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Welcome to LocalAuthoritySEEN!
We are a new network committed to promoting and supporting sex equality and equity between women and men in Local Authorities across the UK, providing a much needed voice of support to staff who share our views
#LocalAuthSEEN
#BeMoreSEEN
#SEEN
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Respectfully, we request that all councils consider very carefully the route to which choices were made for their June logos. Who, exactly, is telling you that promoting a contested ideology is appropriate for the public sector? Do your comms teams have the permission of senior
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LocalAuthoritySEEN has officially launched! We are proud to be part of the SEEN community
#LocalAuthSEEN
#BeMoreSEEN
#SEEN
@SEENinParli
@seen_network
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@seen_network
@SEENCityNetwork
@SEENinHealth
@SexMattersOrg
@SpeechUnion
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As we enter June, many local authorities will put up flags on council offices and other buildings to celebrate Pride. The classic Pride rainbow 🏳️🌈 seems to have fallen out of fashion with many public authorities, and instead we’ve seen a proliferation of “Progress Pride” flags
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Does
@AbingdonTC
support free breast binders being handed out in a public park they own?? Do you
@WhiteHorseDC
This is an extreme move and a serious safeguarding concern. What age do you think they are aiming this towards? These are your children and
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Have you downloaded one of our posters yet to display at work? Preferably put it proudly next to the nearest Unison noticeboard! Go to the resources section on our website
We will be creating some additional graphic resources for the month of June when
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Social work manager disciplined for ‘gender critical’ beliefs takes local authority employer to tribunal.
"I’m suing my employer, Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC), in the employment tribunal for harassment and discrimination"
Final hearing to take place at end of July 2024.
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Do you work in a local authority library? Have you been asked to create a promotional display featuring ideology above biology? Become a member of
#LocalAuthSEEN
and work with us for change.
#BeMoreSEEN
#SEEN
@SEENinSchools
LGBTQIA+ dubious duo Pop N Olly sends books into primary schools suggesting to girls that if they like football they might not be a girl.
This, a day after a study shows 95% of young women on cross sex hormones develop pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Thanks for the shout-out on Mumsnet! Please raise awareness of our network and the other SEEN groups with colleagues, friends and family
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TAKE ACTION Every Wednesday, we will be asking you to do one simple action to support ensuring local governance respects every staff member, the public, and the law.
We know already from our LocalAuthoritySEEN members that the information we can access on council policies and
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LocalAuthoritySEEN representatives were thrilled that our network launch yesterday coincided with a meeting in Parliament of our colleagues from the other SEEN networks, and we thank the Rt Hon. Esther Mcvey MP for taking the time to meet and listen to us. We all have a common
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Thank you! Please continue to share our details - we are here for everyone who works in local governance, now more than ever we want to be
#SEEN
and heard. Become a member. Make change.
#BeMoreSEEN
#LocalAuthSEEN
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Did you know that LocalAuthoritySEEN is part of a wider movement? There are other professional organisations defending sex-based rights, including sex equality and equity networks for employees in different sectors. Find your
#SEEN
@JournalismSEEN
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In a democracy, we all expect respect for who we are, our lawful rights, and the priorities that provide balance in society.
A general election on the 4th July is an opportunity for the SEEN community to ask that all parties must be absolutely clear and avoid misrepresentation
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And we're off. Congratulations to
@SheffCouncil
for being first to leave the blocks in the ideology virtue signalling race this June...
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Well done that 'Member of the Public', and a round of applause to finish from those other members of the public for which elected councillors should be reminded of their role and function. Being respectful would also be a bonus.
@Teignbridge
@SexMattersOrg
@legalfeminist
Teignbridge council Chair dismissing the rights of women to be safe, misclaiming the Equality Act means men in a dress have the right to use female changing rooms, & shutting down anyone telling the truth!
@TDC_Leisure
@LocalAuthSEEN
Start at 4:18
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Is your council flying the Progress Pride flag, or the classic rainbow flag 🏳️🌈 ?
What’s the difference, and why does it matter? Read our thoughts in our blog.
Find your
#SEEN
…
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENinHealth
As we enter June, many local authorities will put up flags on council offices and other buildings to celebrate Pride. The classic Pride rainbow 🏳️🌈 seems to have fallen out of fashion with many public authorities, and instead we’ve seen a proliferation of “Progress Pride” flags
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Hugely disappointing to see
@RochdaleCouncil
enter the race for safeguarding children vs pandering to ideology this June. Nearly obliterated the original Pride flag though so points for effort.
