John Castle
@johncastle.bsky.social
Software Engineer, Lib Dem, St Mary's Island, Traveller 🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺🏴🇺🇳
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We believe our proposals evidence‑based concerns, and positive recommendations deserve serious consideration by both Medway Council and the Planning Inspectorate as the plan moves forward to Examination in Public.
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Local Plan Regulation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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December 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We believe our proposals evidence‑based concerns, and positive recommendations deserve serious consideration by both Medway Council and the Planning Inspectorate as the plan moves forward to Examination in Public.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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We welcome the development of Deangate Community Parkland. Medway Liberal Democrats first proposed this greenspace in our response to the first round of HIF in April 2021, and have continued to advocate for its development at every local plan consultation 🌳
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
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£1million community park plans take the next step forward | Medway Council
£1million community park plans take the next step forward - Plans to create the new Deangate Community Parkland in Hoo are continuing to move forward.
www.medway.gov.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We welcome the development of Deangate Community Parkland. Medway Liberal Democrats first proposed this greenspace in our response to the first round of HIF in April 2021, and have continued to advocate for its development at every local plan consultation 🌳
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
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Waste and recycling during the 2025 to 2026 festive period
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www.medway.gov.uk/info/200132/...
December 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Waste and recycling during the 2025 to 2026 festive period
www.medway.gov.uk/info/200132/...
www.medway.gov.uk/info/200132/...
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Disappointed to see there was a 400% increase in the use of Glyphosate last year in my hometown ☹️
Troubling increase in Glyphosate use uncovered in Medway
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Troubling increase in Glyphosate use uncovered in Medway
We're seeking further answers on the sharp increase of herbicide use in Medway
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Disappointed to see there was a 400% increase in the use of Glyphosate last year in my hometown ☹️
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Troubling increase in Glyphosate use uncovered in Medway
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Troubling increase in Glyphosate use uncovered in Medway
We're seeking further answers on the sharp increase of herbicide use in Medway
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Troubling increase in Glyphosate use uncovered in Medway
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Following a recent FOI, we've formally written to the Council’s portfolio holder to seek clarity. We're pressing for answers and a clear strategy to bring an end to dependence on glyphosate.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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Thank you @johncastle.bsky.social
& your team for cleaning up River #Medway! 🧡
#Libdems taking action for better communities
& your team for cleaning up River #Medway! 🧡
#Libdems taking action for better communities
September 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thank you @johncastle.bsky.social
& your team for cleaning up River #Medway! 🧡
#Libdems taking action for better communities
& your team for cleaning up River #Medway! 🧡
#Libdems taking action for better communities
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@eddavey.libdems.org.uk on the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.
September 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk on the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.
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Great day to deliver #LibDemFocus on St Mary's Island. River pollution is a big topic on the island with lots of businesses and residents affected.
August 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Great day to deliver #LibDemFocus on St Mary's Island. River pollution is a big topic on the island with lots of businesses and residents affected.
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Sewage in our waterways is a disgusting sign of a broken system.
Today’s report backs what we’ve always said: we need to scrap and replace Ofwat and finally hold these water companies to account.
Today’s report backs what we’ve always said: we need to scrap and replace Ofwat and finally hold these water companies to account.
July 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sewage in our waterways is a disgusting sign of a broken system.
Today’s report backs what we’ve always said: we need to scrap and replace Ofwat and finally hold these water companies to account.
Today’s report backs what we’ve always said: we need to scrap and replace Ofwat and finally hold these water companies to account.
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What a stink that subsequent governments have failed to regulate Water Companies!
No way Southern Water should be allowed to double CEO pay!
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth!
No way Southern Water should be allowed to double CEO pay!
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth!
July 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
What a stink that subsequent governments have failed to regulate Water Companies!
No way Southern Water should be allowed to double CEO pay!
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth!
No way Southern Water should be allowed to double CEO pay!
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth!
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Southern Water should not be allowed to double CEO pay. Appalling that previous governments have failed to regulate Water Companies properly.
