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Conservative Councillor for Baddeley, Milton & Norton Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire.

Stoke-on-Trent, England
Joined December 2013
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Dave Evans
2 years
Last weekend @StokeFostering were at @SoTCityCouncil Hanley park jubilee event! Lovely to see families coming out to celebrate! Every child deserves that family life and loving home! You can make a real difference! 📞 01782 234555 💻
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23 days
About a decade ago I went to Alton Towers. One of the most embarrassing moments of my life was to find out I couldn’t go on some rides because of the size.
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23 days
Today I’ve lost 10 stone and was able to take my daughter on every ride at Alton Towers. I feel better in my self and walk a little taller. A lot of people feel self conscious about exercise, find it difficult or don’t know where to start.
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7 months
This ‘peaceful’ protest involved grown men screaming Tory scum at my 11 yr old daughter…. These people aren’t really bothered about a cause, they make little videos like that try and make a profile for themselves and intimidate others. A disgrace to our city
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On Friday 23rd February, Stoke and Newcastle conservatives held a re-election fundraising dinner with Ben Adam (Conservative Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire). A peaceful “SURPRISE” protest outside Mirchi Restaurant was held.
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23 days
I felt self conscious about going to the gym, I couldn’t really run and didn’t really know what to do. I started walking, a few miles each day. That turned into going to the gym, late at night when it was quiet. Today I can run miles, having done 2️⃣ half marathons.
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2 years
Completed my first full half marathon today! I used to weigh 25 stone, struggled to walk for long distances never mind run! Without doubts one of the proudest things I’ve done!
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Dave Evans
5 years
Did you ever think you’d see the chairman of @Conservatives @JamesCleverly door knocking on Norton estate! That’s because we know Stoke North has had enough of being ignored by successive labour MPs. So many can’t wait to vote for @JEGullis and back @BorisJohnson on Thursday!
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7 months
@chrismills964 So you’re ok with people intimidating a child?
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Dave Evans
3 years
A couple of nasty comments on Facebook last week about my weight, and running. Always been self conscious when I’m running so it did bother me, but you can’t let other people dictate what you do! 5 miles through Cobridge this morning!
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Dave Evans
7 months
@NavidKaleem 1/2 I backed a motion at council calling for a ceasefire, as did all Stoke-on-Trent Cllrs. I also have no issues with peaceful protests. Coming inside to deliberately intimidate as happened, hurling insults as happened is wrong.
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Dave Evans
3 years
Still a way to go, but I am proud at how much weight I have lost! #winning
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7 months
@chrismills964 Ah you’re an anti semite, why didn’t you say so. You a Labour member to?
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Dave Evans
2 years
There is no better reception than running through your own ward as part of the Potters Arf! Incredbily proud to say. I successfully ran my 2 half marathons! Raising funds for MHA and @HUBBFoundation_ as well as promoting the brilliant @StokeFostering Really really proud!
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7 months
@NavidKaleem 2/2 I’d add that the man who calls himself Stoke-on-Trent Tiger, and his organisation are nothing only thugs. I won’t engage with anyone who is connected to them.
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Dave Evans
1 year
I’m a conservative, and a proud one but hearing Lucy Fraser this morning blame everything except the behaviour of our parliamentary party for the loss of dedicated, hard working local Cllrs is an insult. Say sorry, take responsibility.
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5 years
7st 10 lost so far!
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3 years
Had a sort out in my home office, found some old leaflets from 2015. Weight loss is hard, really hard but it is absolutely worth it!
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7 months
@chrismills964 Yet you’ve not condemned people screaming at my daughter? Or in your view is that ok because I’m a Tory? Curious as to where the line is
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Dave Evans
3 years
Every now and then it’s good to take a moment and consider how far you’ve come. I did put a little weight on in lockdown, but I’m back 🏃‍♂️ and going the gym, but I’m still a massively different person than I was 5 years ago! #weightloss #winning
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2 years
All set for tomorrow’s @HanleyEconomic Potters Arf.
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2 years
It’s a good job I’ve got a spare pair for the Lord Mayors ball, these are now wayyyyy too big!
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Dave Evans
4 years
Can’t quite believe the transformation in @HanleyPark Incredible work to preserve the heritage of the park, while making sure it works in the 21st century. Heritage being used at its best!
