Wendy Thomas

Labour County Councillor for Dursley division. Open Data and Transparency professional. Public transport advocate. Views are my own.

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

What a happy day. Well done Simon. We are still here to support and help you in any way!

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@rrosenthal Small world!!

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Cerys thinks voting is boring. Nothing could be further from the truth! Don't forget to vote today. And bring an ID.
#dogsatpollingstations #Labour #toriesoutnow #welshterrier @SimonforStroud

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@SteveHyndside @TheGreenParty @GlosCC It's gonna be an interesting year!

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

This is madness! But it does show that the meat and dairy industries are nervous.
https://t.co/vLNyxhzcXA

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@Cath_Braun @20splentyforus @GlosCC Couldn't agree more. Wales has implemented 20mph in areas like this- why not Gloucestershire?

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

And in 2023, public transport is free for residents. We must change the conversation on transport-- a better way is possible! Vote for candidates who will prioritise this, from parish councillors to MPs. #publictransport #HumanRights

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Mallorca believes that public transport is a right. ¿Por que no, Inglaterra? #publictransport #HumanRights #buses #trains

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

I agree. These proposals are just a drop in the bucket! We need properly funded public transport and it MUST be a priority for all levels of govt.

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Yesterday I proposed a motion to end trail hunting on land owned by #gloscc. Gloucestershire has the most incidents of illegal hunts and 'hunt havoc' in England and Wales. Much more needs to be done to crack down on this. #illegalhunting #AnimalCruelty

[League Against Cruel Sports @LeagueACS]

"While we applaud councillors for taking steps towards ending hunting on council land, only a comprehensive outright ban will prevent public land being used for illegal hunting and the anti-social behaviour associated with hunts."

Read more: https://t.co/Pe8fA1cEnz

#EndHunting

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@GWRHelp I don't want choice! I want the seat I paid for and a humane train service. We had to get off the train at Reading as people were starting to faint. Completely unacceptable!

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@GWRHelp 10.34 from Stroud to Paddington cancelled today, no explanation. Looking forward to either standing for 90 minutes or sitting on a dirty floor. How is this acceptable? First class is empty of course...

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

@GWRHelp We got off at Reading to wait for a less crowded train, when the woman behind me started to hyperventilate and was about to faint.... Still no response from @GWRHelp

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

No response so far from @GWRHelp although this account is active on Saturdays at this time. The train is now packed like a rush hour tube. My plans to get some work done are gone; instead I am focusing on finding a pocket of breathing space....

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Handy tip! Tearing it up first is optional.

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Well done, Wales. It's a disgrace that Gloucestershire is not doing this!

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

We are losing 2-3 bus routes a day by my (pre-coffeee) maths. #Labour would put #buses back under local control, which is a great first step. #Torycuts #publictransport

https://t.co/WdGv4nKcex

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Read my blog reflecting on 4 fabulous years on IATI! I'm so proud of what the tech team has achieved-- a real step change in professionalising IATI's tech estate. #opendata #transparency

[IATI @IATI_aid]

From 1 July IATI will have a new Secretariat. We say a sad farewell to @devinitorg and thank them for 10 wonderful years leading #IATI's Tech Team.

Read farewell blog from IATI Tech Lead @wendyrides: https://t.co/4k9r391VED

#opendata #tech4good @pelleaardema

[Wendy Thomas @wendyrides]

Revolting & amoral. The Tories partied whilst the rest of us were locked down and unable to visit loved ones DYING of covid. Several of this lot got honours. The police did nothing. #ToryHQ #NeverForget #NeverForgive #PartygateVideo #ToriesOutNow

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

December 14th 2020
Tories drink & dance at Covid rules in first ever Partygate video
Johnson has given honours to (soon to be Lord) Shaun Bailey and Ben Mallet both of whom were at this party

No govt or political party has ever disgusted me more
https://t.co/kwpTlQQpjH