Cllr Sam Corcoran

Published and promoted by Sam Corcoran, 7 Radbroke Close, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1YT. Views expressed are my own (except ReTweets)

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

The 2024 Cheshire East Council annual report by the Director of Public Health titled ‘the commercial determinants of health’ stated that 5 industries are responsible for more than half of all global deaths. The 5 industries are food, tobacco, alcohol, gambling and fossil fuel

[Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 @DoctorChrisVT]

Ultra Processed Food, and the system that produces it, has overtaken tobacco in terms of health and economic harms, and is also the leading cause of plastic pollution, loss of biodiversity and deforestation, and the second leading cause of emissions.
This week @TheLancet published a landmark three-part series on the science, policy and politics of #UPF. https://t.co/CNhNhLaLA0

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

Last month I was at a Caritas Conference on the Dignity of Workers and enjoyed visiting the Papal Gardens at Castel Gandolfo

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

@BBCBreaking "increased military spending is presented as the only response to an uncertain future or perceived threats. Meanwhile, the real cost falls on the poorest, who see resources for healthcare, education and social services being reduced." para 204 https://t.co/b3R9hFXnaj

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

"increased military spending is presented as the only response to an uncertain future or perceived threats. Meanwhile, the real cost falls on the poorest, who see resources for healthcare, education and social services being reduced." para 204 https://t.co/b3R9hFXnaj

[UK in Jerusalem🇬🇧 @UKinJerusalem]

Joint statement on humanitarian access in Gaza and the registration law affecting INGOS 👇

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

This morning I am at St John’s Church on Sandbach Heath for the Mothers Union coffee morning 10-12 (excellent cake)!

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

The Bank of England are running a public consultation in which animals to feature on their new banknotes. I have voted for hedgehog, kingfisher and frog https://t.co/69MccFBpD2

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

This week I have been in Rome discussing the dignity of workers following Pope Leo’s document dealing with the impact AI https://t.co/3b7jJJklCf

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

This week I am at a conference near Rome to discuss Catholic Social Teaching after the publication of Pope Leo’s letter on AI https://t.co/b3R9hFXnaj

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

From today, millions of passengers will have better train journeys.

We’ve nationalised Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express with plans to recruit more drivers and improve signalling to reduce delays and cancellations.

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

As Ebola spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the next few weeks will be crucial.

Our trusted local partners are responding now. The Church runs a considerable amount of health facilities and helps to share practical and safe advice on containing the virus.

[Alex Crawford @AlexCrawfordSky]

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world - the ancient city of Tyre - designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible historical sites. This is what it looks like today following multiple Israeli airstrikes.

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Airstrikes have not stopped in Lebanon and it has been a ceasefire in name only.

Our colleague Fadi explains more about the current humanitarian situation and how our local partners are responding.

https://t.co/GwC373d7Hp

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

Join me for Makerfield By-Election Canvassing #labour https://t.co/RrEU08UAwH

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In the era of #ArtificialIntelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human. We must lovingly safeguard the grandeur of humanity bestowed upon us and revealed in its fullness in Christ, the splendor of which no machine can ever replace. #MagnificaHumanitas
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[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

A really good morning at the Smallwood Vintage Rally with Deputy Mayor Mark Mitchell As well as traction engines there was a Spitfire fly past and a bird of prey display with a peregrine falcon flying under Amadeus the horse. The rally is open Sunday and Monday.

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

https://t.co/Su6Vta0LnT I am looking forward to attending the Smallwood Vintage Rally this weekend as Mayor of Sandbach

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

My first outing as Mayor of Sandbach is to represent the town at the Congleton Mayor Making ceremony

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Latest @WHO health data show that since 2010 there have been declines:
- of 40% in new #HIV infections
- in tobacco use and alcohol consumption
- of 36% in people needing interventions for neglected tropical diseases

But here are some of the challenges:
- malaria incidence increased 8.5%
- anemia affects over 30% of women of reproductive age, with no improvement over the past decade
- prevalence of overweight among children under five reached over 5%
- violence against women remains widespread

These data tell a story of both progress and persistent inequality, with many people, especially women, children and those in underserved communities, still denied the basic conditions for a healthy life.

Investing in stronger, more equitable health systems, including resilient health data systems, is essential to achieve #HealthForAll.

[Cllr Sam Corcoran @CllrSam]

I am now on my way home after a symposium at Westminster Cathedral Hall on The Dignity of Workers on the 21st Century

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Not enough aid is entering Gaza and severe restrictions are hampering the work of aid agencies.

Our partner Caritas Jerusalem told us how teams are responding to the growing public health disaster which includes outbreaks of rodents, flies and disease.

https://t.co/rbaeLhgXrU