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Jim Robbins

@jimrobbins.bsky.social

dad, husband, Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Labour & Co-op Party, Ipswich Town, love Libraries, proud European. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί

1,082 Followers  |  3,235 Following  |  114 Posts  |  Joined: 16.10.2023
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It isn’t! I hadn’t spotted it, but now you mention it, I can’t unsee it!

10.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An AI caricature feature some Swindon style locations and me waving a Swindon Make It Here flag!

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!

10.02.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Celebration of Cooperative Innovation 2026 - Cooperative Councils Innovation Network

πŸš€ @coopcouncils.bsky.social’a online sessions run all this week β€” practical, action‑focused workshops on co‑operative policy, community wealth building, regeneration, care experience & more.

πŸ‘‰ www.councils.coop/event/confer...

10.02.2026 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

And don't forget to sign up for our Celebration of Cooperative Innovation and our AGM at coopcouncils.zohobackstage.eu/AGM26

09.02.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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)

09.02.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What was the excuse?

03.05.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to @swindoncouncil.bsky.social for launch of β€˜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.

17.03.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great!

20.02.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing news

20.02.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely delighted that Swindon Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle β€˜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

20.02.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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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

13.02.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

13.02.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

01.02.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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…

01.02.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

01.02.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

17.01.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1629    πŸ” 252    πŸ’¬ 102    πŸ“Œ 18

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

17.01.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Liz Truss
@trussliz
In DC. The new 
@realDonaldTrump
 term can't come soon enough. The West needs it.
1:16 PM Β· Jan 17, 2025
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Liz Truss @trussliz In DC. The new @realDonaldTrump term can't come soon enough. The West needs it. 1:16 PM Β· Jan 17, 2025 Β· 74.8K Views

Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?

17.01.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2174    πŸ” 340    πŸ’¬ 298    πŸ“Œ 55
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Β£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...

Really delighted to see this announcement of Β£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...

17.01.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Slide by @toderianUW.bsky.social saying β€œAdding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.β€œ – Lewis Mumford, 1955

Slide by @toderianUW.bsky.social saying β€œAdding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.β€œ – 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

18.01.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2022    πŸ” 718    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 28

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'.

16.01.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 318    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 3

"From a Tory voter in a Labour seat." Ouch.

15.01.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ’™βš½ πŸ’™βš½

15.01.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Andrew Norfolk is the former Times journalist whose work brought the grooming gang scandal to public attention...

08.01.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1912    πŸ” 639    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 7

A real public servant, who’s spent a lifetime protecting women and girls.

07.01.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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snow white is drinking coffee from a coffee pot ALT: snow white is drinking coffee from a coffee pot

Much coffee.

07.01.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@bertsbooks.bsky.social any chance you could get me a copy of @grahamallcott.bsky.social’s book Kind? Cheers!

07.01.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

05.01.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

Great to see a positive story about Swindon Council to start the year off!

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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!

04.01.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I understand the sentiment behind dry January, but if you don't want to commit to this, I've an alternative.
Pub January, where you stop in at your local hostelry, have a drink and support a sector that is in danger of shrinking into obscurity, and with it a large of part of our heritage.

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