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5 years
Certainly on the way... still a way to go but getting there! #winning #weightloss
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5 years
Spectacular view of @stwater Derwent dam this afternoon ! One of the most beautiful places I know
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3 years
Very proud to have been able to not only finish my stint, but carry on until the end! Amazing atmosphere, especially running through Baddeley Green and Milton! Got to celebrate with my mates @AbiBrown1 @faisal_hussa1n and @DrChandraK9 and the fantastic @StokeFostering team
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Dave Evans
5 years
It’s quite clear to me that @UKLabour proposal to scrap OFSTED would be a major step back, not just for education but for children’s social care. Removal of challenge does nothing to improve standards!
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Dave Evans
5 years
Very proud to be apart of such amazing team, @Conservatives going from 7 to 15 in May, and taking all three seats last night! No group of people id rather stand with! Congratulations to @JEGullis , @jogideon and Jack! #Congain
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Dave Evans
5 years
Our canal network is one of the best resources we have, perfect for a quick walk at lunch or a run in the evening 🏃‍♂️
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5 years
Less than a mile from Stoke-on-Trent's city centre, the Trent & Mersey Canal corridor was looking particularly lush this lunchtime #heritage #canals
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5 years
The things you see when your cycling to work #mystokestory
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Dave Evans
4 years
My MP @JEGullis doing a superb job in standing up for our history and heritage! War memorial stand for those that fought for our country and defended our freedoms!
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4 years
"Had allied forces not been successful in their mission, make no mistake: we would be living under the tyranny of totalitarian, fascist insanity." Tory MP Jonathan Gullis proposes legislation that would increase punishments for desecrating war memorials.
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Dave Evans
5 years
Very proud to be re-elected to continue represent Baddeley, Milton and Norton. It’s been an honour to work for my home, and a pleasure to be joint by @JamesSmith_SoT and Carl Edwards. #congain #BaddeleyMiltonNorton
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Dave Evans
3 years
Noticed these posters at a couple of schools with in my patch, brilliant to see walking to school being promoted! I know not everyone can but I do think a lot of car journeys can be cut out by walking where possible!
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Dave Evans
3 years
Last run before Sunday. Good time to reflect, I’m only doing 5 miles of #pottersarf but as someone that once weighed 25 stone I’m proud of how far I’ve come. That being said I’d murder a full English right about now!
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Dave Evans
2 years
Our economy is the single biggest issue facing us right now. Bringing stability, growth and support to small and medium sized businesses is key! Earlier this year I heard first hand at the @TeapotMilton the view of @RishiSunak I’m supporting him for leader #readyforRishi
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Dave Evans
4 years
3 miles this morning, felt much stronger and better! Pace improved to!
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2 years
Took a walk down Piccadilly this afternoon before @StokeFostering set at the #Betterworldfestival Seeing the neurodiversity umbrella installation!
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Dave Evans
4 years
Through A level and Degree I’ve studied the 1986 garden festival on Stoke as an example @of regeneration! Found this in @SoTCityCouncil today with the original layout!
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Dave Evans
4 years
First run in over a month... it hurt! But I got through it!
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Dave Evans
4 years
This is from someone who would tell you I’m horrid because I’m a Tory.... yet sees nothing wrong with making nasty comments about my weight.... You crack on trolling pal, I’ll keep delivering, losing weight, and generally working every day to make my city better!
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@TrueCrimePhill @DoreJayne Dave Evans is a big fan of eating out or in or anywhere it seems.
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2 years
Incredibly proud moment! Celebrating our amazing social care staff, and all they have achieved over the past 12 months. There is not a finer group of people I would wish to work with! @LTPM2
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3 years
Way harder this morning than it’s been for a while, managed 5.5 miles through Tunstall and Burslem, including Hamil road!
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2 years
Final week of Knife Angel events, had this sent to me done by @SoTCityCouncil learning disability’s youth group. Very proud to see how this has touched lives across our city!
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Dave Evans
5 years
A year or so ago I got anxious going into a gym, I started running early in the morning so no one was about because I was self conscious, today I ran in the evening with people all around. Sometimes you have to get through your barriers to really win! 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪
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Dave Evans
3 years
My mates at @Sotlive often use the photo of me on the right, as you can see I’ve lost weight since then! In all seriousness it’s always good to see the difference!
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5 years
Ran my first ever non stop 10K this morning!!!!!! Can’t quite believe I’ve been able to do it! #winning #weightloss #fitness #mystokestory 💪🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️
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2 years
All set up for a sleep out in Norton Green this evening to raise money for the Red Cross Couldn’t find a more beautiful place to camp down by the River Trent
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3 years
4 miles through Norton Heights, Sneyd Green, Carmountside and Milton. By far the strongest I’ve felt during a run, my fastest time ever for that route!
