotton-under-Edge (Gloucestershire, UK)

We’re inviting local makers, creators, food vendors, community groups and businesses to join us for a vibrant day of celebration, equality and pride.

Wotton Pride is a welcoming, family-friendly event that brings together our town and surrounding communities to celebrate love, diversity and inclusion. With live entertainment, performances, community stalls and a fantastic atmosphere, it’s a brilliant opportunity to:

✨ Showcase your products or services

✨ Connect with a supportive and diverse audience

✨ Support an important community celebration

✨ Be part of a joyful, high-energy event

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

📩 To apply or request a booking form, email: [email protected]

Let’s make 2026 bigger, brighter and prouder than ever

#wotton #stroud #gloucestershire #pride

The Panel didn’t just wave the budget through. We attached recommendations and wanted regular work-stream updates relating to ICT, Estates and New Operating model. The panel also wanted info on preventative work to tackle inequity surrounding stop and search, use of force with genuine community engagement to improve trust in policing.

https://listed.to/@eco_g/70218/police-crime-panel-2nd-february-2026

#ukpol #police #gloucestershire #StroudDistrictCouncil