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Well, we are blocked by
@Swindonwiltspri
so
@SwindonCouncil
we think it's up to you to investigate exactly why this does not concern you. Happy to help. Particularly happy to help safeguarding children and young people in your area.
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Congratulations
@lutoncouncil
you've just entered the race for ideology vs biology during the month of June. Currently in 2nd place behind
@SheffCouncil
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We are interested in signposting to local authority job vacancies that can impact on the future - safeguarding of children being key with this one in Dorset. Please do highlight any that you are aware of - together we make change from within. Please share these job vacancies to
Here's a great opportunity for someone to shape
@DorsetCouncilUK
Children's Services in a post Cass Review world.
It's the role of Executive Director People, Childrens
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@Conviction19c
Anyone working in local government is welcome, we want to hear our members stories and information so we can support a safer environment for children and the staff who support those services
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Are senior leadership
@ldmikebell
and Cllr Catherine Gibbons aware of the comms being put out in their name?
A classic example of a local authority so successfully groomed that they have no care for any reputational damage from associating the residents and service users of
June is Pride month and we're proud to show our support ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
We stand with our LGBTQIA+ communities. We’re committed to making North Somerset a fairer place to be, for everyone.
Love is love.
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Is your council experiencing a dual personality during June? Is their communications team curated public profile at odds with their Stonewalled employee intranet one? Something curious and rather insincere is happening as the progress push is going on behind closed doors without
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TAKE ACTION Every Wednesday, we will be asking you to do one simple action to support ensuring local governance respects every staff member, the public, and the law.
Post-Cass, we would hope authorities are reviewing the organisations, often discredited like Mermaids, who they
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LocalAuthoritySEEN are so grateful to
@WomensRightsNet
for inviting us and colleagues from
@SEENinHealth
@SEENinSchools
and
@seen_network
to address their membership last night.
It was so encouraging to hear the work being done across the public sectors supporting equality for
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TAKE ACTION
Bit of a late post for our Work Watch Wednesdays but LocalAuthoritySEEN HQ have been full on, on boarding new members! BUT we do want you this week to do some reconnance on the strange case of how organisation Mermaids still seem to have a foothold as a signposted
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And
@BracknellForest
have entered as a very strong contender in June's ideology before biology race. Currently 3rd but that's got to take them forward fast.
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TAKE ACTION
Be SEEN get heard. Did you know that we have a Calls to Action section and resources on our website? What you do today can help secure a better tomorrow
#LocalAuthSEEN
#BeMoreSEEN
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TAKE ACTION
Your opportunity to complete the DofE online survey Review of the RSHE statutory guidance ends this Thursday 11 July 2024.
Why your views matter - the DofE want to hear your views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance on teaching: relationships education,
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Read our latest blog on our website:
We value our members and their experiences, to become a member use the form on our website
#BeMoreSEEN
#SEEN
#LocalAuthSEEN
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENinHealth
@SeeninHR
@SEENinParli
@SexMattersOrg
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Welcome to the SEEN community
@tu_seen
! Excellent to know that a SEEN network is available for union employees and members. Spread the word!
#BeMoreSEEN
Are you a trade unionist who believes that sex is binary and immutable? So do we!
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The X bio of the
@McrSafeguarding
team says this: Manchester Safeguarding Partnership - safeguarding is everyone's business, so trust your instinct! Well, our instinct tells us someone from their team should have attended the
@SpeechUnion
event last night Beyond Cass and we are
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And a very artistic entry to June's ideology vs legally protected reality race this June at a local authority near you from
@WhiteHorseDC
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NOW LIVE: SEEN IN RETAIL
Advocating for sex equality and sex-based rights in 🇬🇧retail.
We know that many British retailers are completely Stonewalled, and it’s hard to speak out.
Join us, tell us, let’s speak out together.
#BetterThanABoycott
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TAKE ACTION
Today, we want to ensure that you are aware of one of our calls to action:
Report council policies by 26 June!
