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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 6h

Can’t wait to race through the streets I grew up on! Thanks to #RunSouthLondon for sharing a bit of my #running story. Training has now properly begun, with a little help from Morden parkrun! It would be great to see some familiar faces taking part or cheering us on: runsouthlondon.com #Merton

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 15h

Good to stop by and help out at the Mayor’s Silver Sunday afternoon tea for our older residents, after a morning out with our fantastic MP Siobhain McDonagh chatting to residents about local issues. Lovely to meet Dean too, who’s doing fantastic work at Tooting and Mitcham FC. #Merton

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thanks to Morden #Parkrun, my training for the Run South London #HalfMarathon has well and truly begun! Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers who make this happen for us every Saturday. #LoveParkrun

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Turns out I don’t know my Prime Ministers as well as I thought I did 😂 #Lab26 #HopeAgain

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I remember being in their shoes, so it was brilliant to join young people from the Patchwork Foundation at their first Labour Party Conference. Patchwork helped me to #GetInvolved. So I was proud to share my journey and encourage them to think: “I could do that too.” #Lab26 #HopeAgain

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I still hate needles, but the lovely staff at the #Tooting Donor Centre make it that little bit easier. The free snacks help too! If you can, please give it a go: blood.co.uk The life saved by a donor one day could be yours🩸 #BloodDonation #GiveBlood #SaveLives

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to all the young people recognised at #JackPetcheyAwards, and to our good friend Joel who’s doing incredible work with Woodcraft Folk! Thank you to the teachers, youth workers and volunteers who keep encouraging our young people and helping them believe in what they can achieve.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The best part of last week’s visit to Downing Street was seeing the young people from the Patchwork Foundation ask questions and make the most of the chance to speak with and learn from very senior civil servants. I hope they came away knowing they belong in places like that. #GetInvolved

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Through the #Mitcham Town Community Trust, which brings our local schools together, and SHINE Saturday School, Kristina’s given so many young people chances they might not otherwise have had. Thank you, Kristina. We’ll miss you, but I’m glad you’ll still be part of SHINE and the Green Arts Centre.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The year I spent in Greece supporting unaccompanied children has stayed with me, so it meant a lot to reunite with the British Red Cross. Here’s to the next 30 years and all the young people who’ll get this chance. I wrote a little about that experience here: wearerestless.org/2017/09/08/f...

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Loved being out in Camden supporting Sagal Abdi Wali and her brilliant campaign. A campaign full of hope, energy and the belief that politics really can change lives. As it did hers. Vote for Hope. #VoteLabour

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Every child growing up in #Merton deserves to have a fun childhood, whatever their family’s circumstances. As Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, one of my absolute priorities is making sure cost is never the reason a child misses out. Thank you to Devina for raising this very important issue.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy 100th anniversary to our beloved Morden Station! It was great to celebrate this milestone for a station that has been part of #Morden for generations and has reliably got me into central London for as long as I can remember. Here’s to the next 100 years at the end of the #NorthernLine!

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Loved getting out there and actually running this one to celebrate this Morden #ParkRun milestone. Nearly 300 of us took part, and a huge thank you to the brilliant volunteers who make it happen every single Saturday. Here’s to the next 100 🏃🏾 #ParkRunUK #MordenPark #LoveParkRun

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Where you start in life doesn’t have to determine where you end up. I know that from my own journey. That’s why Angela Rayner and Kwajo’s stories really resonate with me. Both took their own lived experiences and used them to fight for change for others. If we can make a difference, why not you?

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This summer I had the privilege of seeing our free Holiday Activities and Food programme in action at Sherwood School. Proud that as a Labour council we can provide opportunities like this for our families who need them most. Huge thanks to Jack Lonergan Foundation and everyone making it possible!

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Another successful Big Sports Day from London’s Borough of Sport! It was brilliant to see so many people across #Merton getting involved, getting active and having fun. Huge thanks to our #BoroughOfSport team for making it all possible and helping bring everyone together. It’s what it’s all about!

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Merton’s got Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Loved being part of it and volunteering alongside so many brilliant people. Huge thanks to Merton Plus, my Merton Labour colleagues and especially Councillor Harry Platts for making it all such a successful. Can’t wait for next year!

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Days like this are why I love #Merton. Really enjoyed volunteering at Pride today. A huge thank you to Merton Plus, my fellow Councillor colleague Harry Platts and everyone who worked so hard to make it such a brilliant and uplifting day for our community 🏳️‍🌈

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A big thanks to Sean McInnes Sports Coaching for welcoming Councillor Harry Platts and me to Bond Primary School and giving us a great insight into your summer programme. Thank you for everything you’re doing to make sure our children have a fun, safe and active summer, even in this hot weather ⚽️

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy #InternationalYouthDay 💜 Every young person in #Merton deserves the chance to have a great summer, discover what they’re good at and try something new, no matter their background or how much money their family has. Proud to see that in action through our free holiday activities.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy #InternationalYouthDay 💜 One of the things I care most about as Cabinet Member for Children is making sure every young person in #Merton has the opportunity to enjoy themselves, discover what they’re good at and try something new, no matter their background or how much money their family has.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A brilliant afternoon with our Merton Youth Service at their Summer Sports Day! Great to see so many of our young people getting involved, trying new sports, having fun and enjoying their free summer of activities 💜 #Merton

