Mother,Grandmother, Great Grandmother-Councillor for East Chesterton, Labour Party, Former Mayor of Cambridge 2014-2015 & 2019 - 2020 - Exec Cllr for Housing
Cambridge, England
Joined September 2011
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Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Congratulations, Cameron Holloway and Rachel Wade, on being elected Leader and Deputy Leader of Cambridge City Labour Group. They are expected to be confirmed as Leader and Deputy Leader of @camcitco at the Council AGM on 22nd May.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
At last night's full council meeting, the Labour cllrs put forward a motion aimed at raising awareness of the risks of lithium-ion batteries and calling for action from government. Proposed by @cameron8172 and seconded by @BGardinerSmith read more here👇
cambridgelabour.org.uk/news/…
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Thanks @Gerribird for completing our pre-election survey - here are your results.
You scored 5/5. Thank you for pledging to make streets safer for kids in Cambridge! #schoolstreets #CambridgeElects #LE2024
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Labour has a vision for a beautiful, sustainable and thriving city and we are fully committed to working tirelessly for Cambridge in the years ahead. It's only by voting Labour on May 2nd that you can guarantee that the fantastic work we’ve been doing can continue 🌹
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Labour will also ensure future development will be managed sustainably in the face of acute regional water scarcity. We understand these challenges and are well placed to tackle them.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Cambridge is an ever-changing place and a city which will undeniably continue to play a part in the prosperity of the region and the country in the future. With increasing interest in Cambridge, we must robustly challenge how Cambridge’s success will be shared by all residents.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Labour is building record numbers of new council homes, collecting bins efficiently and consistently, improving our play areas and green spaces, and working hard with our partners to make our city a safer place. This is work we can guarantee we will continue delivering.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Cambridge Labour is delighted to release its 2024 City Council election Manifesto. You can read the full manifesto on our website here:
cambridgelabour.org.uk/2731-…
@chrisMa60235 this is not happening it’s dead and buried- so people are being told lies
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Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Cambridge Labour has today published its annual City Report!
The City Report is an annual report laying out the top 40 achievements of the Labour-led Council from the past year.
cambridgelabour.org.uk/cambr…
That’s great @TerryGalloway we need more
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Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
A young woman who said she was abused in a children’s home and ended up homeless at 13, has said her story is not unique among care leavers.
So brave @Kerrie26906158 and @Gerribird thanks for speaking out.
@cameron8172 @brygoodliffe
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ca…
Petition: Make people with Parkinson's Disease automatically eligible for Blue Badges petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Last night, @CambridgeLabour Executive Councillors met to formally recommend our budget to Council. Labour's strong financial stewardship over the last ten years has kept Cambridge in a sound position, and this year's budget is full of investment in our city and communities.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Last Friday I visited the new
@camcitco
Meadows Centre. Great to see the work our councillors are doing and share the excellent work of @sam_carling_, @AliceGilderdale , Rachel Wade, and @Gerribird
Statement on Ekin Road housing estate - Cambridge City Council cambridge.gov.uk/news/2023/1…
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Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
I was stuck in Sidney St on a no 2 bus for over half an hour on Saturday evening. The traffic leaving the city centre was just not moving.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Enough!
It is just horror after horror after horror.
Remember these precious and beautiful lives. They are human beings with names and faces. And they are being indiscriminately slaughtered.
What unconscionable inhumanity. We need a ceasefire, now.
Councillor Gerri Bird East Chesterton retweeted
Cambridge City Labour Councillors’ Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict.
Cambridge Labour City Councillors stand in solidarity with the innocent civilians of both Israel and Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire.
See full statement below: cambridgelabour.org.uk/news/…