The government is now aware that some public bodies might currently be misinterpreting the law on providing single-sex spaces or services, and they want
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TAKE ACTION
Check out and share our Calls to Action section on our website and be more SEEN in a democratic society. If there is a public consultation current in your local authority, TELL US, and we can highlight
#BeMoreSEEN
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Some of us have the hide of a rhino- thats an analogy, by the way, not reality. It is fiction like the tooth fairy, Santa, gender, flying pigs etc. But we do, because we've been around for a while, taken some hits, learnt some lessons in life. Exactly what lesson is this young
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TAKE ACTION
Today we are asking you to check your toilet knowledge! In a change from our planned Wednesday action, we thank follower
@pictseamon
for raising the issue of toilets - what's law and what's good practice. With local authorities involved in both the provision of
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A principled reflection by
@PoliceSEENUK
on the SEEN community and why we stand together
@JournalismSEEN
@SEENCityNetwork
@SEENinHealth
@SeeninHR
@SEENPublishing
@SportSEENuk
@seen_network
@SEENinSchools
Lots of people have asked why we haven't named ourselves individually, we'd like to answer that.
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Support your SEENs! These guys are fab, they are looking for someone in their sector to join their committee
#
#BeMoreSEEN
@SEENCityNetwork
If this could be you please DM or email info
@seeninthecity
.org for the role spec and more info. Deadline of 1st July is fast approaching so please drop any expressions of interest ASAP!
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Resonates and is worth a read.
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Is your local authority up for an award? Do they really deserve it? These awards are currently being judged. We can already see some who are clearly not telling the whole truth. As staff, we know, and we should ensure only those who deserve are supported.
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Huge congratulations to
@SouthOxon
for roping in
@CORNERSTONEfun
to our race to win the most appealing homophobic image for the June race for local authorities confused by biology. Easily done. A strong entry.
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TAKE ACTION
We'd like to know more about your specific experiences in local authority owned public buildings and in the workplace of single sex spaces for a new blog. Have something to say? Tell us. Local Authority SEEN members contact us directly, or if you'd like us to
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@SEENPublishing
are a much needed addition to the SEEN community. If your local authority promotes idealogy through books, particularly in our public libraries and schools, without balance, please engage with us.
#BeMoreSEEN
#SEEN
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENCityNetwork
DRUM ROLL... We are delighted to announce the launch of SEEN in Publishing a network of publishing professionals, authors and creatives concerned about the impact of gender identity theory on our sector and wider society.
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LAST DAY TO RESPOND
Your opportunity to complete the DofE online survey on RSHE statutory guidance ends TODAY 11 July.
Give your views on proposed changes to statutory guidance on teaching relationships education, sex education, health education
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Please support if you can
#BeMoreSEEN
#LocalAuthoritySEEN
#SEEN
@SexMattersOrg
@WomensRightsNet
@MumsnetTowers
@JournalismSEEN
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@ldmikebell
In addition, we understand that
@NorthSomersetC
does not have the required planning permission to be flying the non-standard progress pride flag.
Do residents have any confidence in this council?
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@KatarinaHill2
@harrow_council
Ensuring you maintain what is lawful in every aspect of council policy is non-negotiable. Please
@harrow_council
correct. If you are unsure, contact your legal department.
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Why not use our range of ready-to-go social media graphics to
#BeMoreSEEN
? Available on our website
Please also hashtag
#LocalAuthSEEN
#SEEN
#BeMoreSEEN
Spread the word SEEN 🙏
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@CaptainVirgilx
@WesleyAntonyD
Check out
@SEENinSchools
- and yes, please do get involved if you can
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@wandbc
and other councils please take note. Public libraries are an essential part of a children's cultural development and a central feature in our communities promoting literacy and lifelong learning. To create a situation where parents feel they cannot utilise their local
@LocalAuthSEEN
"Mama G" posters in Balham Children's Library. Wandsworth. My local library. I cannot take my child in there. I am sure others feel the same. Just when children need so much to access books😢
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TAKE ACTION
Last day to respond to this CofE consultation is TODAY 31st July 2024
@SEENinSchools
@PoliceSEENUK
@JournalismSEEN
@SEENCityNetwork
@SEENPublishing
@SportSEENuk
@tu_seen
@SEENinHealth
@seen_network
@SeeninHR
@WomensRightsNet
@MumsnetTowers
@SexMattersOrg
Today is your last chance to respond to the CofE consultation on bullying in schools.
It starts with LGBT+ bullying which isn’t defined. Language totally embraces gender identity ideology giving no protection to those who believe sex is binary & immutable.
