This morning our chair @jimrobbins.bsky.social has been speaking at the Local Councils Network conference about how #Cooperative solutions can help #localgovernment leaders navigate Local Government Reorganisation with values-driven confidence.
At the conference @jimrobbins.bsky.social launched our new LGR Toolkit - designed to help district councils navigate the uncertainty of reorganisation now, and who wants to lead effectively through it, not just survive it.
Access the full toolkit at www.councils.coop/resources/to...
It isn’t! I hadn’t spotted it, but now you mention it, I can’t unsee it!
An AI caricature feature some Swindon style locations and me waving a Swindon Make It Here flag!
Got on the AI caricature trend… Strong #SwindonMakeItHere vibes!
🚀 @coopcouncils.bsky.social’a online sessions run all this week — practical, action‑focused workshops on co‑operative policy, community wealth building, regeneration, care experience & more.
👉 www.councils.coop/event/confer...
And don't forget to sign up for our Celebration of Cooperative Innovation and our AGM at coopcouncils.zohobackstage.eu/AGM26
Our panel was chaired by @paulcassidy.bsky.social (Our Vice Chair)
Council), and featured @jimrobbins.bsky.social (CCIN Chair and Leader of @swindoncouncil.bsky.social),
@vincemaple.bsky.social
(Leader of @medwaycouncil.bsky.social ) and
Elizabeth Dennis (North Herts Council)
What was the excuse?
Well done to @swindoncouncil.bsky.social for launch of ‘Heart of Swindon’ prospectus. Speeches from public/private sector leaders incl @jimrobbins.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @heidialexander.bsky.social
Good to catch up with James Coulstock and discuss all things @vistrygroup.bsky.social.
Great!
Amazing news
Absolutely delighted that Swindon Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle ‘Most Improved Council’ in their 2025 awards.
A real testament to the amazing work of Council officers to get behind the Labour administration and help us to #BuildABetterSwindon
Had a great time with @coopcouncils.bsky.social at their annual conference in Greenwich! Brilliant conversations, outstanding speakers and a real desire to support the Govt missions! #IYC20205
Delighted to travel to Woolwich today to take part in the @coopcouncils.bsky.social AGM & Conference. It's essential that Cllrs from all over the country contribute to the direction of travel & I'm honoured to represent District Councils (& opposition groups) UK wide on the Exec Board.
Busy week in Swindon, meeting with the MP’s offices, Arval-a key local employer, a @coopcouncils.bsky.social board meeting, Children’s Improvement Board, planted a tree on Fleming Way, attended a devolution meeting with partners in the Thames Valley and spoke at an online @coopparty.party.coop conf!
Really enjoyed speaking and setting out what we have been doing in Swindon. Great to hear from Tom in Bristol and Kate in Cornwall about their experiences…
This morning is the @coopparty.party.coop's South West conference. Looking forward to speaking with @jimrobbins.bsky.social, @tomrenhard.bsky.social, @lukepollard.bsky.social, about how they are putting co-op ideas into action!
It's all online so you can join in too!
Dear Ms Truss,
Please send me a similar legal letter and I will be glad to repeat the allegation without Parliamentary Privilege.
Really good to hear this is back in #Swindon in a few weeks and will be sponsored again by @ukri.org among others.
Looking forward to seeing the full programme
Liz Truss @trussliz In DC. The new @realDonaldTrump term can't come soon enough. The West needs it. 1:16 PM · Jan 17, 2025 · 74.8K Views
Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?
Really delighted to see this announcement of £60m for the Creative Industries through DCMS and @ukri.org. The creative industries are such a key contributor to the economy, with huge potential not only for growth but real social impact, so this is really encouraging to see www.gov.uk/government/n...
Slide by @toderianUW.bsky.social saying “Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.“ – Lewis Mumford, 1955
It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand
I do kind of admire 'it's wrong to means-test the winter fuel allowance'....four hours later...'we should look at means-testing the triple lock'.
"From a Tory voter in a Labour seat." Ouch.
I never felt more like singing the Blues,
When Leicester, Everton & Wolves all lose!
Oh Ipswich, you got me singing the Blues
💙⚽ 💙⚽
Andrew Norfolk is the former Times journalist whose work brought the grooming gang scandal to public attention...
A real public servant, who’s spent a lifetime protecting women and girls.
@bertsbooks.bsky.social any chance you could get me a copy of @grahamallcott.bsky.social’s book Kind? Cheers!
Lots accomplished in our first 18 months as the new #Labour Swindon Borough Council Administration, loads more to do and lots planned for 2025!
Particularly excited that the Lyndhurst Centre -a new youth/ family centre -will open this year in the Park North area I represent
