Cllr Sean Rhodes
@rhodesy2112.bsky.social
Hard rocking socialist councillor for Kingswood in South Glos.. Anti-war, anti-genocide, anti-hate.
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From free bus travel for kids to our Growth Strategy for 72,000 new jobs, it's been a busy 2025 in the West.
We've got big plans for 2026 - stay tuned!
We've got big plans for 2026 - stay tuned!
December 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From free bus travel for kids to our Growth Strategy for 72,000 new jobs, it's been a busy 2025 in the West.
We've got big plans for 2026 - stay tuned!
We've got big plans for 2026 - stay tuned!
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Yes, I do read your comments (and yes, I can find Bristol on a map) 🎯🌍
December 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yes, I do read your comments (and yes, I can find Bristol on a map) 🎯🌍
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A rogue kitchen fitter from South Gloucestershire who was jailed earlier this year has been ordered to repay over £103,000 to his victims.
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https://orlo.uk/Rogue_Kitchen_Fitter_cmxBC
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https://orlo.uk/Rogue_Kitchen_Fitter_cmxBC
Rogue kitchen fitter ordered to repay over £100k to his victims | Newsroom
A rogue kitchen fitter from South Gloucestershire who was jailed earlier this year has been ordered to repay over £103,000 to his victims. James Brown, 56, of Longwell Green, was sentenced to 18…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A rogue kitchen fitter from South Gloucestershire who was jailed earlier this year has been ordered to repay over £103,000 to his victims.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Rogue_Kitchen_Fitter_cmxBC
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Rogue_Kitchen_Fitter_cmxBC
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South Gloucestershire Council is working closely and effectively with local people, groups and organisations to make a meaningful and positive impact on our environment, according to a report presented to Cabinet.
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https://orlo.uk/Climate_Nature_Emergency_Report_Plx17
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https://orlo.uk/Climate_Nature_Emergency_Report_Plx17
Climate and Nature Emergency – annual report shows action and progress in South Gloucestershire | Newsroom
South Gloucestershire Council is working closely and effectively with local people, groups and organisations to make a meaningful and positive impact on our environment, according to a report…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
South Gloucestershire Council is working closely and effectively with local people, groups and organisations to make a meaningful and positive impact on our environment, according to a report presented to Cabinet.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Climate_Nature_Emergency_Report_Plx17
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Climate_Nature_Emergency_Report_Plx17
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Three new Resource Bases are planned for South Gloucestershire schools, to increase the number of places in mainstream schools for children with additional needs.
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https://orlo.uk/Investment_New_SEND_Places_f0qOq
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https://orlo.uk/Investment_New_SEND_Places_f0qOq
£4.725m Investment in 40 new SEND places in South Glos Schools | Newsroom
Three new Resource Bases are planned for South Gloucestershire schools, to increase the number of places in mainstream schools for children with additional needs. Resource Bases are facilities within…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Three new Resource Bases are planned for South Gloucestershire schools, to increase the number of places in mainstream schools for children with additional needs.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/Investment_New_SEND_Places_f0qOq
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/Investment_New_SEND_Places_f0qOq
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The new Primary and Secondary schools in Lyde Green have reached the ‘topping out’ phase, which was marked by a ceremony this month.
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https://orlo.uk/New_School_Lyde_Green_bTsHo
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https://orlo.uk/New_School_Lyde_Green_bTsHo
Top of the class - New Schools for Lyde Green reach the heights | Newsroom
The new Primary and Secondary schools in Lyde Green have reached the ‘topping out’ phase, which was marked by a ceremony this month. On track to be handed over to Olympus Academy Trust and Castle…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The new Primary and Secondary schools in Lyde Green have reached the ‘topping out’ phase, which was marked by a ceremony this month.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/New_School_Lyde_Green_bTsHo
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/New_School_Lyde_Green_bTsHo
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Nearly 400 poppies created by local schoolchildren have been ‘planted’ in Kingswood Park as an eye-catching floral tribute to those that have served and lost their lives in conflict.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Nearly 400 poppies created by local schoolchildren have been ‘planted’ in Kingswood Park as an eye-catching floral tribute to those that have served and lost their lives in conflict.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
Brilliant to see @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social leading the way, and great to see @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social there to promote this work.
