Civic Engagement / 9 posts found
Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Carole Johnson JP virtual carol service
As a seasoned Carole Myself! And also Deputy Lord Mayor, of Bristol City Council I would like to support The Virtual Carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor’s Children Appeal! A Virtual Carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor’s Children Appeal A virtual Christmas carol concert being held at 6.30pm on Friday (18 December), is hoping to raise money to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal While the concert is free, viewers will be asked to donate money, if they can, to support the city’s children and young people if they can while watching the concert, […]
Appointment to Cabinet as Deputy Cabinet Member for Communities Equalities and Public Health
Delighted to have been appointed today as ; Deputy Cabinet Member (DCM) to Deputy Mayor Cllr Asher Craig by Marvin Rees Elected Mayor of Bristol. On the same day as Mayor Rees being announced the best Politician in the UK! I am humbled and honoured… Bristol 24/7 writes Rees appointed a number of new deputy members to his cabinet team: Celia Phipps, deputy cabinet member for adult social care; Paul Goggin, homes; Carole Johnson, communities, equalities & public health; Tim Rippington, transport; Lucy Whittle, climate, ecology & sustainable growth; Brenda Massey, education & skills; Tom Brook, city design. “Right across […]
Congratulations!!! NO1 in the UK 2020
Congratulations are in order! Very proud to be part of this administration… Bristol is becoming well known as a City of great ” firsts”… Blood sweat and tears sometimes but we are making a difference! Well done Marvin. Marvin Rees named UK politician of the year (Bristol24/7) Marvin Rees has been named politician of the year in the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2020. Bristol’s mayor won the award for the politician “who has done the most to advance the cause of the green economy in the past year”. Rees’ success was not the only accolade for Bristol, with The Wave winning […]
Deputy Lord Mayor Bristol Girl Guiding
Looking forward to speaking with Girl guides tonight and hearing about their think resilient badge! Well done ladies resilience is a great and very important skill in these times of constant change. Can you do it…yes you can!
Meet Cllr Afzal Shah Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Sustainable Growth
Cllr Afzal Shah takes up new leading role Councillor Afzal Shah has joined Bristol City Council’s Cabinet, with Mayor Marvin Rees also announcing changes to responsibility for some of the city’s highest profile portfolios. Cllr Shah, the Labour member for Easton, takes up a new role as Member for Climate, Ecology and Sustainable Growth, joining his nine other colleagues and leading the council’s response to the climate and ecological emergencies. Recognising the relationship of social and environmental justice, Cllr Shah’s portfolio will include being a specific lead for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals overseeing markets, high streets, retail centres, and […]
Community Church and Health – Seminar
LIFE COLOURS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEMINAR AND HEALTH FAIR LIFE COLOURS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEMINAR AND HEALTH FAIR This fantastic event took place on 9th June, where Dr Chidi Ngwaba, an award-winning lifestyle consultant, doctor, broadcaster and writer gave practical advice and solutions to address some of the most common lifestyle diseases affecting society today. Keynote Speakers Kerry Mc Carthy MP Cllr Dr Carole A J Johnson Venue Bristol City Council This well attended seminar on health matters which Dr Chidi identified as being reversible provided us with information which we can all apply with simple lifestyle changes. Being a hospital […]
Community Church and Health – Seminar
LIFE COLOURS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEMINAR AND HEALTH FAIR LIFE COLOURS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEMINAR AND HEALTH FAIR This fantastic event took place on 9th June, where Dr Chidi Ngwaba, an award-winning lifestyle consultant, doctor, broadcaster and writer gave practical advice and solutions to address some of the most common lifestyle diseases affecting society today. Keynote Speakers Kerry Mc Carthy MP Cllr Dr Carole A J Johnson Venue Bristol City Council This well attended seminar on health matters which Dr Chidi identified as being reversible provided us with information which we can all apply with simple lifestyle changes. Being a hospital […]
Christians On The Left – Mentoring Programme
Christians on the Left is committed to influencing politicians and churches with our commonly held values. CotL also helps to resource members to reflect on and respond to contemporary social issues as they affect our lives and our communities. We do this in a variety of ways including events, campaigning, policy influence and partnerships. About the Mentoring Programme Is a leadership development initiative where individuals are brought together for a journey of enrichment with Christians on the Left Political Mentoring Programme. This programme, which last twelve months, is for the equipping and training of a new group of members to be […]
CIvic Engagement
My civic engagement extend to several spheres of influence where I am to make difference including the following: I am a Bristol magistrate of Jamaican descent and an elected Local councillor for Ashley Ward in Bristol. Previously I was a proprietor of my own business, and I am also doubly qualified as a primary school teacher and social worker with over 15 years experience. Serving as school governor to St Barnabas, Easton Academy, St Patrick’s and Hope Virtual School and also hospital governor for University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Civic engagement can be considered as any act intended to improve or […]