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Dave Evans
7 years
Sunday afternoon listening to what #Stokevoters think in #Bircheshead . Concerns raised about Labour betraying their votes!
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Dave Evans
1 year
Tomorrow I will relinquish one of the most important jobs I could ever hold, our cities lead member for children services. In my time I’ve overseen improvements to our services rated by @Ofstednews Pushed for opportunities for our young people through our #bethefuture work
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Dave Evans
5 years
Incredibly proud to join the cabinet at @SoTCityCouncil responsible for children and young people, and to serve with our new council leader @AbiBrown1
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Dave Evans
2 years
Todays Ofsted report marks a major milestone in our journey of improvement. Massively proud of everyone at @SoTCityCouncil and what we have achieved.
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1 year
When I first started the gym I went at 11 at night because I felt self conscious. Similarly when I started running in the streets it took a long time to feel remotely comfortable Today I read a tweet like the one below and can say whilst I find it rude it doesn’t stop me…
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Dave Evans
3 years
First time I have been in the refurbed cafe at Hanley Park. Such a beautiful place to have a sit and watch the world go by, on my way to @FamilybyUk picnic
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4 years
Nipped to Hanley this morning, great to see people out socially distancing and supporting the City Centre! Some fantastic entertainment put on by @StokeontrentBID
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Dave Evans
2 years
A year ago today I ran half of a half marathon! Since then I managed to run 2 half marathons and continue to build up my fitness and lose weight. It is very hard at times but it makes a huge difference!
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Dave Evans
3 years
Change takes time! Whether it’s changing services, a city or yourself! 6 years change for me! #persistence #winning 💪🏃‍♂️
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3 years
10k this morning, hitting Chell Heath, Fegg Hayes, Tunstall, Stanfields, Burslem, Cobridge, Sneyd Green and home! Good pace, and really enjoyed it! 💪🏅🏃‍♂️
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2 years
Superb evening at the children in care awards today! Some amazing stories from our youngest children! So proud of them, and all they achieve!
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4 years
Watching Stoke on countryfile.... one of my proudest moments as a @SoTCityCouncil councillor was to chair planning. This second phase of Victoria ground gaining permission on my final meeting as chair! #Proud
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2 years
Opening of Tunstall hall this morning, bringing an historic space in our city back into use. Home to one of our new family hubs! Ensuring children and families are apart of our future as a city, and they are apart of celebrating our heritage!
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4 years
Really like my @meganroseltd Chatterley Whitfield print for my home office! #christmas
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3 years
I hate this photo, but I keep it saved as a favourite on my phone. It remind me everyday of why I keep going, keep 🏃‍♂️. My daughter doesn’t recognise him 🔽
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4 years
I was asked yesturday why my ward is special to me. I talked about my community, my family history and what I believe about our City. I forgot to mention this view.... this is Baddeley,Milton and Norton. This is home, and it’s my great honour to represent it! #home #mystokestory
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4 years
4th 🏃‍♂️ this week following with weighing myself. During lockdown I’ve put on weight but I’ve lost consistently over the last 3 weeks, up to 8lb lost so far!
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1 year
First run in nearly 8 months, knee still soar but unbelievably glad to be back out along the Caldon! Not quick, nor long (1.6 mile) but back! 💪
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Dave Evans
7 years
Cold morning but great buzz in the @SoTConservative team out in #ParkHall support great local Cllr & Lord Mayor Ross Irvin #teamtory @Conservatives
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5 years
Thursdays weight in day but went a day early and for first time I saw 16 Stone 12 on the scales! That’s 8stone 1 lost in total! Celebrated with 7 miles along the Caldon 🏃‍♂️😁💪
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5 years
I said I wanted to be 18 stone by my birthday, and with 3 days spare this was my weight this morning! 6stone 11lb lost so far, and now only 2st13 to go to my target! #weightloss #weightlossjourney 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪☀️
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Dave Evans
5 years
The greatest concern for anyone in Children’s services is the unknown, so the news that @SoTCityCouncil now has 0 in allocated cases, and 0 unregulated placements is incredible! It is a testimony to the hard of our fantastic staff and proof we are moving forward!
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Dave Evans
5 years
Reopening of the old railway line from Leek to Stoke could make a huge difference to mass transit across the Potteries! My residents in Baddeley, Milton and Norton and my MP @JEGullis would love to Milton station reopened!
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5 years
North Staffordshire MPs propose a bus fare cap, a tram to Leek and a new footbridge to Stoke Station during parliamentary debate on public transport
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2 years
Rare day off for half term, walk up the Roaches to be greeted by how spectacular North Staffordshire can really be! Stunning!
