David Munro

Independent Waverley Borough Councillor for Western Commons ward. Lives in Frensham, S of Farnham. Chair of Why Me?, the national restorative justice charity.

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Went to see firefighters on Thursley Road near the fire that broke out yesterday at the Southern end of Hankley Common. They told me the fire was under control and dying down but they would be keeping a careful watch on the site for some time yet. Thank you @SurreyFRS

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Last night, very pleased to be elected Deputy Mayor of Waverley Borough. It’s a great honour.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Thank you to the staff, trustees, volunteers, ambassadors, and other friends of Why me? who joined our festive celebration yesterday evening! And a massive thank you to @theCOOKkitchen for generously sponsoring our event with delicious desserts.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Is violence normal? What is the role of Restorative Justice in reducing violence? How are shame and violence connected?

Great questions from @JacobFreeeman & Why me? Chair @DavidJMunro in the first of this year’s Reith Lectures.

🎧 Tune in at 40:47 ⤵️
https://t.co/vsmOC6shGL

[Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance]

Last week we premiered all 10 films @WarnerBrosUK. A panel chaired by @mcneil_tom with @whymeUK's Will Gilluley, filmmaker Nick Alexander, Jemma En Rose @RIFT_social_ent & @DannyShawNews explored how storytelling and media shape public understanding and policy change.

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Good to be at a Surrey Hills National Landscapes symposium, where the new branding for Surrey Hills was unveiled - looks good. My particular interest is how to stop byways open to all traffic (BOATs) being damaged by badly-driven 4x4s and bikes.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

The prison population has risen by 93% in the past 30 years & England and Wales has one of the highest imprisonment rates in western Europe.

The sentencing review is an opportunity for a much-needed reset.

Read more: https://t.co/4s5K7WSHLm

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Went along to Liphook today for the consultation event for extending the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty extension to South of Dockenfield in Hampshire. I wholeheartedly agree the AONB should be extended and hope it goes through - it will take some time though.

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Good news - the van blocking Green Lane Churt has now been removed. It’s taken longer than wished as there is a legal process to go through, but thanks to everyone who lobbied effectively to get it done.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Have you experienced barriers or challenges when working restoratively in prisons? Our upcoming forum is a space for you to share your thoughts and experiences!

Sign up today, and share your thoughts in advance by filling out a short survey.

https://t.co/U6grHT6Uhs

[Why me? @whymeUK]

After his son was attacked, Rob took part in a restorative process with one of the attackers. “It felt like a weight had been lifted from me that I didn’t even realise I was carrying."

If you've been harmed by a crime, RJ could help you move forward.

https://t.co/BUxAPOR3oc

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

A great privilege to meet Lord Timpson, the Prisons’ Minister, at the inaugural 2024 Reith Lecture - in my hat as Chair of Why Me? the charity that campaigns for more Restorative Justice.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Why me? Chair of Trustees @DavidJMunro had a great evening attending the @BBCRadio4 Reith Lectures alongside Prisons Minister @JamesTCobbler!

Dr Gwen Adshead considered the motivations and rehabilitation of those who commit violent acts – including through Restorative Justice.

[Waverley Lib Dems 🔶🇺🇦 @WaverleyLibDems]

@DavidJMunro Dear Cllr Munro - thank you for your comments; the motion passed by @WaverleyBC made it clear the Council supports means testing for the Allowance in principle, but has no confidence it could be done before this winter - as you will know, govt has undertaken no impact assessment.

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Congratulations Julian. I know you’re a centrist Conservative so hope you will be able to rein in some of your more extreme colleagues - such as some of those vying for the party leadership.

[Julian Ellacott @JulianEllacott]

I’m humbled to have been elected as Chairman of the @conservatives National Convention. Thank you to all who supported me, and to those who put themselves forward for election for all of the roles. Time to get to work! 💙

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

As an independent councillor at Waverley I agree with this response below but would also have liked to see my Council acknowledge that the Winter Fuel Allowance needs reforming so that only people who really need it get it - not all pensioners, rich and poor alike.

[Waverley Lib Dems 🔶🇺🇦 @WaverleyLibDems]

Lib Dem-led @WaverleyBC's response, tonight, to the government's hastily-applied cuts to pensioners' #WinterFuelPayments 👇

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Our CEO, Sara Dowling, attended this @MoJGovUK meeting with @AlexDaviesJones and other organisations supporting victims and witnesses in the justice system. Sara says the following:

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Useful meeting at @WaverleyBC last night, scrutinising the emerging council strategic plan for the next three years - an important document. My main point was that we mustn’t just concentrate on building affordable housing, important though that is, but also move-on properties

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Great photo! Why me? is in very good hands.

[Why me? @whymeUK]

Why me? CEO Sara Dowling was delighted to meet with patron Mel Giedroyc today to discuss exciting plans ahead. We are so grateful for Mel's support and look forward to working together!

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Good webinar about new project to improve heathlands in West Surrey. I proposed that controls on noisy bikes & 4x4s in sensitive areas should be strengthened - to the benefit of wildlife, residents & more respectful visitors. Didn’t get a firm answer, but will keep on the case.

[David Munro @DavidJMunro]

Volunteering at Alice Holt Forest on a blisteringly hot day running our usual Thursday morning session helping people with disabilities of various kinds to ride specially-designed bikes. Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling (AHIC) is a great charity bringing joy & freedom to so many.