Heather Mack
Green councillor for Lockleaze and deputy leader of Bristol City Council, the first Green led core city. Striving to be the change I wish to see in world.
Promoted by Ed Fraser, on behalf of Bristol Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street BS1
- I'm endorsing the fabulous Rachel for deputy leader of the party. I've been inspired by Rachel from a distance, she's proven herself leading a council and performed brilliantly on TV.
- Two party politics is crumbling. There's no time to waste. So I'm standing for Deputy Leader of The Green Party. I'll empower new leaders from all backgrounds & ensure we cut through in media like never before. Hope Can Win. Find out more & get involved rach4deputy.com. #rach4deputy
- Reposted by Heather MackThank you for your support @heathermackbristol.bsky.social . 💚 #Rach4Deputy
- Collision with a cyclist on Redcliffe roundabout this morning. I cycled past. I don't know what happened here, but I've already had three incidents this year of drivers pulling out on me on this round about during my morning commute. Something has got to change! www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
- On the 23rd, myself and the Vench (Lockleaze adventure playground) and lovely local + Vistry volunteers served Christmas dinner for 75! Special thanks to my mother for all her help, and Vistry for donating the food.
- It's brilliant news that more transport powers will be devolved. Local politicians know best what's needed & how to integrate the options locally. Now we need a mayor who will show leadership on this, which is something we've not seen from Labour.
- Congratulations @carlybag.bsky.social for the well deserved recognition of your work on night safety! www.bristolnights.co.uk/news/bristol...
- I love this! And considering our current obesity and inactivity epidemic the energy being consumed whilst cycling is a good thing for most of us!
- News of attacks on cyclists in East Bristol is really unpleasant. But I hope it doesn't put people off! There are so many benefits of active travel, but we need to feel safe and comfortable doing it. I've cycled Netham Park/Feeder route at night for years, but...
- With the new liveable neighbourhood making other routes safer and more pleasant I'm going to change my route to go via Victoria Avenue, where it's more overlooked and therefore feels safer. www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
- Last night I attended a Retrofit West event. Fascinating to learn from all of the experience in the room what we need to do to supercharge retrofit: ✔️Easy to find, clear information on trusted providers ✔️Advice for the average householder on where to start ✔️Finance available for owner occupiers
- Myself and @cllremmaedwards.bsky.social went to a brilliant West of England Transport Association meeting with tram expert Dr Walmsely. I'm excited about the prospect of bringing trams to Bristol and Bath, we need to create the system and the right environment for the demand to follow!
- Whilst access to trans healthcare in the UK is in crisis this is also yet another tragic impact of the Trump election. Trans rights are human rights. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
- Bristol Ensemble's Precludes Music is a fab project, delivering musical opportunities to 4000 children a year. Thrilled to see them in St George's this evening.
- Despite the weather there's a good turn out for the vigil for the elimination of violence against women and girls. A sobering fact everyone should know is that a women is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK.
- Thrilled to be invited to a fabulous @reclaimourbuses.bsky.social event today. We have a lot of work to do to provide accessible and sustainable transport across the region. Only the Green party is truly dedicated to delivering this.
- Bristol Nature Network tells us how important it is to make our public transport accessible to all. Not just 9-5 commuters, we need 2 spaces for wheelchairs on buses.
- Chris from the Transport Action Network says we can't deliver traffic reduction by being nice to everyone. Can't let drivers have universal access and improve buses.
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View full threadHe says we need vision, courage and determination to deliver this. I agree!
- Clarkson is a questionable spokesperson on this, he bought a farm specifically to avoid inheritance tax! I support a tax on wealth and we need to work out how to make this fair whilst supporting our farmers to produce the good food we need in an environmentally and financially sustainable way.
- I know lots of people are put off cycling in bad weather because they need to look smart. I cycled for nearly an hour in the snow this morning and will attend a formal council meeting this afternoon.
- Tonight I've hosted a game of 'political werewolf' for the North Somerset Greens. Imagine Traitors with a political twist, including cabinet members under the influence of the oil industry, Larry the Cat as the detective and a 'spin' doctor. Perfect for all the fellow political geeks!
- Best content on BlueSky so far. Thank you @tristancorkpost.bsky.social !!
- I am thrilled to announce I will be the @thegreenparty.bsky.social candidate for Mayor of the West of England combined authority. As Deputy Leader of Bristol City Council I bring experience and a commitment to collaboration to the role.
- Reposted by Heather MackEmma Edwards: "Unlike Westminster, where one party has all the power and responsibility, we have a committee system, where there is a chance for all parties to contribute."
- Reposted by Heather MackCllr Emma Edwards (@cllremmaedwards.bsky.social), Green group leader, also responds. "The Green Party would have been bolder: taxing the super-wealthy, raising funds to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap, keeping the winter fuel allowance and putting more money into local authorities."
- Reposted by Heather MackCllr Dyer: "Sometimes we will lead. Sometimes we will follow. We will stay true to our commitment to work collaboratively."
- Reposted by Heather MackCouncillor Heather Mack (@heathermackbristol.bsky.social), Deputy Leader of Bristol City Council speaking on Revision of Procurement and Contract Management Rules. "I am keen to work with everyone we procure services from to ensure their commitment to deliver social value actually delivers."