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5 years
3 years on.... looking at photos like these reminds me how far I’ve come!
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5 years
8 months- a lot can change in 8 months! Especially if you work hard!
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5 years
Great to see so many residents coming out to support the runners in the #PottersArf this morning in Milton! So many fantastic members of team @SoTCityCouncil running including City Director @David_Sidaway1 running for @DougieMacStoke #topeffort
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5 years
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2 years
A new personal best for 5k, 32.42 including 2 miles sub 10 minute which is also a first! Beyond proud!
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4 years
Came into the office find @StokeontrentBID latest magazine, send to 4000 students across the City! Absolutely fantastic to see our City reaching out to students to make them feel at home!
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2 years
Very proud to see @StokeFostering being presented with out Foster Friendly employer award by @faisal_hussa1n , Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent
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Dave Evans
5 years
Really looking forward to our workshop tomorrow in Smithfield developing our Children’s 4 year plan! It’s vital partners are there @StaffsCCGs @StaffsPolice @ymcans to map out how we move children’s to the centre of our Cities narrative!
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Dave Evans
5 years
Very nice of @Sotlive and @saleccles to run a story on my weighloss, there’s a way to go yet but certainly on the way!! #winning #weightloss
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Dave Evans
5 years
Just 1.5 miles outside Stoke and you can be around the stunning #Knypersleyreservoir . We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful and interesting part of the world!
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4 years
Stoke-on-Trent is known as a friendly place, people that always say hello and look out for each other. We want opportunities for all of our young people, especially those in our care. So important we push for our care leavers! My personally speaking in @Sotlive
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4 years
Out delivering our health and well-being packs to residents in #Norton A lot of waves from residents! #community
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2 years
As it’s #staffordshireday today been for a walk around one of my favourite places, Knypersley reservoir. So incredibly lucky to have this on my door step!
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7 years
A big thank you to @StaffsFire and @StaffsPolice for their efforts last night in Milton! #proud @StokePoliceNrth
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Dave Evans
5 years
In Baddeley Green campaigning this morning with my my collegue @JamesSmith_SoT and Stoke North candidate @JEGullis . A little damp but a warm reception on the doorsteps
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2 years
Today I bumped into a care leaver I’d met before, last time I saw her she was struggling, not sure what she wanted to do She now has an apprenticeship with @UnitasSoT . A position created because my mate @JamesSmith_SoT pushed for it on their board
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Dave Evans
3 years
Out at #BetterWorldFestival this afternoon promoting @StokeFostering and the incredible job foster carers do across Stoke-on-Trent. Massive thank you to Pete and Izzy for sharing their experiences, and the difference fostering can make to a family
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4 years
Abit like my mate @BorisJohnson I’ve always struggled with my weight! Having now lost over 9.5 stone I can tell you how much better I feel!
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Boris Johnson
4 years
Losing weight is hard but with some small changes we can all feel fitter and healthier. If we all do our bit, we can reduce our health risks and protect ourselves against coronavirus – as well as taking pressure off the NHS. Our Better Health Strategy
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Resident who I haven’t seen in a year or so, comes up to me so proud to say her son has not only got his maths and English but he’s going to University. She says the help he had from @SoTCityCouncil with his autism has made such a difference. Made my day!
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1 year
14 miles around Stoke-on-Trent without ever touching the road! 🚴
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8 years
Conservatives have been out in Stoke on Trent nearly every weekend since 2015! #notjustatelectiontime 26% last time- at least 34% now!
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4 years
‘Children will power the city’s progress’ My personally speaking column in @Sotlive talking about how we need to include young people in our city, both in its present and it’s future! How important it is to link together existing youth services to drive change
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2 years
Really strong 2.5 miles this morning, starting to feel stronger again and pace getting better! 💪
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3 years
Pushed myself a little further today, 6 miles through Burslem and Tunstall park, including Hamil road!
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1 year
2 more miles done. Taking in the Caldon canal, Leek New road and the fields between! Slightly quicker and feeling stronger!
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2 years
My first visit to @StaffsUni Catalyst for our @StokeonTrentOA celebration event!
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6 years
Very very cold but incredible views of #Burslem tonight for #LighNightSOT #SOTCulture
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2 years
Very proud to be at @fosteringnet awards this afternoon in Birmingham collecting our foster friendly employer of the year award! An amazing effort by businesses across our city, and our council! #proud
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2 years
Finally made it over 10 miles! 💪
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