Saskia Heijltjes

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#KidicalMass Bath // Active travel campaigner // Cargo bike fan // content editor at Cycle Sprog - home of family cycling // Green Party Councillor for Lambridge in Bath and North East Somerset // former Bicycle Mayor of Bath (UK) // #100WomenInCycling

Promoted by Michael Coffey on behalf of Saskia Heijltjes (Bath and NE Somerset Green Party), both at Ravenscroft, Sydney Road, Bath.

Kidical Mass Bathhttps://www.facebook.com/KidicalMassBath
Walk Ride Bathhttps://walkridebath.org.uk/
Bicycle Mayor of Bathhttps://bycs.org/saskia-heijltjes/
I champion every aspect of defending and improving our environment because everything we do now will have serious consequences for young people, for the rest of their lives.
#ClimateEmergency

I am keeping a close eye on the BANES Lib Dem plans to create safer and cleaner transport options.

As Bicycle Mayor of Bath I may be known for my passion for safe #cycling infrastructure, but I am also an active campaigner for better #walking provision, including pavements, and better bus services through WESTACT and the Reclaim our Buses campaign

I don't consider myself a "young" person, but apparently I am two decades younger than the average councillor in England (data predates this election). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65238546

People in different stages of life bring different perspectives!

I will work hard for a fairer, greener Lambridge, and wider Bath and North East Somerset while also trying my best to represent a younger group of residents, including (working) parents, young people and children.

Local elections 2023: Young councillors 'need seat at table'

From low pay to juggling meetings - what's it like to be a young councillor in England?

BBC News

I am very pleased to be part of the #GreenParty group @bathnesgreens on Bath and North East Somerset council and to represent Lambridge, my local community, together with Joanna Wright.

Thank you to everyone who helped with our campaign and to everyone who went out to vote (52.99% turnout; 🔝 in BANES!)

A very special thank you to my amazing children, who are the most important reason I stood as a candidate. They have cheered me on and have helped me deliver (lots of) leaflets!

Help us stop LIDL’s plans to build a second #Bath supermarket on the unspoilt green meadow next to the Lambridge Training Ground.

The meadow is a haven for wildlife, including many protected species such as European beavers, otters, badgers, bats, and kingfishers.

Join us on Saturday 29th April at 11 am in #Larkhall Square come and show your support for wildlife and clean air. We will be taking a “Trolley Load of Reasons” to the site to say why we must Protect this Wildlife Haven.

Amazing #train world in #Brussels 👌
Peekaboo

Ai ai ai, so much going on here 😱

First of all, don't park on the beach.

Driving (dangerously) is a safety hazard.

If only their "Safe Space Technology" would help prevent road deaths 🙏

(also, do people really need to be reminded of any kids and pets in the car?!)

Ed Clancy has just been announced as Active Travel Commissioner for South Yorkshire. Congrats to Ed! But...

I can't shake the thought that we need more #women in #activetravel roles.

We now have *only* male national and regional active travel commissioners (+ CEO of Active Travel England
) in England

Women cycle less and walk more - a myriad of factors are at play. 1/2
#ukcycling #BikeTooter

Lunchtime demo with @bathnesgreens today to show our support for workers on strike and to #DefendTheRightToStrike