Sign in

Folkert Veenstra 🔶

@folkertveenstra.bsky.social
1.3K followers 855 following 12 posts

Liberal Democrat, European in the UK. Trustee at Living Streets. #FBPE #Disability London, United Kingdom

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15/07/2026
Millions of family carers put loved ones first every day. They deserve far better support and recognition. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
0248
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15/07/2026
Britain's broken political system needs fixing. Proportional representation, real devolution, an elected second chamber and a written constitution would help deliver it. If Andy Burnham is serious about changing politics, our door is open.
Ed Davey speaking in the House of Commons, with a BBC News-style graphic featuring the headline: "Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham."
79642
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Mae palmantau ar gyfer pobl, nid cerbydau. Ydych chi'n cytuno gyda Chynghorydd Elsmore y dylid gwahardd parcio ar y palmant yng Nghymru? Ysgrifennwch at eich AS i leisio'ch barn ⬇️ act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/19486…
002
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Pavements are for people, not vehicles. Do you agree with Councillor Elsmore that pavement parking should be banned in Wales? Write to your MS to have your say: act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/19486…
1116
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Uh-oh, you were defeated by robots 💀 Delivery robots are operating on our pavements with no authority – and now our pavements are shrinking. Can you defeat the pavement overload? Try your hand at game.pavementoverload.com
2156
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
These delivery robots can block the use of the pavement for #wheelchair users. As a #disabled person using a wheelchair daily, this can be a huge obstruction. There are in lots of places where pavemts aren’t wide and that there aren’t a lot of dropped kerbs.
094
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🎯 The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a target for 60% of children to travel actively to school. 🦓 And commits to 5,000 new routes & 10,000 safer crossings. www.gov.uk/government/news/cycling-…
A green quote shareable with an image of Catherine Woodhead and a quote that reads: ‘This third strategy is bigger and braver than we’ve seen before. As the charity behind the country’s first-ever zebra crossings, we’re delighted there will be 10,000 more on our streets. Side road zebras and the commitment to deliver 5,000 safer routes to school will make healthier travel choices for families much easier.’
1144
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
24 hours left to have your donation matched with the Big Give Earth Raise Challenge! Want cleaner, greener neighbourhoods for you and your community to enjoy? Donate before 12 noon on Wednesday! livingstreets.org.uk/EarthRaise
An image of two children playing with hula hoop rings and smiling into the camera. A totaliser overlays the image and reads £5892 out of £7000 raised 'help us reach the finish line'
045
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
“Walking is one of the easiest ways to get active, but the freedom to walk and wheel more is denied to many women. Women’s safety concerns have implications – as this data shows." - @charitycat.bsky.social on new data from Sport England, which reveals women are less likely to be active than men.
A group of people are walking down a street in Liverpool.
1108
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Do you have your silliest shoes ready? 👟 Sign up for Happy Shoesday by 7 May to raise funds for your school and Living Streets! Even better, our fun event in partnership with @superkind-org.bsky.social is completely free. Sign up👉 www.livingstreets.org.uk/happyshoes…
A pink graphic for Happy Shoesday with brightly coloured illustrated feet and the Living Streets and SuperKind logos. The text reads: Happy Shoesday; Tuesday 19 May 2026; Super fun. Super easy. Super kind. Happy Shoesday is easy to organise and fully supported by SuperKind – the only regulated fundraising platform for children. We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
032
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It’s World Earth Day and our Earth Raise Challenge is live! For one week, your donation to Living Streets is DOUBLED to help reduce emissions and make streets safer for walking and wheeling. Donate by 29 Apr and help us unlock £7,000. Find out more: bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/3QuiZpg
Three children play on a green background with painted faces. The text reads '22-29 April Earth Raise. Double the donation. Double the difference.' There are also logos for Living Streets and Big Give.