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth
July 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Southern Water should not be allowed to double CEO pay. Appalling that previous governments have failed to regulate Water Companies properly.
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth
It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth
💥 I’ve just signed the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - Will YOU sign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...
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February 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
💥 I’ve just signed the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - Will YOU sign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...
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While talking to residents, Onyx is hearing that residents have missed having Liberal Democrats as their ward councillor. Gillingham South has been represented only by Liberal Democrats and Labour since 1996. The only way to beat Labour here is to vote for Onyx on February 6th.
January 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
While talking to residents, Onyx is hearing that residents have missed having Liberal Democrats as their ward councillor. Gillingham South has been represented only by Liberal Democrats and Labour since 1996. The only way to beat Labour here is to vote for Onyx on February 6th.
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Onyx is campaigning for improvements to Gillingham High Street, which has been sorely neglected under both Tory and Labour administrations in Medway.
January 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Onyx is campaigning for improvements to Gillingham High Street, which has been sorely neglected under both Tory and Labour administrations in Medway.
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@OnyxRist is standing as the Medway Liberal Democrat candidate for Gillingham South.
Onyx grew up and has lived in Gillingham. He continues to visit frequently and has connections in the area. He wants to bring pride and wealth back to the town.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/in-your-comm...
Onyx grew up and has lived in Gillingham. He continues to visit frequently and has connections in the area. He wants to bring pride and wealth back to the town.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/in-your-comm...
Gillingham South - Medway Liberal Democrats
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January 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@OnyxRist is standing as the Medway Liberal Democrat candidate for Gillingham South.
Onyx grew up and has lived in Gillingham. He continues to visit frequently and has connections in the area. He wants to bring pride and wealth back to the town.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/in-your-comm...
Onyx grew up and has lived in Gillingham. He continues to visit frequently and has connections in the area. He wants to bring pride and wealth back to the town.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/in-your-comm...
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@onyxristlibdem.bsky.social and Medway Lib Dem team talking to residents in Gillingham South. Vote #libdems on Feb 6th
January 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
@onyxristlibdem.bsky.social and Medway Lib Dem team talking to residents in Gillingham South. Vote #libdems on Feb 6th
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Cloudy crescent #Moon and #Venus from their close approach on 3 January. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
January 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Cloudy crescent #Moon and #Venus from their close approach on 3 January. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
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Ring Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.🔭
Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (University College London), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)
Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (University College London), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)
January 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Ring Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.🔭
Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (University College London), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)
Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (University College London), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)
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Disappointing to see local grounds maintenance firm thinks it’s ok to spray weed killer around the base of trees 😕
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January 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Disappointing to see local grounds maintenance firm thinks it’s ok to spray weed killer around the base of trees 😕
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- The sound of you breathing
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December 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Things I hate:
- Tapioca
- Socialism
- Populism
- Brexit
- Conspiracy Theories
- Anti science rhetoric
- Middle lane drivers
- Buggy code
- Astrology
- Snow
- Creationism
- Tapioca
- Socialism
- Populism
- Brexit
- Conspiracy Theories
- Anti science rhetoric
- Middle lane drivers
- Buggy code
- Astrology
- Snow
- Creationism
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Good days campaigning in Bicester East today, lots discussed on the doorstep, things that came up -
- more bike parking wanted
- 20 MPH zones favourable
- zebra crossing connecting Glory Farm with the Launton Road retail park needed
- more bike parking wanted
- 20 MPH zones favourable
- zebra crossing connecting Glory Farm with the Launton Road retail park needed
December 14, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Good days campaigning in Bicester East today, lots discussed on the doorstep, things that came up -
- more bike parking wanted
- 20 MPH zones favourable
- zebra crossing connecting Glory Farm with the Launton Road retail park needed
- more bike parking wanted
- 20 MPH zones favourable
- zebra crossing connecting Glory Farm with the Launton Road retail park needed
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This is really poor from the BBC.
December 14, 2024 at 12:48 PM
This is really poor from the BBC.