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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 2d

Good piece on BBCPoliticsWest about National Star College students & the challenges they face for funding when they leave education. It’s an amazing place in the North Cotswolds which I’ve supported enthusiastically.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 4d

Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday!

💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away

Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!

Lib Dems winning - Liberal Democrats have won 7 of 10 local by-elections held this week.

Bar chart showing winning parties:
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Ind 1
Con 1

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 4d

My statement here: www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2554671...

Questions over how much Gloucestershire matters to ambulance top boss

There are questions over how much Gloucestershire matters to the top boss of South Western Ambulance Service as he didn’t attend a meeting…

www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 5d

Always a delight to be in Blockley. Great public meeting yesterday talking about the new @libdems.org.uk administration at Gloucestershire County Council and our plan and vision.

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 6d

As a cat owner the high cost of vet services is something I and many pet owners are concerned about. I welcome the CMA investigation today with its recommendations for action to address this.

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 7d

Very disappointed to hear that @swasft.bsky.social are ploughing ahead with their decision to stop co-responding work with Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue. The public really value this cooperation. With rural ambulance response times still missing target they surely need all the help they can get.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 9d

And yet he claims to understand the struggles of working people...

https://leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nigel-farage-now-earns-over-1-million-from-12-second-jobs/

Nigel Farage now earns over £1 million from his 12 ‘second jobs’

The Reform leader has raked in a further £189,000 from side jobs since May this year

leftfootforward.org

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 10d

"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination."

@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social

Image of Marie Goldman MP, Lib Dem Spokesperson for Women & Equalities, in the House of Commons.

"National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that hatred and prejudice continue to have a devastating impact on far too many people across the UK.
No one should have to suffer or live in fear simply because of their identity.
The Liberal Democrats say: enough is enough."

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 11d

The new Gloucester library opens on Monday - an amazing modern community space in the heart of the city to transform the old Debenhams building with the @uniofglos.bsky.social

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 12d

The big increase in violent hate crime across the West as featured on BBC Points West tonight is really disturbing. Politicians have a deep responsibility to stop their own polarising language.

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 12d

Sign the petition to say no to Labour’s unfair & arbitrary housing targets: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/OlFIcUdE?...

Save our Cotswolds!

The government has set an unrealistic target of more than 1,000 new homes a year in the Cotswold District. Our roads, schools, and GP surgeries are already under pressure, and our countryside is at ri...

digitallibdems.typeform.com

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 14d

Out and about talking to residents and businesses in Cirencester with Gloucestershire Trading Standards & Fire and Rescue - the team are checking that businesses are fire safe and letting people know what they can do if they experience rogue traders.

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 15d

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jilly Cooper. I was her councillor in Bisley for a while and met her a number of times. Always found her very warm and welcoming. Her Cotswolds personality and writing will be missed. #RIPJillyCooper

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 16d

As the Tories start their conference they have never in my life been so irrelevant. Their future looks bleak.

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 21d

www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2549214...

The Cotswold School wins prestigious award

The Cotswold School has been recognised for their world in international education with a prestigious reward.

www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 25d

Supporting the work of @dementiauk.bsky.social in helping those dealing with this condition including families and carers - something which impacts alot of people across the North Cotswolds

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 28d

The two old parties can’t deliver the change we desperately need says @eddavey.libdems.org.uk but don’t let it become Farage’s Britain @libdems.org.uk

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · 29d

Sunshine and optimism at the conference in Bournemouth. Campaigning for animal welfare and health amongst other things! @animalresearch.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk #LDHCAatConf

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Sep 20

Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people.

We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · Sep 18

www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...

Gloucestershire cricket clubs, play parks and other projects to get £1.1.m boost

County councillors will be allocated £20,000 each to invest in their communities

www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · Sep 17

Pleased to get backing from colleagues today for the launch of a £1.1 million cash boost for local communities in Gloucestershire. The Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund gives every county councillor £20k to spend on health and wellbeing projects in their area.

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · Sep 17

Latest inflation figures show that it is baked into the system - the cost of living crisis continues for many #Inflation

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Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · Sep 17

We need more of this from Labour. They are too slow on calling out the violence and bigotry of the far right.

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson @paulcotswolds.bsky.social · Sep 16

www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/2546654...

Rallying cry issued to save Cirencester arts centre

A WELL-KNOWN arts centre in the heart of Cirencester has issued an urgent rallying cry for support amid fears that it could close within six months.

www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Sep 14

Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.

I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.

Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.

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