032
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It’s World Earth Day and our Earth Raise Challenge is live! For one week only, donations to Living Streets are DOUBLED to help reduce emissions, clean up our air and make streets safer and greener for walking and wheeling. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #EarthRaise #WorldEarthDay
donate.biggive.org
Transforming Communities for a Greener Future – Big Give
Living Streets is the UK charity championing everyday walking and reclaiming streets for people. Our work tackles climate change by …
010
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Following publication of new guidance from @ategov.bsky.social this week, our @tansbraun.bsky.social joined the Guardian on a walk to talk about the importance of involving women and girls in street design. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
theguardian.com
‘I decided not to jog here after dark’: new English council guidance prioritises women’s safety
Guidelines puts focus on lighting and CCTV so people feel more confident walking and exercising in public
0166
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Councils in Wales have been given new powers to install side road zebra crossings at junctions. Join Living Streets campaign to bring side road zebras to streets across the UK – we all deserve to cross side streets safely! @livingstreets.bsky.social act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/188243/...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
Let us cross!
Councils in Wales have been given new powers to install side road zebra crossings at junctions – giving pedestrians clearer priority at side road junctions. Join Living Streets campaign to bring side...
000
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The people of Wales are fed up with more traffic, neglected pavements, inconsiderate driver behaviour and dangerous streets at night. We deserve better. Will your Senedd candidates step forward for Wales? 🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Take action now #Senedd2026 livingstreets.org.uk/elections2026
Pink graphic with an image of a car parked on a pavement. Text reads: 1. Get cars off our pavements Cael gwared ar geir oddi ar ein palmentyddPink graphic with an image of a yellow paved path. Text reads: 2. Fix our pavements Trwsio ein palmentyddPink graphic with a road sign of parent and child crossing. Text reads: 3. Make sure children are safe walking to school Gwneud yn siwr bod ein plant yn ddiogel pan fyddant yn cerdded i'r ysgolPink graphic with an image of a gavel. Text reads: 4. Tackle inconsiderate drivers and riders Mynd i'r afael a gyrwyr a beicwyr anystyriol
191
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Why become a Living Streets member? 🚶 Meet new people by walking or campaigning together 🚗 Make your streets safer 🧑‍⚖️ Influence decision makers 👏 Get access to Living Streets’ e-news, events and perks Visit livingstreets.org.uk/become-a-member for more information.
Pink shareable with an image of an older man, Tony Pattison of Living Streets Sutton Local Group. Quote reads: Our group has produced walking maps showing all the footpaths and nice places to walk in Sutton. Being a member of Living Streets is very important - pedestrians need protecting and Living Streets does this so well. I've been a member since 1976!
073
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Disabled Londoners sounded the alarm before Grenfell, but were ignored. We can't make that mistake again. I'm glad the London Assembly listened to concerns from @inclusionlondon.bsky.social and backed our motion for the Mayor to work with government to strengthen regulations for PEEPS.
064
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Your donations help us campaign for safe and accessible streets, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking and wheeling. And this weekend, your gift will go twice as far, thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge 💝 Please donate if you can: livingstreets.org.uk/BigGive
Two adults are walking through a park in conversation with each other, one is using a walking aid and the other is carrying an umbrella. There is a town skyline in the background. The copy reads ‘You donate it. We double it. 2-9 December only’ and there are Living Streets and Big Give logos.
045
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Want to see an end to pavement parking? So do we! Your gift to the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge will go twice as far in campaigning against pavement parking, with every donation doubled. Donate and advocate for better, safer streets for all donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…
Aideen, a Living Streets supporter and wheelchair user is seen with a car parked on the pavement behind her. The text reads, 'Double the Difference' and features the Living Streets and Big Give logos.
0147
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 12/11/2025
Streets that work for disabled people work better for everyone. Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen. If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?
Red textured background with yellow rectangle and arrows. Bold black text quotes a research participant: "The biggest barrier I face as a blind guide dog handler is street clutter. Even the most familiar route can become impossible due to pavement parking, dumped rubbish, e-scooters or roadworks."
1135
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Rob Jetten @robjetten.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
De grootste D66 uitslag ooit én dat hebben we gevierd! Wat een avond. We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
3927633
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 30/09/2025
It’s time to #UnlockTransportAccess. We’re campaigning for a fair, accessible system for Bus Passes and Blue Badges that offers true freedom to travel. And you can be part of it. Share, speak out and write to your MP: bit.ly/3VIx95C
Three disabled white people sit and stand on a bridge, gazing firmly at the camera. The first is a man wearing a bright orange cardigan, he is a wheelchair user. The second is a woman with long sandy hair, she is a wheelchair user. The last is a tall man with cropped white hair and a red shirt. The photo has a hot orange background with yellow electrical tape with 'Take Action!' in black text. There are yellow arrows and chevrons pointing to the photo.
