In my capacity as press officer for the Cardiff Conservative Group :-
'In light of recent comments on social media, Cllr Kathryn Kelloway has been suspended from Cardiff's Conservative Group. No further comments will be made at this time'.
Hi
@ILovesTheDiff
@ceri
. I have launched a petition following your tweets. Great idea I Loves The Diff. We are calling on Cardiff Council to name a small road near to the new Bus Station as 'Cheers Drive'. It would bring a smile to many faces. Please sign
And so it begins... The campaign to elect the hard working and charming
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
to serve the people of Cardiff North. Mo is all about the people and local issues and has a work ethic which is second to none. Working hard gets rewards and I hope to see him elected as my MP.
I raised an amendment this afternoon about the abuse on social media and in person I have received over the last 22 years which included a sympathy card with hope you die, dead flowers, car kicked in, blood smeared on the car, faeces in my windows, pornographic videos etc.
Today is a special day for me. It marks 25 years on
@cardiffcouncil
, representing
#Rhiwbina
&
#Pantmawr
. And what a huge honour & a privilege it has been. I only wish my wonderful dad was still here to see it. Thank you to my friends & colleagues - you know who you are.
#Cardiff
Such a friendly team here canvassing for
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
in Cardiff North today. Great to meet people on the doorstep switching to vote Conservative this time in order to respect the referendum and get Brexit done.
Just a handful of protestors outside the Assembly shouting ‘boo’. Shame people don’t have respect for people holding high office. There’s many more constructive ways of getting your voice heard. They were very small in number, however, and appeared to have no traction!
My ward colleagues & I have been advised that a licensing application has been received for a ‘Rhiwbina Tap and Cellar’ on Heol y Deri. Please let us know your views. If you would like us to pass on your comments, please make that clear as it’s a strict formal process. Thanks.
Another week. More abuse on social media & rude emails. Another threat of harm & another death threat. I wonder what's wrong with people? Police have all the phone numbers (not hidden this time). So please expect a call. My social media is also being monitored.
#iwontbesilenced
Good luck to my cousin
@SachaBaronCohen
with his new film launched today
@BoratSagdiyev
. You would have to go a long way to find a more principled, kind and lovely man. Fond memories of a family party with our two dads singing.
#Borat2
So very sorry
@LeeEvansWales
to hear the news today. No words can help at this time. Carys was a wonderful lady who cared deeply for others. She always had time for people; had immense compassion and understanding. Her blog was all about helping others.
Thanks to
@mattdiscombe
for contacting me and writing the article about my abuse over the years. I have one strong message for bullies 'you won't win'.
*** Please see the proposals for the new playground in Caedelyn Park. Literally hot off the press. The timescale is tight as we are so keen to see a new playground in place as soon as possible so please send us your views by 10pm on the 31st January. ***
Thinking of the staff team of Sir David Amess. The small staff teams work so closely together, often for very long hours and get to know the MP and often their family very well. Hope they are being supported also. A very, very sad day.
Thanks to
@ILovesTheDiff
for the idea and
@ceri
for the tweet. I am really pleased that the petition is gaining support. I hope that the Council will be agreeable to naming a street ‘Cheers Drive’ as a thank you to the bus drivers.
@Cardiffbus
What a brilliant piece on
@ITVWales
tonight on the amazing
@RhiwbinaRFC
Dave Hobbs. Dave will battle against the odds as he's a fighter. Huge respect for everyone running for the charities being supported. Thanks
@AndreaByrneTV
for telling a wider audience.
#100kforhobbsy
The 5th June 2020 should have been a memorable day. My family & I should have been in Buckingham Palace at the ceremony where I was due to be awarded an MBE for Political & Public Service. Sadly, due to coronvirus it has been postponed. Something to look forward to in the future.
I've received a terribly abusive message from Zak Hutchinson on Twitter this morning which is being reported to the Police. Something needs to be done about keyboard warriors before serious harm is done. I'm reflecting on my social media accounts and who can access them.
I cannot understand the decision by Welsh Government to stop licensed premises selling alcohol - I can understand decisions regarding closures, time limits (10pm) but closing at 6pm and not being able to sell a product which is fundamental to their business makes no sense at all.
Huge congratulations to my cousin Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Autism Research at the University of Cambridge. For services to People with Autism. (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) for receiving a Knighthood in the
#newyearhonours
list. So well deserved. A leading light.
The overwhelming number of people go into politics for the right reason - to help others & support communities. This lovely exchange shows people can get along across the political divide. It’s really important to be kind, honest & principled. People will respect you for that.
Seeing and hearing reports of antisemitism live and kicking on the streets of London. It's absolutely terrifying for Jewish families. I've had to log a number of issues over the years, including two in recent weeks. I cannot believe this is happening in this day and age. 💔
*** Breaking news... I’m advised that
@PEBradbury
tonight, directed by the Labour Group, was made to pull his Dog Proposals. Press release expected tomorrow. ***
Another day. Another meeting with the Police. More unbelievably awful messages.
