'Make Social Media Sociable Again’! UK housing professional. EG 'BTR's 50 Most Influential', BTR Alliance, ARL Special Advisor, SFH & Policy Cttees, BPF BTR & London Cttees, Radix Big Tent HCLG, et al. Views my own. Also other topics & on other platforms…https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3mn2rcseejs2cIt’s been a while, but here’s today’s shot for #Caturday… 😻30 May 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn2rcseejs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3masn6gbrpk2hCurrent status… 🎄🎅😻 #CataChristmas25 Dec 2025 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3masn6gbrpk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3maqaylbl7c2wA virtual Christmas card for everyone, courtesy of Private Eye..! In a polarised world, I’m firmly on the side of goodwill to all & tolerance of difference. With a sense of humour to keep everything in perspective! Merry Christmas everyone, and a very happy, peaceful and positive New Year..! 🎄🙏🎉24 Dec 2025 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3maqaylbl7c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3m6h5tpjbic2kThis cartoon is one of my favourites - seems particularly relevant this week, and to today’s conversation @mrjamesob.bsky.social…25 Nov 2025 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6h5tpjbic2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3m35tbcy7622zAn excellent appointment for @housingforum.org.uk - and very good news for the coherence of the wider housing sector. Congratulations, Alex! [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Oct 2025 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35tbcy7622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lybe6tv2ck2hBreaking News: Just seen Matthew Pennycook’s tweet (‘post on X’ if you prefer). He retains his role as Housing Minister. Phew. Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…07 Sep 2025 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lybe6tv2ck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lvyjik3cok2uBelatedly, it’s #Caturday..! 😻09 Aug 2025 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvyjik3cok2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lvnfh7g7gc2vMany thanks for today's blistering intro on the disgraceful Farage and his modus operandi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social - keep on keeping it real..!05 Aug 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnfh7g7gc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3ltr4zkmrr22pBest seat in the house! Ready for another hot day ahead… 🥵😻 #Caturday12 Jul 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltr4zkmrr22phttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lrdv7dusxc2yRIP Brian Wilson In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢11 Jun 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdv7dusxc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lrdg463zjs2nMy personal rule of thumb for #SpendingReview commentary is the phrase “the devil will be in the detail”. If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄11 Jun 2025 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdg463zjs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lqx4rfhbh22jThe infernal ratio strikes again, @mrjamesob.bsky.social 😱06 Jun 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqx4rfhbh22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lqunz2bopk2n“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.” My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR https://btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-great-story-to-tell-but-it-must-improve-its-narrative/05 Jun 2025 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqunz2bopk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lmm2bv3up222Morning! #Caturday 😻12 Apr 2025 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmm2bv3up222https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lm2hojaxyc22Morning - it’s #Caturday..!! 😻05 Apr 2025 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm2hojaxyc22https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3llj6yutjqs2uPartial solar eclipse through light cloud, just a few minutes ago. Taken on a handheld compact camera at 40x zoom, with a 10-stop filter, from our garden..! ☀️🌙😎 #SolarEclipse29 Mar 2025 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3llj6yutjqs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3ljujvbybrs23“Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia” - BBC News Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose… https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crknjxj3n4zo08 Mar 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljujvbybrs23https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3ljudnjd5sc23Morning..! #Caturday08 Mar 2025 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljudnjd5sc23https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3ljdjqrbz3k24🇺🇦🙏01 Mar 2025 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdjqrbz3k24https://bsky.app/profile/jamespargeter.bsky.social/post/3lhmftj4ga22tSome Friday Fun from @privateeyenews.bsky.social following recent housing and planning announcements..! 😂💯👏 PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷‍♂️🤣07 Feb 2025 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:oe45hzknoe75kpxo7oxbl6co/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmftj4ga22t