Wendy Hawksley
@wendyhawksley.bsky.social
A proud It's Our City! supporter
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#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
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A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
SRA urged to take action as we reveal solicitor has ‘purposely frustrated’ investigation
Solicitor Andrew Jonathan Milne delayed an official investigation into his alleged professional misconduct by overwhelming the regulator with complaints and threatening them with two injunctions se…
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November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Sheffield Old Town Hall goes to auction today. Built in 1808, but extensions and clock tower came later. It's changed hands several times, but remains undeveloped and in a rapidly deteriorating condition. Hopefully, this time it finds an owner with its interests at heart (and deep pockets)
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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A Christmas card for Grimm & Co. All proceeds go towards this magical place getting children excited about reading and stories. Cards can be ordered from their online shop.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:38 AM
A Christmas card for Grimm & Co. All proceeds go towards this magical place getting children excited about reading and stories. Cards can be ordered from their online shop.
shop.grimmandco.co.uk/products/lyd...
shop.grimmandco.co.uk/products/lyd...
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Horrified, Becky read Milne’s words. “I accordingly am entitled to vacant possession of the property”, he asserted. “I am writing to give you 7 days notice that I will have a locksmith and agent attend to recover possession for me and change the locks”.
Latest update in our Andrew Milne story 👇
Latest update in our Andrew Milne story 👇
After Becky’s mum died, it was time to sell her childhood home. Then Andrew Milne got in touch
Plus: As the search for answers continues, The Tribune takes to the road
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Horrified, Becky read Milne’s words. “I accordingly am entitled to vacant possession of the property”, he asserted. “I am writing to give you 7 days notice that I will have a locksmith and agent attend to recover possession for me and change the locks”.
Latest update in our Andrew Milne story 👇
Latest update in our Andrew Milne story 👇
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What can Sheffield leaseholders do in response to the “very aggressive” letters? And the legal industry reacts to our story. Our latest piece, by @djstimms.bsky.social and @molliesimpson.bsky.social www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/pressure-gro...
Pressure grows on Andrew Milne
Plus: what can leaseholders do in response to the "very aggressive" letters?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What can Sheffield leaseholders do in response to the “very aggressive” letters? And the legal industry reacts to our story. Our latest piece, by @djstimms.bsky.social and @molliesimpson.bsky.social www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/pressure-gro...
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“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
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Please read 😊http://www.birleyspapreservationtrust.co.uk/campaign-blog/were-famous-at-last
We're Famous, At Last!
On Birley Spa being listed in the Top Ten Most Endangered Victorian Buildings in England and Wales, Griff Rhys Jones OBE, Victorian Society President said : ‘It doesn’t take much imagination to...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Please read 😊http://www.birleyspapreservationtrust.co.uk/campaign-blog/were-famous-at-last
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Another year of public inquiry financials and still total cost less than Post Office send on inquiry legal support. no worries taxpayers got that www.computerweekly.com/news/3666335...
Post Office paid one law firm more for inquiry representation than cost of actual inquiry | Computer Weekly
Public inquiry into one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history cost less to run than the Post Office paid one law firm for representation at it.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Another year of public inquiry financials and still total cost less than Post Office send on inquiry legal support. no worries taxpayers got that www.computerweekly.com/news/3666335...
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Main entrance to Concord Park, Shiregreen Lane showing the gates and the soon to be demolished Spring Cottages on Jacobs Lane.
The soon to be park wasn't a blank canvas, as well as these cottages, there was also Hawk's Farm #Sheffield
The soon to be park wasn't a blank canvas, as well as these cottages, there was also Hawk's Farm #Sheffield
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Main entrance to Concord Park, Shiregreen Lane showing the gates and the soon to be demolished Spring Cottages on Jacobs Lane.
The soon to be park wasn't a blank canvas, as well as these cottages, there was also Hawk's Farm #Sheffield
The soon to be park wasn't a blank canvas, as well as these cottages, there was also Hawk's Farm #Sheffield
The South Yorkshire Group of the Society is seeking new volunteer committee members, as well as someone to lead on their Social Media to support their campaigns/promote our walks & talks. Read more: bit.ly/4gQxIUG
Image: Old Town Hall, Sheffield
📷: Dave Pickersgill CC 2.0
Image: Old Town Hall, Sheffield
📷: Dave Pickersgill CC 2.0
October 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Pushing power out of Westminster into hands of communities? U r joking. In Sheffield we took power as (diverse) communities 2 change our council. Now Clause 57 of the Bill will trash the referendum we won & top down impose the very governance system we rejected. Stop 57. www.itsoursheffield.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Pushing power out of Westminster into hands of communities? U r joking. In Sheffield we took power as (diverse) communities 2 change our council. Now Clause 57 of the Bill will trash the referendum we won & top down impose the very governance system we rejected. Stop 57. www.itsoursheffield.org.uk
#SheffieldIsSuper #Sheffield A chance for a guided tour of the Abbeydale Picture House on 21 September - part of Heritage Open Days.
Chance to tour the interiors of some amazing & at risk UK theatre buildings thanks to the Theatres Trust 🎭 www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
Explore performance spaces near you
This September theatres around the country are opening their doors to the public with a range of events celebrating their architecture and history with Heritage Open Days, Scotland’s Doors Open Days a...
