King Charles Visits Battersea and I was surprised at what I realised

Deputy Leader Cllr Akinola looks back over the past month: "October has been an inspiring, uplifting month here in Wandsworth, filled...

One of the things I enjoy the most about my role is the unexpected portfolio of Arts and Culture. It's one of the most fun parts and it...

New Year reflections

Summer really is here! It's been a while since I caught up with you because everyone is firing from all cyclinders. The cambridge...

First week back in 2023

Last month I was asked to write an article for the Local Government association for Black History month. LGA is non-partisan so I was...

What is dignity? Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. Like...

I did a video with Cllr Rachel Onikosi. Gosh!

Anyone who has met or will be meeting over the next month, I apologise. I will mention my birthday. Someone asked me why I make such a...

With the cost of living increasing so much for everyday things it was with great reticence that I turned on my central heating this week....

It's been a tiring two weeks where everyone seems to be getting irritable and restless. Things are very visibly re-opening and rules look...

It's been a tiring two weeks where everyone seems to be getting irritable and restless. Things are very visibly re-opening and rules look...

The bank holiday meant I actually got to take 1 day off/lost a day so the title of this blog update should really read This fortnight...

Last weeks post went down very well with Graveney residents, thanking me for un-shrouding the mystery of #CouncillorLife. It is pretty...

I felt so honoured this year to be recognised by a couple of papers and blogs for international women's day. I spoke to the Brixton Blog,...

10 months into the CoVID-19 mess and the name doesn't fit the tin. In truth. I didn't experience COVID-19 - that was something that...

Going Live

Film about food waste and climate change

It's been 7 weeks. This week: Government advice changed from 'Stay Home' to 'Stay Alert'; Schools are set to reopen on the 1st June; the...