Fantastic to visit @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social during their annual Green Week to hear about innovative work around skills, sustainable transport, business growth and much more.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Brilliant to see @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social leading the way, and great to see @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social there to promote this work.
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A Warmley man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,200 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him following the discovery of a fridge freezer fly-tipped in a local car park.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_Av3nE
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_Av3nE
Warmley man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip | Newsroom
A Warmley man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,200 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him following the discovery of a fridge freezer fly-tipped in a local car park.
sites.southglos.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A Warmley man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,200 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him following the discovery of a fridge freezer fly-tipped in a local car park.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_Av3nE
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_Av3nE
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🎃 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! 🎃
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
November 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎃 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! 🎃
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
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A man formerly of Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of £1,407 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping waste in Aust.
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https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_tmOhp
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https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_tmOhp
Former Patchway man prosecuted for Aust fly-tip | Newsroom
A man formerly of Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of £1,407 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping waste in Aust. Rob Edwards, 45…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A man formerly of Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of £1,407 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping waste in Aust.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_tmOhp
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_tmOhp
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Social Sundays at Kings Chase Shopping Centre returns on Sunday 2 November.
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Social Sundays at Kings Chase Shopping Centre returns on Sunday 2 November.
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
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A Downend woman has been ordered to pay a total of £1,066 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her for fly-tipping a number of black bin bags in Mangotsfield.
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https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tip_qfgZX
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https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tip_qfgZX
Downend woman fined for fly-tipping bin bags | Newsroom
A Downend woman has been ordered to pay a total of £1,066 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her for fly-tipping a number of black bin bags in Mangotsfield. Sajida Wadee…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Downend woman has been ordered to pay a total of £1,066 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her for fly-tipping a number of black bin bags in Mangotsfield.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tip_qfgZX
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tip_qfgZX
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A Frenchay man has been ordered to pay a total of £938 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for failing in his duty of care after a fly-tip took place in Wick, South Gloucestershire.
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https://orlo.uk/5BNcO
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https://orlo.uk/5BNcO
Frenchay man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip | Newsroom
A Frenchay man has been ordered to pay a total of £938 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for failing in his duty of care after a fly-tip took place in Wick…
sites.southglos.gov.uk
October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Frenchay man has been ordered to pay a total of £938 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for failing in his duty of care after a fly-tip took place in Wick, South Gloucestershire.
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https://orlo.uk/5BNcO
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https://orlo.uk/5BNcO
Great news for Stoke Gifford.
The inside of the new Brooklands Park community centre, Stoke Gifford, has been unveiled for the first time this week as the project nears completion.
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
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https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
October 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Great news for Stoke Gifford.
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We've taken the West's new Growth Strategy to government. Since last week:
✅ £40m for Twerton & Hartcliffe
✅ £25m for our creative industries
✅ New town a step closer
✅ GWR set for public control
Together, we’ve turned the page and started a new chapter for our region.
✅ £40m for Twerton & Hartcliffe
✅ £25m for our creative industries
✅ New town a step closer
✅ GWR set for public control
Together, we’ve turned the page and started a new chapter for our region.
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We've taken the West's new Growth Strategy to government. Since last week:
✅ £40m for Twerton & Hartcliffe
✅ £25m for our creative industries
✅ New town a step closer
✅ GWR set for public control
Together, we’ve turned the page and started a new chapter for our region.
✅ £40m for Twerton & Hartcliffe
✅ £25m for our creative industries
✅ New town a step closer
✅ GWR set for public control
Together, we’ve turned the page and started a new chapter for our region.
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We’re a step closer to a new town for the West!
The New Towns Taskforce has recommended a corridor of development in South Glos and Bristol, connected by sustainable transport, including Brabazon, a transformed Parkway station, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park: tinyurl.com/WestNewTownCloser
The New Towns Taskforce has recommended a corridor of development in South Glos and Bristol, connected by sustainable transport, including Brabazon, a transformed Parkway station, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park: tinyurl.com/WestNewTownCloser
September 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We’re a step closer to a new town for the West!
The New Towns Taskforce has recommended a corridor of development in South Glos and Bristol, connected by sustainable transport, including Brabazon, a transformed Parkway station, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park: tinyurl.com/WestNewTownCloser
The New Towns Taskforce has recommended a corridor of development in South Glos and Bristol, connected by sustainable transport, including Brabazon, a transformed Parkway station, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park: tinyurl.com/WestNewTownCloser
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Our Growth Strategy launch this week was a celebration of the West.
