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The Deliberate and Systematic Engineering of Human Outrage
I just saw a TikTok by Ari Melber that feature a clip of Eric Schmidt with an apparent warning about social media and how it drives outrage. See the clip, then scroll down for reaction: Being a 20+ year veteran of social media (since way before even MySpace and Bebo) and knowing a bit of […]
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A report back for week ending Friday 17th December 2021
This week saw a lot of meetings, a lot of campaign and a by-election defeat ahead of a wind-down for Christmas. However you’re marking the season I wish you and your loved ones all the best. I attended the County Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Board (OSPB) of which I am a member and sub-panel chairman. […]
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On the issues relating to the alleged Downing Street Christmas Party in 2020
On the 19th of December 2020 the Prime Minister announced additional COVID-19 restrictions were to be put in place, using the regional tiering system. London went into a new ‘Tier 4’, but Worcestershire remained in ‘Tier 2’. Herefordshire was in ‘Tier 1’. At the time that the Downing Street gathering on 19th December took place […]
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Good news regarding residential development at Church Hill Centre
Some positive news to share. You may have heard that plans were afoot for a “house of multiple occupation” (HMO) on Tanhouse Lane between the new apartments (old doctor’s surgery) and St Andrew’s Church. I listened to your concerns and worked with the developer who has been very receptive and cooperative to see what could […]
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Opposition to application for 9 dwellings on Paper Mill Drive
I have decided to oppose and object to a planning application that is due for consideration by the Redditch Borough Council Planning Committee on Wednesday 10th November. This will be in in-person meeting and I will be addressing the committee to urge them to vote against the application, which officers have recommended for approval. The […]
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Health update
On Friday 29th October I was admitted to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch after a call with my GP, booked the previous day. I was suffering with shortness of breath on exertion, such as going upstairs, and was struggling to catch my breath back. My doctor sent me to A&E immediately where initial triage found […]
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Environment Agency serves ‘Stop with Immediate Effect’ Letter to Blaze Lane Site
Craig Warhurst, Mike Rouse and Brandon Clayton as local Councillor team want to provide an update for concerned residents and what we hope will be some welcome news regarding tipping activities at Blaze Lane. We have been working on this issue since it first arose, and it has taken up a significant amount of time […]
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Explained: Why the 10-bed house being proposed for Tanhouse Lane needs to be considered carefully
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] @mikerouseuk A bit of background to the site in Church Hill where a 10-bed HMO is proposed. Have your say. ♬ Relaxing Japanese-style piano song inviting nostalgia – Akiko Akiyama [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In the age of social […]
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Copy of Follow-up letter to Environment agency
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Update on Bridge: Signage ordered
County Council officers have confirmed to me that the bridge on the route along Feckenham Road was inspected last in January 2020 and is due for some routine maintenance works in the 2021/22 financial year. During the maintenance works there will be a further examination of the bridge and any issues regarding its structure will […]