053
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Disability Wales @disabilitywales.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
📢Press Release. Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund. Read more: www.disabilitywales.org/press-relea…
disabilitywales.org
Press Release: Disabled People in Wales Encouraged to Stand for Election with New Access to Elected Office Fund - Disability Wales
For immediate release Disability Wales is calling on disabled people across the country to shape the future of Welsh democracy, with funding available to help address barriers to candidacy for disabled people in the 2026 Senedd and 2027 Local Government elections. The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales, delivered by Disability Wales and funded by […]
012
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Does this look familiar? 🤔 We're sharing some of the worst pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map 📍 Help us to find the worst pavement parking hotspots in England by adding your photos here 👉 t.co/xwrtQ8M4Dl t.co/lzypLtsrWK
A rogues gallery featuring four individual images of vehicles parked on the pavement. One image shows a person walking with a pushchair into the road.
23317
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I joined @livingstreets.bsky.social as a Trustee to support their mission to create safer, healthier and more inclusive streets which are accessible for everyone.
000
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Rob Jetten @robjetten.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Tuig. Je blijft van politieke partijen af. Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.
841203233
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Rob Jetten @robjetten.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Walgelijk hoe deze hooligans agenten aanvallen, brandstichten, de snelweg blokkeren en wapperen met prinsenvlaggen, het symbool van de NSB. En dat alles in de naam van 'wij zijn Nederland'. Nee. Dit heeft niets met Nederland te maken. Het is pure intimidatie.
4136683
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Anti-immigration protestors have vandalised the HQ of @d66.nl in the Netherlands. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
theguardian.com
Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters in The Hague
Thirty arrests made and two officers injured as teargas and water cannon deployed against violent protesters
031
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Pavement parking is a big problem for #wheelchairusers, #blind people, #elderly, parents with prams etc. If pavement parking is a problem in your area – fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK. ‪@livingstreets.bsky.social‬ act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
Map pavement parking hotspots
Five years ago, the Government consulted on how the dangerous practice of pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond. Together we want to show how pavement parkin...
020
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
On the pavement of Brick Lane today: parked #LimeBikes blocking the pavement for #wheelchairs. #PavementIsForPedestrians @livingstreets.bsky.social
010
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The numbers are in – and they’re worrying. Since July 2022, of 487,000 new homes built, we estimate over 375,000 feature inadequate minimum accessibility standards. As members of the HoME coalition, we are calling for policy change to ensure every new home is accessible.
MISSING
375,000 accessible and adaptable homes that could have been built since July 2022.
Image of a wheelchair user entering a home.
Logo of Housing made for everyone (HOME) in the bottom left corner.
1105
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
What would safer streets mean to you? 🙋 Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt. Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
Support a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create Safer Streets for All
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust's five k...
02321
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 05/07/2025
Happy 77th Birthday to our NHS 🎉 Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy. The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
A graphic of an iced cupcake with a candle on it with blue and green sprinkles that says: 

Happy Birthday NHS
06427
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
D66 @d66.nl · 28/06/2025
Rob Jetten is verkozen tot lijsttrekker van D66. Hij staat voor een D66 dat verbindt én durft. Een partij die vooruitkijkt, keuzes maakt en niet terugdeinst voor de grote uitdagingen van deze tijd. Wij kiezen voor vooruitgang. Aan de slag! D66.nl/teamrob
8597
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 30/05/2025
REVEALED Lib Dem research reveals 55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of PIP lose out following the Government’s cuts.
32316
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
D66 @d66.nl · 16/05/2025
Met groot verdriet neemt D66 afscheid van Jan Terlouw. Hij is op 93-jarige leeftijd overleden, omringd door zijn familie en dierbaren in zijn vertrouwde Twello. Het verlies van deze bijzondere man voelt als een diep gemis voor velen. We denken aan alle mensen die hem liefhadden.