Investigations continue, so I’m confident the culprit or culprits will be caught. It’s making me work harder each time I’m abused which will irritate the bullies!
It’s important to speak out.
Thanks to the excellent Scenes of Crime Officers
@swpolice
who came to deal with another incident tonight. I'm sure the person or persons who are doing this have my social media accounts on alert. After the incident I went & chaired a meeting of 70 people. It's not stopping me.
Had to call the Police again tonight. My stalker is becoming more problematic following the death threat a few months ago.
It won’t stop me working harder and fighting for every vote this coming week for
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
. Just in case the person thinks it will stop me...
What a pleasure to hear
@DehennaDavison
speak this evening. Such a down to earth lady who fought so hard to win her seat of Bishop Auckland. Great to hear about election night and her start in Parliament. Wish her every good wish for the future.
So very sad to hear the passing of Dave Hobbs from
#Rhiwbina
in the early hours of this morning. Dave was always helping others and my thoughts are with his family, friends and the wider community today.
@Adrian1Robson
@oliverwowen
@RhiwbinaRFC
I must thank
@swpolice
for their ongoing help. Another incident tonight which they are investigating. I am truly grateful for all the kind messages I've received from so many residents and several politicians across the political divide.
A new coffee shop is opening in
#Rhiwbina
in a few months time in the Corals building. It will be run by
@coffilab
. I'll keep you updated on all the details.
Get well soon Boris. Our thoughts are with you,
@carriesymonds
and all the family. I know you're a real fighter and will fight this dreadful illness with all your might. You have support from so many.
#StayHomeSaveLives
I am beyond thrilled that
@craig4monty
has been appointed PPS to
@RishiSunak
. Such a sad loss from Cardiff's politics, but doing an outstanding job for the people of Montgomeryshire. I knew he'd be one to watch. Well done Craig.
If you are going to send me abusive private messages on social media, I will be reporting you to
@SWPCardiff
. Your abuse just spurs me on to work even harder; which I know you don't want.
⏩ To the person who just told me that he was going to personally ensure that I was going to 'burn in hell'.
⏩ You foolishly didn't block your number.
⏩ I've logged this with the Police.
Just finished talking to a lady from Cardiff North about the election. When I asked if she was voting for
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
she said 'absolutely yes; and my husband is driving back from West Wales (and back again) to also vote for him'. Such a great level of support for Mo.
I have been advised that there is a group of people against the vaccine on the motorway bridge on Rhiwbina Hill who are currently attaching banners telling people not to get vaccinated & not to vaccinate children. They cannot place banners on the Highways so have alerted officers
Thanks to
@swpolice
officers who have responded quickly and efficiently to the issues I’m facing currently. Thanks also to Cardiff Council for their input. Here’s a message to the person or persons doing this ‘I won’t stop working hard. This drives me harder’.
I've had my fair share of incidents over the years, but a post published today is absolutely vile about my colleagues and I, coupled with very personally insulting comments about me. I'll keep working harder which will frustrate them more.
➡️You can remove our campaign boards.
➡️You can be rude about our appearance.
➡️You can attack us & be offensive.
➡️It won't change how we fight this election.
➡️It won't stop us.
➡️We will carry on working all day & evening every day.
➡️I genuinely feel so sorry for you.
A massive thank you to Anna for contacting me about writing about my Dad who sadly lost his battle with Vascular Dementia and Altzheimers. We are planning events in his name to raise awareness and funds to take people suffering from the illness on trips.
#MyHero
I’ve voted for
@BorisJohnson
@BackBoris
in the Leadership Campaign.
#BackBoris
. I won’t forget his kindness when he helped me fight an election. He spent hours talking to voters & people crossed the road to chat to him. We saw that engagement again in
#Rhiwbina
on Saturday.
Thank you to the wonderful residents of Rhiwbina and Pantmawr who have continued to re-elect me since 1999. I'm celebrating 20 years today of being one of your Councillors. It's an honour and a privilege.
As we prepare to start Election Day, I would like to wish the impressive and very hard working
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
all the very best for today. No one could have worked harder. One last push to try and get Mo to be our next Member of Parliament for Cardiff North.
@Conservatives
Monmouth Council has brilliant Comms. So many other organisations could learn from
@PaulMatthews67
and the team. Always giving credit to others - that's what helps to build a motivated and joined up workforce.
On a Friday morning
@MonmouthshireCC
has a digital ‘Cwtch’ - that’s welsh for ‘cuddle’ we use the
@MicrosoftTeams
platform and it brings several hundred of us together for some key updates, a little banter and gives me a chance to say a big Thank You to my amazing colleagues
The final push. D minus 5 until Polling Day. Proud to be the number one telephone canvasser in Wales for
@WelshConserv
. Top 20 in the UK. Many, many people supporting the party this time. Bumper weekend of campaigning ahead!
