Jim Robbins
@jimrobbins.bsky.social
dad, husband, Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Labour & Co-op Party, Ipswich Town, love Libraries, proud European. 🇪🇺
Got on the AI caricature trend… Strong #SwindonMakeItHere vibes!
February 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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...
👉 www.councils.coop/event/confer...
Celebration of Cooperative Innovation 2026 - Cooperative Councils Innovation Network
www.councils.coop
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
🚀 @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...
👉 www.councils.coop/event/confer...
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And don't forget to sign up for our Celebration of Cooperative Innovation and our AGM at coopcouncils.zohobackstage.eu/AGM26
CCIN AGM26 and Celebration of Cooperative Innovation - ONLINE Events
Join colleagues from across the country for the ONLINE CCIN Annual Conference & AGM combining inspiring sessions, peer learning and our AGM.
coopcouncils.zohobackstage.eu
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
And don't forget to sign up for our Celebration of Cooperative Innovation and our AGM at coopcouncils.zohobackstage.eu/AGM26
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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)
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)
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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)
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)
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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.
Good to catch up with James Coulstock and discuss all things @vistrygroup.bsky.social.
March 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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.
Good to catch up with James Coulstock and discuss all things @vistrygroup.bsky.social.
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Great!
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
A real testament to the amazing work of Council officers to get behind the Labour administration and help us to #BuildABetterSwindon
February 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Great!
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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
A real testament to the amazing work of Council officers to get behind the Labour administration and help us to #BuildABetterSwindon
February 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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
A real testament to the amazing work of Council officers to get behind the Labour administration and help us to #BuildABetterSwindon
February 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
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
February 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
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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.
February 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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!
February 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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!
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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!
It's all online so you can join in too!
February 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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!
It's all online so you can join in too!
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Dear Ms Truss,
Please send me a similar legal letter and I will be glad to repeat the allegation without Parliamentary Privilege.
Please send me a similar legal letter and I will be glad to repeat the allegation without Parliamentary Privilege.
January 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Dear Ms Truss,
Please send me a similar legal letter and I will be glad to repeat the allegation without Parliamentary Privilege.
Please send me a similar legal letter and I will be glad to repeat the allegation without Parliamentary Privilege.
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Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?
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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...
£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth
Hundreds of creative businesses and projects across the UK are to receive government funding to help them grow as part of a major boost to the economy – marking the first step of the Government's Sect...
www.gov.uk
January 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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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
January 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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
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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'.
There’s being bold and there’s being plain bonkers. No-one who thinks for 5 minutes can believe means testing the state pension is a good idea - but that is what Kemi Badenoch says she’s up for
January 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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'.
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"From a Tory voter in a Labour seat." Ouch.
Starmer’s comment in PMQs on that gloriously daft Truss libel threat:
January 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"From a Tory voter in a Labour seat." Ouch.
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I never felt more like singing the Blues,
When Leicester, Everton & Wolves all lose!
Oh Ipswich, you got me singing the Blues
💙⚽ 💙⚽
When Leicester, Everton & Wolves all lose!
Oh Ipswich, you got me singing the Blues
💙⚽ 💙⚽
January 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I never felt more like singing the Blues,
When Leicester, Everton & Wolves all lose!
Oh Ipswich, you got me singing the Blues
💙⚽ 💙⚽
When Leicester, Everton & Wolves all lose!
Oh Ipswich, you got me singing the Blues
💙⚽ 💙⚽
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Andrew Norfolk is the former Times journalist whose work brought the grooming gang scandal to public attention...
Make no mistake. Every politician, pundit & online grifter amplifying Musk's dangerous lies will be aware of this intervention by now. Make no mistake, they are choosing to mislead the public & politicise the suffering of victims in the shameful pursuit of political advantage, attention & clicks.
January 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Andrew Norfolk is the former Times journalist whose work brought the grooming gang scandal to public attention...
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A real public servant, who’s spent a lifetime protecting women and girls.
Jess Phillips Says Elon Musk's Attack On Her Has 'Turned My World Upside Down'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jess-p...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jess-p...
Jess Phillips Says Elon Musk's Attack On Her Has 'Turned My World Upside Down'
"Of course I worry about my safety," the minister said.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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!
January 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@bertsbooks.bsky.social any chance you could get me a copy of @grahamallcott.bsky.social’s book Kind? Cheers!
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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
Particularly excited that the Lyndhurst Centre -a new youth/ family centre -will open this year in the Park North area I represent
Great to see a positive story about Swindon Council to start the year off!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!
Will 2025 be the year Swindon starts to see some real change?
According to the council it will be the launch of a fairer, better and greener town
open.substack.com
January 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
Particularly excited that the Lyndhurst Centre -a new youth/ family centre -will open this year in the Park North area I represent
Great to see a positive story about Swindon Council to start the year off!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!
Will 2025 be the year Swindon starts to see some real change?
According to the council it will be the launch of a fairer, better and greener town
open.substack.com
January 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Great to see a positive story about Swindon Council to start the year off!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!
open.substack.com/pub/theinksw...
We know that we still have plenty of challenges but we are making progress and are determined to address the big issues facing Swindon!
Hoping to make more progress in 2025!