Reposted by Martyn BroadestAbilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A single bee visits 5,000 flowers a day. Without them, we have no food. Pesticides are killing them. No bees = No food = No future. Protect pollinators. 302590680
Reposted by Martyn BroadestCalder Valley Community Land Trust @cvclt1.bsky.social · 22/06/2026An invitation to visit the houses built to Passive House Institute Low Energy Building standards & Tod Works' workspaces in #Todmorden Friday 26 June Top of Harehill Street, Todmorden, OL14 5JX Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ferney-lee... @passivhaustrust.bsky.social @connecthousing.bsky.social 032
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026www.maptap.gg June 8 95🏆 99🎯 95🏅 95🏆 99🎯 Final score: 966maptap.gg🎯MapTap Daily Geography GamePlay MapTap - the daily geography game! Find 5 world locations on a 3D globe with historical stories. Free browser-based daily game for geography lovers. 010
Reposted by Martyn BroadestGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 07/05/2026✨🗳️ FOUR HOURS LEFT TO VOTE 🗳️✨ Find your polling station here: wheredoivote.co.ukwheredoivote.co.ukWhere Do I Vote?We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy. 14825
Reposted by Martyn BroadestTodmordenTweets and HebdenHashtags @todmordentweets.bsky.social · 02/05/2026#Todmorden 032
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Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 09/04/2026This ⬇️ A rising block tariff approach has the potential to both support struggling households, deliver affordable warmth and it's associated health benefits, and incentivise energy efficiency investment all in one go. It's the sort of radical policy shift we need www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comGive all UK households a set amount of subsidised energy, says thinktankProposal to help people heat two rooms, provide hot water and run key appliances without incurring more debt 000
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Leeds-based contacts (or even those of you who aren't based here, but love the city) this new start-up local media outlet is looking for support. leeds.ghost.io/welcome-to-l...leeds.ghost.ioLeeds' new local paperWest Yorkshire deserves great local journalism. Help us launch it. 020
Reposted by Martyn BroadestYorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 20/02/2026YHCC Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti writes about a recent Commission visit to #Calderdale in West Yorkshire, and the benefits and opportunities that are coming out of the community response🏘️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion... @calderdale.bsky.social @cvclt1.bsky.social @connecthousing.bsky.socialyorkshirepost.co.ukHow Todmorden is turning the climate challenge into an opportunity - Asif Husain-NaviattiI was struck recently by how powerfully Todmorden, in the Calder Valley, was able to demonstrate that communities can turn climate and social challenges into opportunities for resilience, innovation, ... 134
Reposted by Martyn BroadestConnect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Ever considered an apprenticeship? For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2026 we've been speaking to our apprentices to find out why they chose this route and if they'd recommend it to others. Read more below!connecthousing.org.ukNational Apprenticeship Week 2026 - Connect HousingOur apprentices make a real difference every day while developing the skills, experience and confidence they need for long‑term careers. 011
Reposted by Martyn BroadestYorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Kicking off 2026 in #Calderdale, where our first meeting on 28 January took us to #Todmorden to recognise the outstanding #community work across the borough from tackling #flooding to making buildings resilient and fit for the future🏘️ Read more: yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/news/news/co...yorksandhumberclimate.org.ukCommission meeting learns how Calderdale is tackling climate impacts | Yorkshire and Humber Climate CommissionThe Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission unites diverse stakeholders to advise, support, and monitor an ambitious regional climate action plan. 121
Reposted by Martyn Broadestforumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · 25/11/2025𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 - 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 Explore art through touch, sound, scent not just sight. Curator Gill Crawshaw is also offering guided visits for small groups. Email gill.crawshaw@gmail.com 2 – 14 December, 11am–4pm, Leeds Art Gallery, Central Court (first floor) 033
Reposted by Martyn BroadestYorkshire & Humber Climate Commission @yhclimate.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Today we are in #Bradford celebrating the multitude of individuals, communities & organisations who are driving positive change across Y&H. At this year’s gathering, we're delighted to be joined by other climate groups & commissions – to connect with each other and build on our shared ambitions. 072
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 30/08/2025I submitted a planning application for a new housing scheme with car free streets between homes and separate parking courts. Highways told us it didn't meet their "design standards" and we were told it would be rejected. We now have a scheme with a road in front of every home... 😔 120
Reposted by Martyn BroadestAlison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 30/08/2025On the one hand, we have research which shows children need safe, welcoming streets for play - and on the other, research which shows the deadly risk posed to children by SUVs. Politicians and policymakers need to join the dots. bsky.app/profile/alis... 22316