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Such a brilliant day celebrating our fathers and their children! A huge thank you to Caleb and all the amazing Stand Up Fathers volunteers who helped make the Fathers Funday happen and created such a positive day for our families and community 💜 #Mitcham

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Really pleased to see applications open again for the Boosting Middle Leaders programme. I got so much from it, not just the learning but the people I met along the way. It’s an experience I’m still drawing on today. Can’t recommend it highly enough to my fellow Councillor and Officer colleagues.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Happy National Play Day! It was great to celebrate the success of our Best Start Family Hubs today and show our local families just how much support is available for them and their children, because every child here in #Merton deserves the very best start in life.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A big thank you to Commonside Trust for everything you do for our community, and to our #Merton Council Family Hubs team for being there to help families access advice and support when they need it most. It’s always great to see our families coming together on fun days like today. #Mitcham

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A week after the devastating fire at Belgrave Walk, we brought our residents together with the London Fire Brigade and Clarion Housing to provide updates and ensure everyone knew where to get support. Recovery doesn’t end when the fire is out, and we’ll continue to stand by our affected residents.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Huge congratulations @bevcraig.bsky.social on becoming Mayor of Greater #Manchester. Wishing you all the very best. Greater Manchester is in safe hands 🌹🐝

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It meant a lot to return to City Year, having once sat where this year’s graduates were. My year of service set me on a path of public service which has taken me further than I ever imagined. I’m so proud of the difference they’ve also made, and I’m rooting for their next steps. Future’s bright.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thank you, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social. I couldn’t agree more that the future of our democracy depends on the next generation. Thank you for giving us your time and encouragement.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations and good luck, Prime Minister.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Walking through that famous black door never gets old. A big thank you to the Patchwork Foundation for bringing us together, and to Ricardo Bowman for a really thoughtful session on leadership, public service and making the most of opportunities.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The Canons Summer Fair is always one of the highlights of the summer. Great to see so many of our local families enjoying the activities, food and live music, while celebrating our community and our local climate action. #Mitcham

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Wishing Fr David a very happy retirement after 11 years of serving our community. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our Parish Church and for #Mitcham 💜

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A huge privilege to celebrate this year’s Supported Internship graduates. I was especially proud to mentor one of the interns, who spent time working in our office. It was brilliant to see his confidence grow over the course of the programme. Congratulations to this year’s graduates. #EmployMerton

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Really good to get out and campaign for my friend Louie. Wishing him and Lambeth Labour all the best as the votes are counted.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Great to spend the evening with fellow Patchworkers and hear from Dawn Butler. You can really see how passionate she is about backing young people and standing up for our communities. I have a feeling we might be hearing a lot more from Dawn before too long…

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The big screen is back at Canons House and Grounds! Thanks to Labour-run Merton Council, you can once again enjoy Wimbledon on the big screen in one of our most beautiful parks. Bring a picnic, grab a seat and enjoy the biggest sporting event of the year right here in #Merton. See you there!

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Such a fun morning at the Merton Libraries Big HIIT event helping to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with Nuffield Health! Looking forward to seeing lots of our children getting involved and enjoying a good book over the summer. #NationalYearOfReading2026

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Recently I visited Uptown Youth Club to see first hand the brilliant work they’re doing for young people in our community. It was great to meet with Joan, whose passion and commitment have helped shape the organisation over the past 20 years.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of joining our MP Siobhain McDonagh to congratulate Malmesbury Primary School on being named a Silver Winner in the Pearson National Teaching Awards’ Primary School of the Year, recognising the outstanding difference they make to our children’s lives 👏🏾

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Earlier this month I had the privilege of attending Margaret’s Dinner, raising money to continue her fight against glioblastoma. Thanks to Siobhain McDonagh and everyone involved, an incredible £1.1 million was raised for research bringing us closer to a cure. Thank you Margaret 🌹

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day. A special shout out to one local Dad in particular, Caleb, who’s spent the last few months bringing dads together through Stand Up Fathers, creating a space for men to connect, support one another and build real friendships. Thank God for Dads like Caleb 💙

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Serving bars as well as residents 😎 Had a great time at the #StartOfTheLineFestival, and in the sunshine too. Lovely to see so many local people out enjoying themselves and making the most of the day.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Not all heroes wear capes. Some are just foster carers. And as always, it was a pleasure to join our foster carers to say a huge thank you to some of those truly remarkable people who have dedicated years, and in some cases decades, to giving our children and young people loving, stable homes.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It was great to join pupils, staff and our special guest, the Deputy Mayor of London, @joannemccartney.bsky.social, as Cricket Green School received its Healthy Schools London Gold Award. Being one of only five schools in #Merton to achieve this award is something we are all incredibly proud of.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Signed, sealed, delivered. It’s official. I’m grateful every day to the residents of Cricket Green who put their trust in me at the ballot box. It’s a real privilege to represent the community that helped raise me, and I’ll keep working hard for you over the next four years.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Really enjoyed visiting one of our family cooking sessions this week. Great to see our families learning how to prepare nutritious meals on a budget, picking up new skills and having fun together. As a Labour Council, we’re always looking at ways to better support children & families living in TA.

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Cllr Usaama Kaweesa @cllrkaweesa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Elections are never really won by the candidates. They’re won by our friends, members and volunteers who give up their evenings, weekends and spare time because they care about our community and want to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve such an incredible result ❤️

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