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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This afternoon I attended the National Emergency Briefing at The Wyllyotts Theatre hosted by Chris Packham. Residents of Potters Bar gathered to watch a 50 minute film summary of 9 key climate change priorities.

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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

National Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎉 **HISTORIC VICTORY FOR POTTERS BAR AS TOWN COUNCIL IS APPROVED!** 🎉 On Wednesday, Hertsmere Borough Council voted to create a Town Council for Potters Bar, giving our town the same dedicated and local level of democratic representation enjoyed by communities across much of the rest of Hertsmere.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today I have been out to check on a few locations which have had mattresses, bedframes and other items flytipped earlier in the week. I am pleases to report that council officers have been busy tidying up all of these sites.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

People who live or work in Potters Bar are being invited to have their say on the next stage of a Community Governance Review (CGR), which is considering whether a parish council should be established for the town.

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Potters Bar Community Governance Review 2026

Community Governance Review 2026

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🚶‍♂️ Out this evening on my ward walk I was pleased to see that we have a new sign up in Oakmere Park! 🪧 Thanks to Cllr Chris Myers, Cabinet Member for Parks for getting these installed, the old ones were looking very tired and faded.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

❤️ The UK Government predicts that 1 in 5 weddings in England and Wales could be humanist when legal recognition is finally granted. The evidence is clear. The demand is proven. #HumanistCeremonies celebrants are ready. Legally recognise humanist marriages! humanists.uk/2026/07/16/g...

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Government predicts one in five couples will opt for a humanist ceremony after legal recognition

The Government’s impact assessment estimates that, when legally recognised, around one in five couples in England and Wales could choose a humanist wedding, more than 50,000 ceremonies every year. It ...

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's day. Here are some daffodils from our beautiful Oakmere park yesterday.

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Allen Holub @allenholub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In honor of today's 25th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto, I'd like to remind everybody that the very first sentence starts with: "We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it…" The critical word in that sentence is "uncovering." They didn't say "uncovered," which would 1/12

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

So proud tonight to have voted to lift the two child benefit cap. That’s the biggest drop in child poverty in a parliament - ever! Never let people tell you that a #Labour government doesn’t make a difference or that we’re all the same. We’re not. #PromiseMadePromiseDelivered!

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This has to be essential reading for anyone who cares about both justice and tackling crime in this country. It details exactly how the Tories left the prison estate at close to full capacity after 14 year of failing to plan sufficient spaces. 1/2 www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Government action to avert summer prison disaster

The prison system would have collapsed entirely by summer if not for the Government’s decisive action to keep the public safe, new analysis has revealed.

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Labour government have today announced an update on additional support for pubs & live music venues in regards to business rates, following lots of discussions with a range of MPs who had been putting forward a case. It is definitely worth listening to counter the nonsense from the Tories. 1/6

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 27/01/2026

You can now read this on #HumanistHeritage, alongside profiles of Nicholas Winton – the British humanist who helped save more than 650 Jewish children, Harold Blackham’s wartime address – and other fascinating archives exploring humanism and anti-fascism. heritage.humanists.uk/article/huma...

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Humanist Heritage: What happened to humanists during the Third Reich?

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Andrew Copson explores the experience of humanists during the Third Reich.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/01/2026

Many aren't aware that burning wood at home can seriously impact indoor and outdoor air quality. Tonight is Clean Air Night - learn about how to protect your health and your home: www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/cl...