Reposted by Martyn BroadestConnect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Individuals and families living in supported housing rely on these services to help keep their independence, regain their confidence and feel safe, happy, and secure. #StartsAtHome 142
Reposted by Martyn BroadestDavid Picard @davidpicard.eurosky.social · 25/08/2025Why would you take the plane when a train goes that fast? You arrive directly in the city center, and there's no hour long security check. Please @ec.europa.eu tax kerosene and use the money to lower the price of rail. 65712
Reposted by Martyn BroadestMiatta Fahnbulleh @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Scroll your phone and you’ll see a London of fear and decline. Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another. The reality will outlast the fiction. 26313
Reposted by Martyn BroadestCalder Valley Community Land Trust @cvclt1.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Community-led and not-for-profit. Interested in an office/desk at the new enterprise centre in Todmorden? Contact us. Register with B-With-Us if interested in a social rented Passivhaus home. Coming to Ferney Lee, Todmorden in summer 2026. #todmorden @connecthousing.bsky.social 234
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 03/08/2025In my 20+ years experience developing as a small housing association housebuilder, @pmsmith.bsky.social analysis here is spot on. www.housingtoday.co.uk/comment/gove... Layer upon layer of requirements hike up the cost and risk => fewer homes being built. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social please notehousingtoday.co.uk 231
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 21/06/2025#Showyourstripes where you live showyourstripes.info/s/europe/uni...showyourstripes.infoShow Your StripesVisualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe 020
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 14/04/2025And here are some pictures to record the visit to Lily Close in Halifax with @katedeardenmp.bsky.social last week. The weather that afternoon was lovely which helped show off the new homes and their beautiful Pennine surroundings! @connecthousing.bsky.social #ukhousing 252
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Enjoyed showing off @connecthousing.bsky.social new zero-carbon affordable homes in Halifax to @katedeardenmp.bsky.social this afternoon. Talked heat pumps, air tightness, MVHR, PV panels & accessibility, but also impressed with the build quality and spacious houses. Photos to follow... #ukhousing 040
Reposted by Martyn BroadestTracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Something we just ❤️ to see 🌿 072
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Solar PV panels going on my roof today, supplied through the @westyorkshireca.bsky.social Solar Collective Buying scheme. Linked to the new 10kW battery, I'm looking forward to #saving £££s on my energy bills. A good price, quality kit and a friendly install team. @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social 250
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Improving the energy efficiency of our homes and switching to low carbon heating is a positive e thing. We need to talk more about the benefits - health being top of the list. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comWarmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world 032
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Enjoyed being Lisa's +1 this evening visiting the Preview of Christmas at #Harewood, here in Leeds. Surprisingly delightful and magical festive display created by Davy and Kristin McGuire. Do go and visit - you won't be disappointed. 050
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 16/10/2024Great write up of the fantastic creative cultural scene we have here in the place I'm proud to call my home. #GOC #Yorkshire www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...theguardian.com‘Lady Gaga went to our chippy’: how Yorkshire became a cultural powerhouseEnglish Teacher won the Mercury prize, Amy Gledhill won the Edinburgh comedy award – and now even Beyoncé wants a piece of the action. Why has ‘God’s own county’ become such an artistic force? 020
Reposted by Martyn BroadestNearly Legal @nearlylegal.co.uk · 03/09/2024Pete Apps' post ahead of the publication of the Grenfell report is well worth reading. Pete's journalism on this issue has been groundbreaking and exemplary. Few others understand the intertwined failures of state, regulation & commercial interests to the depth he does. (I must get Pete on here...) 02510
Reposted by Martyn BroadestConnect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/08/2024For #StartsAtHome Day, we spoke to Stefaniia, who told us how supported housing helped her to feel safe and like she "had something to count on" after moving alone from Ukraine to the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0XB...youtube.comStefaniia's Story | Starts at Home 2024YouTube video by Connect Housing 011
Reposted by Martyn BroadestConnect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/08/2024It's #StartsAtHome day, where we celebrate the positive impact that supported housing has had on lives & communities across the UK. We spoke to Thomas, one of our residents, about his experiences. Watch the interview over on our YouTube channel (TW: suicide): youtu.be/6QEQc6c82ogyoutu.beThomas' Story | Starts at Home 2024YouTube video by Connect Housing 032
Reposted by Martyn BroadestConnect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/08/2024Supported housing is vital and needs to be at the heart of long term planning. #StartsAtHome 011
Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 20/08/2024If you see this post a picture taken at sunset. The Piece Hall, Halifax 0110