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September 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#SheffieldIsSuper #Sheffield A chance for a guided tour of the Abbeydale Picture House on 21 September - part of Heritage Open Days.
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Oh I think 'civic settlement' is probably an accurate phrase & others in #sheffield wld agree I think - given that our change to a cttee system involved the most significant citizen & community mobilisation for local governance change ever seen in England. Itsoursheffield.co.uk
I will not....
I will not....
September 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Oh I think 'civic settlement' is probably an accurate phrase & others in #sheffield wld agree I think - given that our change to a cttee system involved the most significant citizen & community mobilisation for local governance change ever seen in England. Itsoursheffield.co.uk
I will not....
I will not....
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper In 2021 we had the courage to vote in a Referendum to change the way the Council is run & ensure ALL 84 Councillors have a meaningful say. Now the Government intends to overturn our vote-forcing us back to the old system we rejected ! Fight this by writing to your MP!
September 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper In 2021 we had the courage to vote in a Referendum to change the way the Council is run & ensure ALL 84 Councillors have a meaningful say. Now the Government intends to overturn our vote-forcing us back to the old system we rejected ! Fight this by writing to your MP!
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #sheffielddeservesbetter #sheffielders #sheffieldrocks #lovingsheffield #sheffielddemocracy #yorkshireis #Democracy4Sheffield #socialsheffield #outdoorcity #theoutdoorcity #shoutaboutsheff
@jimmcmahon.co.uk there is nothing that's not "fit, decent and legal" about Sheffield's committee system - in fact it's the only thing that is. A referendum won by the people of Sheffield & resoundingly for change. Now you want to break legal promises and take power away from local people.
September 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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If you want to help protect our hard won democracy then here's the link you need. It only takes 2 mins to write to your MP.
#Sheffield #ItsOurCity
www.itsoursheffield.co.uk
#Sheffield #ItsOurCity
www.itsoursheffield.co.uk
Home - It's Our City Sheffield
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September 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
If you want to help protect our hard won democracy then here's the link you need. It only takes 2 mins to write to your MP.
#Sheffield #ItsOurCity
www.itsoursheffield.co.uk
#Sheffield #ItsOurCity
www.itsoursheffield.co.uk
#BrightsideandHillsborough This is the way things were before 2021 Referendum when we voted to give ALL 84 Councillors a meaningful say in the way the City is run rather than just a leader/a few others. Government now intend to overturn this & force us back to a system which was a disaster for us.
September 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#BrightsideandHillsborough This is the way things were before 2021 Referendum when we voted to give ALL 84 Councillors a meaningful say in the way the City is run rather than just a leader/a few others. Government now intend to overturn this & force us back to a system which was a disaster for us.
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #sheffielddeservesbetter #sheffielders #sheffieldrocks #lovingsheffield #sheffielddemocracy #yorkshireis #Democracy4Sheffield #socialsheffield #outdoorcity #theoutdoorcity #shoutaboutsheff
The Government intends to overturn Sheffield's 2021 Referendum vote in which we decided we wanted ALL 84 Councillors to have a meaningful say in the way the City is run rather than just a leader & a handful of others.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
September 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Government intends to overturn Sheffield's 2021 Referendum vote in which we decided we wanted ALL 84 Councillors to have a meaningful say in the way the City is run rather than just a leader & a handful of others.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
September 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Government intends to overturn Sheffield's 2021 Referendum vote in which we decided we wanted ALL 84 Councillors to have a meaningful say in the way the City is run rather than just a leader & a handful of others.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
Sheffield voters-we need you to write to your MP’s about this.
August 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper Democracy here is about to be crushed by the Government. They intend to overturn our Referendum vote & force us back to the old system where the vast majority of Councillors don't get a meaningful say in how the City is run. See itsoursheffield.co.uk to find out more.
August 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper Democracy here is about to be crushed by the Government. They intend to overturn our Referendum vote & force us back to the old system where the vast majority of Councillors don't get a meaningful say in how the City is run. See itsoursheffield.co.uk to find out more.
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper democracy here is about to be trashed by the Government. The 2021 Referendum vote on the way the City is run is to be ripped up & we will be forced to go back to the old system we rejected. We need to try & stop this - see itsoursheffield.co.uk to find out how.
August 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper democracy here is about to be trashed by the Government. The 2021 Referendum vote on the way the City is run is to be ripped up & we will be forced to go back to the old system we rejected. We need to try & stop this - see itsoursheffield.co.uk to find out how.
#Sheffield #sheffieldissuper decided in 2021 the way they wanted to be governed & now the Government seem determined to ignore this. Every Councillor & MP should proactively defend the decision residents made. It's Our City! are coming back and getting organised to do exactly that - see below...
A ludicrous govt announcement, a passive council having chats with the Minister….
Who’s defending the democratic rights of the people of Sheffield?
Time to organise👇
facebook.com/events/s/org...?
Who’s defending the democratic rights of the people of Sheffield?
Time to organise👇
facebook.com/events/s/org...?
July 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#Sheffield #sheffieldissuper decided in 2021 the way they wanted to be governed & now the Government seem determined to ignore this. Every Councillor & MP should proactively defend the decision residents made. It's Our City! are coming back and getting organised to do exactly that - see below...