Since 2019, our region's economy has grown at four times the national rate – and the best is yet to come.
The future starts here.
More photos by Toby Geall/Phoebe Stephen from boomsatsuma: tinyurl.com/WestGrowthStrategyPics
Since 2019, our region's economy has grown at four times the national rate – and the best is yet to come.
The future starts here.
More photos by Toby Geall/Phoebe Stephen from boomsatsuma: tinyurl.com/WestGrowthStrategyPics
September 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Our Growth Strategy launch this week was a celebration of the West.
Since 2019, our region's economy has grown at four times the national rate – and the best is yet to come.
The future starts here.
More photos by Toby Geall/Phoebe Stephen from boomsatsuma: tinyurl.com/WestGrowthStrategyPics
Since 2019, our region's economy has grown at four times the national rate – and the best is yet to come.
The future starts here.
More photos by Toby Geall/Phoebe Stephen from boomsatsuma: tinyurl.com/WestGrowthStrategyPics
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A new mural has been unveiled at Ashley Down train station on its first anniversary, coinciding with @railway200.bsky.social.
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
September 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A new mural has been unveiled at Ashley Down train station on its first anniversary, coinciding with @railway200.bsky.social.
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
We won't allow our public spaces to be used to intimidate, or spread hate.
We are continuing to see more St George and Union flags in public spaces across South Glos.
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
September 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We won't allow our public spaces to be used to intimidate, or spread hate.
Reposted by Cllr Sean Rhodes
We are continuing to see more St George and Union flags in public spaces across South Glos.
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are continuing to see more St George and Union flags in public spaces across South Glos.
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
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Rail travel should be for everyone.
That’s why the combined authority has launched a new survey about the barriers people face in getting around by train and improvements for older stations, to feed into our future transport investment plans.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/WestRailSurvey
That’s why the combined authority has launched a new survey about the barriers people face in getting around by train and improvements for older stations, to feed into our future transport investment plans.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/WestRailSurvey
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Rail travel should be for everyone.
That’s why the combined authority has launched a new survey about the barriers people face in getting around by train and improvements for older stations, to feed into our future transport investment plans.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/WestRailSurvey
That’s why the combined authority has launched a new survey about the barriers people face in getting around by train and improvements for older stations, to feed into our future transport investment plans.
Have your say: tinyurl.com/WestRailSurvey
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A brand-new series of community meetings begin later this month, giving you the chance to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape what matters most in your area.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
September 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A brand-new series of community meetings begin later this month, giving you the chance to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape what matters most in your area.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
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A new bus will reconnect Yate, Thornbury, and Cribbs Causeway from next week, thanks to regional funding.
The Y2C will also serve Engine Common, Rangeworthy, Tytherington, Alveston, Olveston, Tockington, and Almondsbury through the WESTlink trial: tinyurl.com/NewY2Cbus
The Y2C will also serve Engine Common, Rangeworthy, Tytherington, Alveston, Olveston, Tockington, and Almondsbury through the WESTlink trial: tinyurl.com/NewY2Cbus
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A new bus will reconnect Yate, Thornbury, and Cribbs Causeway from next week, thanks to regional funding.
The Y2C will also serve Engine Common, Rangeworthy, Tytherington, Alveston, Olveston, Tockington, and Almondsbury through the WESTlink trial: tinyurl.com/NewY2Cbus
The Y2C will also serve Engine Common, Rangeworthy, Tytherington, Alveston, Olveston, Tockington, and Almondsbury through the WESTlink trial: tinyurl.com/NewY2Cbus
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That almost 400,000 bus journeys have already been taken through Kids Go Free this summer, and the West getting the green light for the Bristol & Portishead Line are two real highlights from my first 100 days as Mayor.
Great to chat with David on Points West yesterday.
Great to chat with David on Points West yesterday.
August 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
That almost 400,000 bus journeys have already been taken through Kids Go Free this summer, and the West getting the green light for the Bristol & Portishead Line are two real highlights from my first 100 days as Mayor.
Great to chat with David on Points West yesterday.
Great to chat with David on Points West yesterday.