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@WRNThamesValley
LocalAuthoritySEEN will be addressing the WRN members at their next national virtual meeting.
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Please do this.
Tell the BBC which election issues really matter to you and let's see if it results in more serious coverage of the need for single sex spaces for women and girls.
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@Jeeeez17
We will happily as part of the SEEN movement help them to do so if they aren't
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENinHealth
@SeeninHR
@SEENinParli
@SEENinRetail
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TAKE ACTION
Do you work for Bristol City Council or know someone who does and shares our
#LocalAuthoritySEEN
values? Keen to connect you! Become a member:
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TAKE ACTION
Public consultation is a great way to ensure you get to have your say. Find out here what consultations are live where you work and live using this link:
If there is a consultation relevant to our aims and objectives, please tell us and link
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TAKE ACTION
Brighton & Hove based? Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Consultation open until Friday 11 October
@SEENinSchools
@WomensRightsNet
@SafeSchools_UK
@MumsnetTowers
@SexMattersOrg
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENinHealth
@SEENCityNetwork
The new draft of the Brighton & Hove Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit has just been published by
@BrightonHoveCC
. It doesn’t yet seem to have considered recent legal advice or evidence reviews, including Monaghan and Cass.
Quick 🧵1/9
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@NorthSomersetC
We think you need to think very carefully about your next steps
@NorthSomersetC
Quite a mess you've got yourself into.
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There is only one day left to complete!!! Today we ask you to ensure, colleagues, friends, family are aware they can have their say and complete this vital consultation document. Your opinions mater PLEASE SHARE WIDE!!!
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Attention female voters!
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Please support if you can
Thank you to all who have generously shared and supported my Crowdfunder so far! I'm over 3/4 of the way to my initial target, so please do keep sharing to get it over the line 💜
I'm so grateful for all the support and kind messages 🫶
@SpeechUnion
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TAKE ACTION
TAKE ACTION: Send in
#BadGuidance
about single sex services to
@ehgovuk
!
Read our guidance on how to do it.
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Please 🙏 support Lizzy
@lizpitthot21228
@Fox_Claire
@Glinner
@andrewdoyle_com
Hi folks, Im going to ET next month taking my County Council re GC+homophobia I need to boost my case to a wider audience, please read and quote tweet if you're able. This is an important case for freedom of speech.
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If your Local Authority lies beneath the Stonewall, make this year the one where your voice is heard.
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@Women_of_Surrey
@SurreyCouncil
@SCCLeader
That is unacceptable. Perhaps the Council's legal team needs to support to get corrected?
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TAKE ACTION
In the midst of
#EURo2024
our thoughts for today turn to sport with a focus on the provision of single sex spaces and sports activities at council run leisure centres, sports venues and contracted facilities.
Does your council provide single sex changing
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Get ready for the door knockers! We believe
@SexMattersOrg
election stock is flying out, so get yours quick!
#BeMoreSEEN
#LocalAuthSEEN
#SEEN
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENinHealth
@SeeninHR
@SEENinParli
@WomensRightsNet
@MForstater
@SportSEENuk
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Are preferred pronouns one battle that really gets you down? It's 2024, and really, the tide should be receceding, but some EDI officers seem to have decided to ramp it up. This article is a thoughtful look at the subject:
#BeMoreSEEN
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@HildegardP
@SEENinParli
@seen_network
@JournalismSEEN
@PoliceSEENUK
@SEENCityNetwork
@SEENinHealth
@SexMattersOrg
@SpeechUnion
It's something we're hearing a lot.
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@Shedmistress
@SDDC
@RobPearson_1
We respectfully request that you remain lawful. Check in with your legal department if unsure.
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@sartay2001
We don't think they will be aware as it's not organised by them but we have highlighted to them so they should be now
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@CamdenCouncil
to be very clear, as we think you have already been alerted, signposting to an organisation currently under statutory investigation by the Charity Commission is considered a safeguarding fail. We shall review your website again to confirm you have done your due
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@SheffieldLSCP
we have been alerted, so we are alerting you, that signposting to an organisation currently under statutory investigation by the Charity Commissioner goes against all safeguarding principles. Does
@SheffCouncil
think this is appropriate? We urge you to do your due
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@SwindonCouncil
@jimrobbins
Your public and employees deserve better. Veterans deserve better. Do your due diligence.
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