1330559
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 02/05/2025
Shropshire Council Result #LE2025: LDM: 42 (+29) RFM: 16 (+16) CON: 7 (-38) GRN: 4 (=) LAB: 4 (-5) INDs: 1 (-2) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
611936
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We’re excited to announce that next week Living Streets is taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund! 🌱🚶🌻 Every donation made to our campaign from 22-29 April will be doubled. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org
Living Streets’ - manifesto for greener streets – Big Give
Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. We campaign for healthy streets and neighbourhoods free from traffic and …
033
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 17/04/2025
veryone should be able to travel easily, but only 3% of disabled people say they can do so without advance planning—held back by systems that just don’t work for us. It’s time to make the UK’s transport truly accessible to everyone. 👨‍🦼🧑‍🦯🧏‍♀️🐕‍🦺
The words 'Only 3% of disabled people say they can travel without planning in advance', in bold black text, the numbers are on pink electrical tape surrounded by pink arrows, with a vivid turquoise background.
1166
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Southwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Liberal Democrats are fighting to give Canada Water police hub a home, after the Labour council and London Mayor have failed to find a new home for it following its eviction from Seven Islands Leisure Centre buff.ly/d94lvaA
101
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 12/03/2025
🚗 How do you park yours? 🚗 Cars parked on pavements have stopped 57% of disabled people from being able to travel safely and easily. Please park politely.
The words ''57% - Pavement parking has stopped 57% of disabled people walking and wheeling'. The text is on yellow tape on a dark pink background. Yellow arrows and chevrons point to the numbers.
2148
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12/03/2025
Today I pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.
buff.ly
Kier Starmer to REFUSES to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who can't work | PMQs
Ed Davey pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled pe...
21331113
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I had as a #wheelchair user two times a problem with prams on the 205 bus today. @transportforlondon.bsky.social can you please do better? @hinabokharild.bsky.social
000
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20/12/2024
Not content with polluting British waters with sewage, and failing to invest in leaky infrastructure, whilst company executives stuff their pockets with bonuses - now they are raising your bills. The whole thing stinks. It's time to scrap Ofwat and replace it with a regulator with real teeth.
06018
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20/12/2024
"The government have made this awful decision to slash winter fuel payments. The least they can do is to make sure that everybody who would qualify for pension credit and qualify for winter fuel payments has the opportunity to do so." Sarah Olney
13413
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 07/12/2024
The new government cannot repeat the mistakes the Conservative's made after running our NHS into the ground. We need an urgent plan to winterproof our NHS and make this the last winter crisis.
24013
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13/11/2024
Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Join us in defending these values: libdems.org.uk/join
Photo of Ed Davey with the text of a quote: "At a time of such instability and uncertainty, it is our values that must prevail. 
Decency. Compassion. Community. Respect for the rule of law. Values that have always been at the heart of our party. 
Our party celebrates Britain’s diversity as a great strength.
Our party knows that our country thrives when it is open and outward-looking."
801009320
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
We’re now on 23,896 members of European Movement UK. The counter keeps climbing since we built the APPG on Europe and took on Dominic Grieve and Caroline Lucas as Presidents. Now would be a great time to join… 👇
europeanmovement.co.uk
European Movement
We're the UK's largest pro-European movement. Our goal is to reverse the calamity of Brexit and restore relations with our European neighbours.
921467
Reposted by Folkert Veenstra 🔶
Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Today marks four years since the consultation on a #PavementParking ban in England - and we're still waiting for action. Disabled campaigner and journalist Katie Pennick says: "In this photo you can see what happens when parking places are put on the pavement. My wheelchair does not fit!"
A street with cars parked on the pavement. A line of bins further obstructs the walkway.
13247107
Folkert Veenstra 🔶 @folkertveenstra.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Pavement at Stoney Street in such a bad condition that I was unable to access it on the corner with Park Street. I had to opt out to another poor dropped kerb at Stoney Street and ask pedestrians standing there to give me space so I could go to the Monmouth Coffee Shop. @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social
Wheelchair user unable to access the dropped kerb on the corner of Park Street and Stoney Street due to poor pavement condition.
051