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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 22d

I visited the site to hear about their plans in February 2024 and look forward to sharing information about their progress when the new studios are built.

www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2548710...

Government 'backs builders not blockers' - overturns studios plan refusal

Sky has won approval for a major northward expansion of its Elstree studios in Borehamwood at appeal despite green belt fears.

www.watfordobserver.co.uk

Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 22d

The world's most sustainable Film and TV studio has been given approval to build 10 new stages in Hertsmere

Sky Studios Elstree expansion will continue to bring good quality jobs for Oakmere residents, boost our local economic growth and add to the UK's rich cultural heritage.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Apr 5

Fantastic news for nearby Barnet, a reduction in NOx by 35%. You can check your London Borough below.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Apr 5

How much has ULEZ impacted air quality in your borough?

Use our air quality checker to find out ⬇️

londongov.typeform.com/to/Y331m6Bt

Graphic of blue sky with text "London / Check your air quality / See how much harmful NOx emissions have changed where you live compared to a scenario without the ULEZ / Check Your Borough"

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Apr 2

London is home to a thriving games industry.

It’s one of the four creative industries—including fashion, design and film—that we’re investing £10m in to create jobs and help to generate more than £2.5bn for the capital’s economy as part of the London Growth Plan.

£10.7 million for creative industries including gaming

A £10.7 million investment package for London’s creative industries was launched this week, which includes money for London's fast growing

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · Mar 22

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Mar 22

Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says

Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce Drug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce. Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year – the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021. Continue reading...

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Feb 27

Whilst we would love TFL to help us fund this route, it was originally a part of the 84 bus route funded by Hertfordshire County Council.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Feb 26

Fantastic news for Camden Town and people travelling there from Potters Bar, via the Hertsmere 84B and Northern Line.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Feb 26

Great news for Camden—removing traffic will improve air quality, make streets safer, and support local businesses.

Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.

Camden Council agrees trial pedestrianisation for a safer, healthier Camden High Street

Camden Council has agreed to trial the removal of motor traffic from part of Camden High Street. This new pedestrianised space will be accompanied by changes to key nearby streets, creating safer and ...

news.camden.gov.uk

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Barnet Post @barnetpost.bsky.social · Feb 23

Housing benefit insufficient for nearly half of Barnet families with children

Around 45% of the 10,208 households in Barnet receiving some form of housing benefit with at least one child would not have their full rent covered reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Housing benefit insufficient for nearly half of Barnet families with children

Around 45% of the 10,208 households in Barnet receiving some form of housing benefit with at least one child would not have their full rent covered reports Adam Care, Data Reporter

barnetpost.co.uk

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Cllr Scott Brerton 🌹 @scottbrerton.bsky.social · Feb 23

Labour is delivering 🌹

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Feb 20

I welcome the government’s announcement of multi-million pound funding to arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage institutions.

We will continue to work with the government, councils and our arts and cultural organisations to make sure culture in London continues to thrive.

Labour announces £100m in new funding for arts, culture and heritage - Arts Professional

The government has unveiled a £270 m funding package for the arts, culture, libraries and heritage sector, including over £100m of new funding and a 5% increase to the budgets of all national museums ...

www.artsprofessional.co.uk

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough.

Full story👇

www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/02/18/h...

Hertsmere Labour Leads the Charge on a Bold and Ambitious Local Plan - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough. Following the Government’s changes to national planning policy, we are taking decisive actio...

www.hertslabour.org.uk

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Feb 17

There you have it. Outright denial of climate science by Reform UK.

Via Politico: "Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has told Sky that the scientific view that human activity is the main cause of climate change is “absolute garbage.”"

This should be treated like denying gravity exists...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Feb 14

Labour is building the homes that our families in Hersmere need - putting the dream of home ownership back in reach. That’s the difference you get with Labour in power.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 27

“But fly-tipping remains a blight on our neighbourhoods. This initiative is about thinking creatively and working with residents to address the issue.”

- Cllr Linda Smith

Full story 👇🏻

www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/27/h...

Hertsmere Borough Council Backs New Community Skips Initiative to Tackle Fly-Tipping - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Borough Council has unanimously backed an innovative Community Skips Initiative to tackle the persistent problem of fly-tipping across the borough. The motion, proposed by Labour’s Cllr Lind...

www.hertslabour.org.uk

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 24

Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth

“Hertsmere has cleared the way to becoming the home of a data centre integral to Britain’s future in cutting-edge technology."

- Jeremy_Newmark
Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council

Full story👇🏻

tinyurl.com/33amrnmr

Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth - Hertsmere Labour Party

South Mimms, Hertsmere — A major milestone for Hertsmere Borough Council was achieved last night (23 January 2025) as the Planning Committee granted outline planning permission for DC01UK, Europe’s la...

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Hertsmere Borough Council @hertsmerebc.bsky.social · Jan 23

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, gives a short round-up of last night's Full Council meeting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Y6...

The Leader of the Council looks back on our Full Council meeting on Wednesday 22 January.

YouTube video by Hertsmere Borough Council

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 23

Said Cllr Aaditya Kaza,

“It was sad that the Conservatives chose not to back it. Labour & Liberal Democrat Councillors passed the motion."

Full story👇

www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/23/h...

Hertsmere Borough Council passes motion that backs government to get NHS back on its feet - Hertsmere Labour Party

Labour Councillors, Aaditya Kaza and Renos Georgiou tabled a motion to encourage all parties at Hertsmere Borough Council to pledge to work with the NHS to bring down NHS Waiting Lists. The call comes...

www.hertslabour.org.uk

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Jan 21

Fantastic news that Andrew Lewin MP has secured contactless payment at Welwyn North station, which is just 15 minutes away by train from Potters Bar station.

I look forward to the continued improvements to our transport services.

www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2487173...

Welwyn North station to go contactless in 2025

Railway users will be able to use contactless at Welwyn North in 2025, it has been confirmed.

www.whtimes.co.uk

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · Jan 21

Cllr Jeremy Newmark said,

“Under the Conservatives rough sleeping reached record highs – that represents a tragedy for the individuals involved, a disgrace for a wealthy country like ours and a failure that puts lives at risks and drains tax payers’ resources.”

Full Story 👇

tinyurl.com/yn4rcz73

Labour government provides more funding for Hertsmere to tackle rough sleeping - Hertsmere Labour Party

New funding, announced today by the Labour Government, will provide a huge boost in tackling rough sleeping in Hertsmere. The additional funding comes as Ministers treble emergency support this winter...

www.hertslabour.org.uk

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Jan 21

Lets hope it also leads to feta, mutton and wool prices lowering as a by-product of the electricity generating industry.

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Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP @jeevunsandher.bsky.social · Jan 21

Good labour market stats release this morning. Real wages are rising at a healthy 2.4%

That's a New Labour rate of wage growth. We've all missed it.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Jan 21

Post a picture of you and your favourite pokemon 🥰

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Hertsmere Borough Council @hertsmerebc.bsky.social · Jan 16

You can nominate someone for a Mayor of Hertsmere Civic Award until 31 January!

Do you know someone who selflessly gives their time to make a positive and valuable contribution in our borough?

For more information, including the nomination form, go to: ow.ly/mfne50UyJg9

Civic Awards 2024/25 nominations now open

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · Jan 19

Good to see better home insulation and heat pumps are causing gas usage to fall.