A graphic with dark blue background showing orange smoke‑cloud icons and text about Clean Air Night. The message reads: ‘We all want to stay warm this winter… but cosiness shouldn’t cost the health of our communities. This #CleanAirNight share the uncomfortable truth about wood burning.’ Logos for Clean Air Night, Global Action Plan, and Impact on Urban Health appear at the bottom, along with the date 22 January 2026.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

At last night's full council meeting I and my fellow Labour and Liberal democrat councillors passed a motion on LGBTQ+ inclusitivity at Hertsmere Borough Council. More information and the full motion can be found at the below link.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/01/2026

Great news that arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings are set to be boosted by major new funding from the government. Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Thank you to Rafi Mauro-Benady for his wonderful article on Potters Bar in MyLondon today. Rafi gave me a call last week to ask about our wonderful community in Potters Bar. I explained why I love calling Potters Bar my home.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Oakmere Primary school is currently consulting on plans to provide more Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision by working with Watling View Special School in St Albans.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/01/2026

From April 2026, the biggest change to employment rights in decades will provide stronger protections for people in work.   Use our Employment Rights Hub to check what this means for you ⬇️️https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/employment-rights-hub-0

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Due to the January bank holiday, most Potters Bar residents bins will be collected tomorrow instead of today. There is also no green bin collection. You can check your bin day and download the 2026 calendar online here: hertsmere-services.onmats.com/w/webpage/ro...

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Wishing everyone in Potters Bar a happy new year! 2025 was a busy year for Hertsmere! Some of our highlights included...

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

What has Labour even done for us since getting into power? Quite a lot actually and they are just getting going! Here are a few things (and I lost count)..and it's just a fraction of what they have done! Let's get behind this Labour government! They are changing lives for the better!

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 13/12/2025

Still searching for the perfect present? You’re on the right track. Find unique TfL-themed presents at the London Transport Museum Shop, perfect for every London lover. www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/christmas-gi...

London Underground gifts - socks, a roundel, mug, coasters

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Residents will soon receive the winter edition of the Hertsmere news. Please look out for page 6 detailing changes to bin collection dates to take into account the Christmas holidays.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Labour government have announced that they are freezing rail fares following a 60% rise over the past 14 years. This will come as a relief for the thousands of Potters Bar residents who rely on our trainline every day and is another way in which Labour are tackling the cost of living crisis.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

On Trans Day of Remembrance we remember those who have been lost due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. It is also a day to send our love to our trans brothers and sisters to remind them that the fight for their rights is the same fight for all of us. #TDoR

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Thank you to the @whtimes.bsky.social for your photos of this year's Rememberance Day service in Potters Bar. The service was well attended by the people of Potters Bar. For those who were unable to attend you can view some photos using the below link. www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2560995...

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In pictures: Potters Bar Remembrance Sunday service 2025

On Remembrance Sunday yesterday (November 9), the Potters Bar community came together at the War Memorial in Salisbury Close to remember the fallen.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his win of the New York mayorship. His consistent campaign to fix New York's cost of living crisis is a example to us all.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Today I attended the Contensis Velocity event in my role as Cabinet Member for IT and Digital Transformation alongside Lee Gallagher, Hertsmere's Head of Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Via City Hall: "Sadiq Khan has launched a new £2.7 million programme to deliver indoor air quality filters to hundreds of schools across the capital, bringing cleaner air to tens of thousands of children in their classrooms. "At least 200 schools across London will receive HEPA filters."

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

The world's most sustainable Film and TV studio has been given approval to build 10 new stages in Hertsmere Sky Studios Elstree expansion will continue to bring good quality jobs for Oakmere residents, boost our local economic growth and add to the UK's rich cultural heritage.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Fantastic news for nearby Barnet, a reduction in NOx by 35%. You can check your London Borough below.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/04/2025

London is home to a thriving games industry. It’s one of the four creative industries—including fashion, design and film—that we’re investing £10m in to create jobs and help to generate more than £2.5bn for the capital’s economy as part of the London Growth Plan.

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£10.7 million for creative industries including gaming

A £10.7 million investment package for London’s creative industries was launched this week, which includes money for London's fast growing

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 26/02/2025

Great news for Camden—removing traffic will improve air quality, make streets safer, and support local businesses. Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.

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Camden Council agrees trial pedestrianisation for a safer, healthier Camden High Street

Camden Council has agreed to trial the removal of motor traffic from part of Camden High Street. This new pedestrianised space will be accompanied by changes to key nearby streets, creating safer and ...

