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Martin Knowles @squirrel36.bsky.social · 1d

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

When will Birmingham's new railway stations open?

The Kings Heath, Pineapple Road and Moseley Village stations are expected to open early next year.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Moseley Mobility Lane Users 🚴🛴🧑‍🦼🛹🛼 @moseleycycleway.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday, 158 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 80 headed into the city, 78 headed towards Moseley.

A graph showing the hourly counts. The usual trend is a peak in early morning and then a second peak in the afternoon.

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 1d

This overflowing bin outside Masjid Hamza,Church Road,now cleared after #Moseley #LibDems #Candidate #PhilipMills reported it,with the help of Moseley 🔸Clllr Izzy Knowles. Philip was joined at the mosque by #Birmingham Cllrs Shabina Malik-Bano, Baber Baz,Roger Harmer,Zaker Choudhry &Deborah Harries

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Tom Sasse @tomsasse.bsky.social · 1d

A new disruptive transport technology is rapidly changing cities across the rich world. It is not the self-driving electric car, but the humble bicycle, writes @dlknowles.bsky.social www.economist.com/internationa...

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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esmeraldastrongarm.bsky.social @esmeraldastrongarm.bsky.social · 1d

People need to remember that BEFORE this court case completed and people were able to talk about this Russian influence specifically, Ed Davey was pointing out aspects of Farage’s ties to Russia, eg www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas... so Zack is being unfair here.

Davey speech warns of Farage’s plan to tie Britain to Putin’s Russia

Speaking at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has given a speech setting out his plan to halve energy bills by 2035 saying that it would be an “energy po...

www.libdems.org.uk

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 1d

BBC News explain that because of Brexit, Brits will be photographed and have their fingerprints taken when going into the EU, as the UK now is a third country

BBC News forget to explain that the UK helped create these rules when we were part of the EU because we wanted stronger border control

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to support this powerful campaign begun by residents in Moseley. It has resonated with people across the country
who are sick and tired of seeing nothing but divisive rhetoric in our news every day.
#noplaceforhate #Brumunited.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Brummies united against racism’: poster campaign takes on the far right

A message of neighbourly solidarity is thriving in Birmingham against a backdrop of racist intimidation

www.theguardian.com

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 4d

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

www.economist.com/internationa...

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday we said goodbye to @kerryjenkins.bsky.social - a fierce heart for clean air, safe streets, youth services & social justice. Grateful for her support & backing my campaigns. She inspired us to keep fighting for a fair united Brum. Thinking of her loved ones as we carry her spirit forward ❤️

The front of a Memorial Order of Service with photo of Kerry Jenkins; Russian Doll and hare illustrations and words ‘in loving memory of Kerry Jenkins 25/12/1962 - 31/07/2025

A group of 5 people standing on a pavement, including me and Kerry, with a West Midlands Cycle Hire branded hire bike in the foreground.
(Kerry advocated successfully to bring the cycle/scooter hire scheme to Moseley)

A group of 7 people including Kerry and me (wearing a Mums for Lungs t shirt) are standing in a row outside a park holding a 20mph sign and leaflets.

(This was in May 2023 outside Highbury Park/Queensbridge School at the start of the Better Streets for Birmingham’s campaign for safe streets. Cllr Izzy Knowles and Mat MacDonald (now WMCA) Road Safety Commissioner are also pictured.)

6 people are gathered together at a junction (Moseley Village) with red clip boards and flyers.
(Canvassing + food bank collection initiative by Kerry)

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 3d

Following requests from residents on Alcester Road, myself & Philip Mills are calling for a re-introduction of speed cameras on Alcester Road outside Park Hill and King David schools.
www.birminghamlibdems.org.uk/more-speed-c...

More Speed Cameras in Moseley - Birmingham Liberal Democrats

www.birminghamlibdems.org.uk

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 5d

#Moseley #LibDems By-Election Candidate #PhilipMills - and guide-dog Mason - and #Moseley #LibDems #Councillor Izzy Knowles @izzyknowles.bsky.social
visiting Moseley Park and Pool and #MoseleyHive.

✅Moseley By-Election - Thursday 23 October

#Mills4Moseley #Mason4Moseley @libdems.org.uk

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 3d

There were Gatso cameras in both locations until approx 15 years ago, when they were switched off.
Since then speeding and racing has increased including through Moseley Village.
We are asking for Alcester Road to be included in the next round of average speed cameras to be installed in the city

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 3d

Following requests from residents on Alcester Road, myself & Philip Mills are calling for a re-introduction of speed cameras on Alcester Road outside Park Hill and King David schools.
www.birminghamlibdems.org.uk/more-speed-c...

More Speed Cameras in Moseley - Birmingham Liberal Democrats

www.birminghamlibdems.org.uk

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 3d

A month ago I wrote this story about the rise of a new kind of credit card scam in Chicago - basically it is fake charity collectors (or equally people pretending to collect money for funerals or sports clubs) who then run giant bills on your card: www.economist.com/united-state...

Chicago’s criminals are learning more lucrative tricks

A new scam is becoming common in the city

www.economist.com

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 6d

"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 5d

#Moseley #LibDems By-Election Candidate #PhilipMills with #LibDem Cllr Izzy Knowles @izzyknowles.bsky.social
addressing traffic noise & road safety issues at the poorly resurfaced,staggered junction of Wake Green Road,Billesley Lane and Belle Walk.
✅Moseley By-Election: Thur 23rd Oct
#Mills4Moseley

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 5d

56% say Brexit was a mistake.

Only 31% think it was right.

“The tide is turning.”

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 5d

@izzyknowles.bsky.social

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 5d

So chuffed to hear King’s Heath Park garden nursery is to be saved from closure. This u turn is absolutely down to significant community opposition and a petition of almost £5000 signatures.
Thank you to everyone who helped with this campaign, especially the Parks friend’s groups. #communitypower

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Moseley Mobility Lane Users 🚴🛴🧑‍🦼🛹🛼 @moseleycycleway.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday, 296 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 129 headed into the city, 167 headed towards Moseley.

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 7d

#LiberalDemocrats #Moseley By-Election Candidate #PhilipMills and guide-dog Mason, out-and-about in Moseley Village with sitting #LibDem Councillor Izzy Knowles @izzyknowles.bsky.social

✅Moseley By-Election: Thursday 23 October

Video credit: Aliysha Ahmed

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Birmingham Liberal Democrats @birminghamlibdems.bsky.social · 7d

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on
✅ Tuesday, 7th October 2025. Applications can be made online: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

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#Mills4Moseley #PhilipMills #Moseley
@izzyknowles.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk

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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 7d

I think the officers (& supervisors) need to read S132 Highways Act 1980: A person who, without consent of the highway authority, affixes any picture, letter, sign or other mark on any tree, structure or works on or in a highway is guilty of an offence.

www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/6...

Highways Act 1980

An Act to consolidate the Highways Acts 1959 to 1971 and related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.

www.legislation.gov.uk

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 8d

She was arrested for holding a sign reading:

“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”

How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.

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