Proud to be invited (as an Ambassador of
@Girlguiding
) to the beautiful Pierhead Building to watch a number of brilliant volunteers in South Wales receive awards. There were two people who received their 60 year badges! Congratulations everyone.
To say I’m happy is an understatement. Huge congratulations to
@SianMelbourne
for her huge win tonight. A truly lovely lady who will work so hard for the people of Llanishen and Thornhill.
To say I'm thrilled is an absolute understatement. Delighted to see
#Rhiwbina
's own Mary Clarke be awarded the British Empire Medal for her immense contribution to the flood defence scheme in Rhiwbina and services to the community. So happy for Mary.
In life you meet lots of people. Today I met someone who was totally amazing.
@carriesymonds
was so lovely and came out on the campaign trail with Dilyn, the No 10 dog to support
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
. A warm welcome in Whitchurch for Mo and a few people liked my dog Boris too!
Thanks to Jude from Shapecake for making a wonderful cake of Boris (Mum’s dog) for her special birthday. It’s spectacular! Thanks
@RhydianPayne
for the photo.
Devastated to learn that hard working AM Mohammad Asghar has died. He was such a people's person who loved to help others. We shared many laughs together. One in a million. Thoughts are with his family, friends and
@WelshConserv
.
Continuing to receive some horrible messages on social media. Pleased that the Police are now looking into the matter. Had a good conversation with a senior officer who I know will investigate thoroughly. No one goes into politics to be abused.
I’m not one for New Year Celebrations, but I must say that I have learnt so much this year, in the face of real sadness losing my wonderful Dad. I have met a few really amazing people who have had a profound impact on how I’m going to shape 2019. Lots of changes ahead.
I've had the great pleasure of talking to the very wonderful
@marklewisjones
. What a star and an absolute gentleman. I'll be posting details about a special Q and A soon.
I've signed all the paperwork so it's official that I am one of the three Councillors for
#Rhiwbina
following the
#LocalElections2022
on Thursday.
Thanks again to the residents for putting their faith in us to carry on working hard for the area.
#HELPUSFIND
| William John Watkins who is missing.
Known as John, 84, missing from his home in
#Rhiwbina
. John was last seen around 11.15am today wearing a long black coat.He also wears a hearing aid.
Any info, please contact the Police.
📷 swp101
@south
-wales.police.uk
📷 101
Thanks to
@SWPCardiff
@swpolice
for finding the culprits from the one incident. Lets hope they can find the person (in the group) wearing a balaclava who kicked my door in which resulted in having to buy a new front door.
Proud to be re-elected as Chairman of the Governing Body at
@GreenhillSchoo1
in Rhiwbina for the past 19 years. I've been a proud Governor for 24 years. Delighted to welcome 2 new school governors at our hybrid meeting.
Massive congratulations to
@CardiffButcher
and his brilliant team for winning yet another prestigious award. The meat is always exceptional and the customer service second to none. Thanks to Ieuen for the deliveries during lockdown.
The amazing
#BettyCampbell
was my friend. We sat next to each other in the Council Chamber. Her genuine love of people was infectious. She was a brilliant Headteacher & everyone spoke about her fondly. The statue today is so well deserved and I know her legacy will live on.
#Betty
This behaviour won't stop me working hard for my residents in
#Rhiwbina
with
@Adrian1Robson
and
@oliverwowen
. Often people who do this are part of your inner circle. Thanks to residents and members of the opposition for their kind messages today.
I'm proud to be supporting
@Mohamed_Y_Ali
in his quest to become the next MP for Cardiff North. A genuinely lovely man who would make an outstanding representative.
It’s totally unacceptable to see the scenes outside the
@fmwales
house. No one should be subjected to this. And we mustn’t forget his family too. Politics needs to be kinder.
I was pleased to have an opportunity to celebrate the very amazing
@samwarburton_
in the Council Chamber this afternoon. Not only is he an amazing ambassador for sport, he is so generous with his time and financial support for local good causes.
Summary of the debate at Council Meeting. I am even more determined to work harder & show the people who are doing this to me that they are irrelevant to me. My message to them is to divert your energies into working hard & to try to achieve things in life.
Further reported crimes over the weekend in Rhiwbina. I spoke with the homeowner from Wenallt Road today who asked me to post about the good work from
@swpcardiff
.
Absolutely thrilled that ex Cardiff Councillor Betty Campbell will have a statue. My seat in the Council Chamber was next to Betty’s for a number of years. She was great company and very knowledgable.
I cannot believe that
@transport_wales
will be commissioning trains for the future without toilets. No good enhancing toilets at stations as so many people have health issues and need them straight away, however short the journey is.
I think I am living in a parallel universe. None of the Labour Councillors have apologised for getting 0 out of 36 for a report into vulnerable young people. They just blame others. I dread to think how other service areas are performing.