Ross Thomas

Weather enthusiast. Love all-things Maesteg. For issues re my role as County Councillor #Maesteg West get in touch via DM. Opinions my own.

[Ross Thomas @rosslpthomas]

@AlunTredegar But up until last week, they haven’t had access to the civil service to help them properly plan? Surely we’d all rather a planned approach in favour of a botched job.

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

New session alert!

NEED-TO-KNOW: All Things Equal session on the new preventative duty as part of the Worker Protection Act:

https://t.co/j2Oumxj1rR

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

Our joint statement, alongside 'Back the Bill' partners @ShelterCymru & @CIHCymru, to the publication of the White Paper on adequate housing: https://t.co/GrbgsInNVO

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

We're in the market for a new team mate.

Do you want to join our senior management team as our Head of Partnerships and Member Services?

Apply by 12pm on Monday 4 November.

https://t.co/VoTYFTB7jr

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, shared and cared at our Stronger Together event in Swansea. Only together can we tackle housing for sanctuary seekers in Wales.

Closing remarks from @AlicjaTaiPawb
@eystwales @HJCymru @NACCOMnetwork @SwanseaCouncil @welshrefcouncil

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

For International Day of Older Persons, we're hosting a 'Let’s Talk' on how we support older people in Wales, exploring some key issues faced by older people in housing.
With speakers from @agecymru @talkolderpeople & @CRCymru
Join the conversation: https://t.co/SXA4bLmbQS

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

The Autumn @TPASCymru & Tai Pawb Disability Network will be focussing on the work of the Hafod Physical Adaptations Panel.
For tenants and staff with an interest in disability issues in social housing.
Free of charge for TPAS Cymru or Tai Pawb members: https://t.co/XXFbwHTMZm

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

Campbell is a supporter of the Right to Adequate Housing in Wales.
Are you?
We're aiming for over 500 signatories from across the housing sector.
If you work in housing, homelessness or support work, please sign: https://t.co/Pw0Qvf4mUB

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

LLONGYFARCHIADAU / CONGRATULATIONS 🌟

We are thrilled to have awarded @MelinHomes 'QED Leader' status, recognising their continued & leading work in equality, diversity & inclusion.

A huge 'well done' to everyone throughout the organisation!

Read more: https://t.co/OqtE79sI7J

[Cymru Global @WCIA_Wales]

Wales statement of solidarity and togetherness – Datganiad Cymru o undod a chydberthynas

https://t.co/iUs5UiZdNl

[Tai Pawb @TaiPawb]

This afternoon, we have issued a short statement, standing resolutely with our Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority colleagues - be they members, stakeholders or tenants. We have also provided pointers towards support & guidance. See the full release here: https://t.co/ixVPoZFAzb

[YouGov @YouGov]

What is the best type of weather?

Sunny and warm: 88% like or love
Sunny and cold: 70%
Sunny and hot: 67%
Snow: 53%
Thunder and lightning: 51%
Light rain: 23%
Cloudy: 21%
Heavy rain: 20%
Showers: 18%
Overcast: 16%
Fog: 15%
Windy: 14%
Drizzle: 12%
Hail: 12%
Sleet: 7%

https://t.co/Km61mFHmlj

[Ciaran Jenkins @C4Ciaran]

The Lord Almighty has had a busy week

[Keiran O'Neill @KeiranON]

A lot happened yesterday but this quote from John Reid in the Lords is a belter 😂

[Ross Thomas @rosslpthomas]

@Huw_Cook Congrats!

[Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff]

This column by former Welsh Tory MP @JonesyFay is really insightful and actually made me lol.

“No more Liz Truss. Perhaps there are upsides…”

https://t.co/6MiL74RDkz

[Ross Thomas @rosslpthomas]

More politics aside, absolutely love this too - sent off to Westminster with a bit of hywl and fire in the belly! ❤️

[ITV Wales News @ITVWales]

From Wales to Westminster🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
First-time MP Ann Davies was sent off from Carmarthen in style, with a moving rendition of the Welsh national anthem. She's one of 32 Welsh MPs travelling to London following the results of the General Election.
Video credit: Alun Lenny

[Ross Thomas @rosslpthomas]

Politics aside, love this ❤️

[Andy Davies @adavies4]

Lovely unscripted moment this morning in the Welsh Parliament as a brilliant young choir from Ysgol Treganna in Cardiff - singing Safwn yn y Bwlch in rehearsal - bump into the Prime Minister (watch their reaction at the end 🎶)

[Ross Thomas @rosslpthomas]

Re-appointed Chief Mouser.

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

As Starmer announces his first cabinet, confirmation of the one individual staying put:

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

Rishi Sunak has offered his resignation to The King but Keir Starmer has yet to be appointed as Prime Minister, so who's in charge? Me.