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Barnet Post @barnetpost.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Housing benefit insufficient for nearly half of Barnet families with children Around 45% of the 10,208 households in Barnet receiving some form of housing benefit with at least one child would not have their full rent covered reports Adam Care, Data Reporter barnetpost.co.uk/?p=39666

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Housing benefit insufficient for nearly half of Barnet families with children

Around 45% of the 10,208 households in Barnet receiving some form of housing benefit with at least one child would not have their full rent covered reports Adam Care, Data Reporter

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Scott Brerton 🌹 @scottbrerton.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Labour is delivering 🌹

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 20/02/2025

I welcome the government’s announcement of multi-million pound funding to arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage institutions. We will continue to work with the government, councils and our arts and cultural organisations to make sure culture in London continues to thrive.

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Labour announces £100m in new funding for arts, culture and heritage - Arts Professional

The government has unveiled a £270 m funding package for the arts, culture, libraries and heritage sector, including over £100m of new funding and a 5% increase to the budgets of all national museums ...

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

There you have it. Outright denial of climate science by Reform UK. Via Politico: "Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has told Sky that the scientific view that human activity is the main cause of climate change is “absolute garbage.”" This should be treated like denying gravity exists...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Labour is building the homes that our families in Hersmere need - putting the dream of home ownership back in reach. That’s the difference you get with Labour in power.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

“But fly-tipping remains a blight on our neighbourhoods. This initiative is about thinking creatively and working with residents to address the issue.” - Cllr Linda Smith Full story 👇🏻 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/27/h...

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Hertsmere Borough Council Backs New Community Skips Initiative to Tackle Fly-Tipping - Hertsmere Labour Party

Hertsmere Borough Council has unanimously backed an innovative Community Skips Initiative to tackle the persistent problem of fly-tipping across the borough. The motion, proposed by Labour’s Cllr Lind...

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth “Hertsmere has cleared the way to becoming the home of a data centre integral to Britain’s future in cutting-edge technology." - Jeremy_Newmark Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Full story👇🏻 tinyurl.com/33amrnmr

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Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth - Hertsmere Labour Party

South Mimms, Hertsmere — A major milestone for Hertsmere Borough Council was achieved last night (23 January 2025) as the Planning Committee granted outline planning permission for DC01UK, Europe’s la...

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Hertsmere Borough Council @hertsmerebc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, gives a short round-up of last night's Full Council meeting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Y6...

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The Leader of the Council looks back on our Full Council meeting on Wednesday 22 January.

YouTube video by Hertsmere Borough Council

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Fantastic news that Andrew Lewin MP has secured contactless payment at Welwyn North station, which is just 15 minutes away by train from Potters Bar station. I look forward to the continued improvements to our transport services. www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2487173...

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Welwyn North station to go contactless in 2025

Railway users will be able to use contactless at Welwyn North in 2025, it has been confirmed.

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Hertsmere Labour @hertslabouruk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Cllr Jeremy Newmark said, “Under the Conservatives rough sleeping reached record highs – that represents a tragedy for the individuals involved, a disgrace for a wealthy country like ours and a failure that puts lives at risks and drains tax payers’ resources.” Full Story 👇 tinyurl.com/yn4rcz73

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Labour government provides more funding for Hertsmere to tackle rough sleeping - Hertsmere Labour Party

New funding, announced today by the Labour Government, will provide a huge boost in tackling rough sleeping in Hertsmere. The additional funding comes as Ministers treble emergency support this winter...

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Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP @jeevunsandher.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Good labour market stats release this morning. Real wages are rising at a healthy 2.4% That's a New Labour rate of wage growth. We've all missed it.

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Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou @renosg.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Post a picture of you and your favourite pokemon 🥰

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Hertsmere Borough Council @hertsmerebc.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

You can nominate someone for a Mayor of Hertsmere Civic Award until 31 January! Do you know someone who selflessly gives their time to make a positive and valuable contribution in our borough? For more information, including the nomination form, go to: ow.ly/mfne50UyJg9

Civic Awards 2024/25 nominations now open

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