Cllr Paul Park
@northswindon.bsky.social
Parish Cllr for Central North Swindon (Penhill) & Haydon Wick. Occasionally answers questions on Bluesky. For guaranteed responses please attend in-person surgeries
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Cllr Paul Park
@northswindon.bsky.social
· Jan 17
Today we opened The Parkside Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (12–18 May), let’s log off and lean in to community 💚
See a friend. Join a local group. Say hi to a neighbour.
Real connection = real wellbeing.
🔗 mentalhealth.org.uk #MHAW2025 #CommunityFirst
See a friend. Join a local group. Say hi to a neighbour.
Real connection = real wellbeing.
🔗 mentalhealth.org.uk #MHAW2025 #CommunityFirst
May 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (12–18 May), let’s log off and lean in to community 💚
See a friend. Join a local group. Say hi to a neighbour.
Real connection = real wellbeing.
🔗 mentalhealth.org.uk #MHAW2025 #CommunityFirst
See a friend. Join a local group. Say hi to a neighbour.
Real connection = real wellbeing.
🔗 mentalhealth.org.uk #MHAW2025 #CommunityFirst
I think I’m supposed to do some sort of “This week as your cllr” and pretend to really important! So here goes my attempt:
This week I helped support my amazing officers by putting on a bunny costume to help them deliver eggmazing easter for the children in the parish.
This week I helped support my amazing officers by putting on a bunny costume to help them deliver eggmazing easter for the children in the parish.
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I think I’m supposed to do some sort of “This week as your cllr” and pretend to really important! So here goes my attempt:
This week I helped support my amazing officers by putting on a bunny costume to help them deliver eggmazing easter for the children in the parish.
This week I helped support my amazing officers by putting on a bunny costume to help them deliver eggmazing easter for the children in the parish.
Helping out Swindon Story Shed in GWR Park for a sunny Blossom Festival with South Swindon Parish Council - pop along, say hi, and do some awesome activities with the Story Shed team! 🌸✏️🌸
#choosebookshops #havebookshopwilltravel #local #community #literacy #FamilyActivities
#choosebookshops #havebookshopwilltravel #local #community #literacy #FamilyActivities
April 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Helping out Swindon Story Shed in GWR Park for a sunny Blossom Festival with South Swindon Parish Council - pop along, say hi, and do some awesome activities with the Story Shed team! 🌸✏️🌸
#choosebookshops #havebookshopwilltravel #local #community #literacy #FamilyActivities
#choosebookshops #havebookshopwilltravel #local #community #literacy #FamilyActivities
A huge shout out to Swindon Outlet! This is amazing
Neurodiversity at Swindon Designer Outlet
Neurodiversity at Swindon Designer Outlet
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March 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A huge shout out to Swindon Outlet! This is amazing
A great way to share some care to kids in hospital this Easter and try the new cycling track especially with the spring weather improving.
March 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A great way to share some care to kids in hospital this Easter and try the new cycling track especially with the spring weather improving.
Tell me you failed to understand the hugely damaging impact of austerity, and the fact most public sector departments where originally cut beyond their means to actually operate without saying that
MSN
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March 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Tell me you failed to understand the hugely damaging impact of austerity, and the fact most public sector departments where originally cut beyond their means to actually operate without saying that
Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.
March 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.
The Parkside hub works, are now completed, public opening date is coming soon
TikTok - Make Your Day
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March 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Parkside hub works, are now completed, public opening date is coming soon
I’m proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
www.neurodiversityweek.com
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
www.neurodiversityweek.com
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.
www.neurodiversityweek.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I’m proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
www.neurodiversityweek.com
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
www.neurodiversityweek.com
Turns out I’m not the only one watching a performance tonight.
Shame the Tories couldn’t actually come up with any better ideas and just opposed for the sake of it!
Shame the Tories couldn’t actually come up with any better ideas and just opposed for the sake of it!
February 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Turns out I’m not the only one watching a performance tonight.
Shame the Tories couldn’t actually come up with any better ideas and just opposed for the sake of it!
Shame the Tories couldn’t actually come up with any better ideas and just opposed for the sake of it!
Spring is starting in Penhill Park
February 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Spring is starting in Penhill Park
Reposted by Cllr Paul Park
😀 Swindon has been shortlisted in the #LGCAwards 2025.
Our ‘Most improved council’ entry drew on feedback from residents, colleagues & the views of Ofsted & the LGA to evidence progress in improving services, strengthening engagement & our organisational culture.
awards.lgcplus.com/2025/en/page...
Our ‘Most improved council’ entry drew on feedback from residents, colleagues & the views of Ofsted & the LGA to evidence progress in improving services, strengthening engagement & our organisational culture.
awards.lgcplus.com/2025/en/page...
February 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
😀 Swindon has been shortlisted in the #LGCAwards 2025.
Our ‘Most improved council’ entry drew on feedback from residents, colleagues & the views of Ofsted & the LGA to evidence progress in improving services, strengthening engagement & our organisational culture.
awards.lgcplus.com/2025/en/page...
Our ‘Most improved council’ entry drew on feedback from residents, colleagues & the views of Ofsted & the LGA to evidence progress in improving services, strengthening engagement & our organisational culture.
awards.lgcplus.com/2025/en/page...
What an awesome idea. As someone who lives in a flat, I simply don’t have the space for tools for once in a while use!
Swindon residents can now borrow DIY tools for free
Swindon residents can now borrow DIY and gardening equipment for free thanks to council initiative.
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
What an awesome idea. As someone who lives in a flat, I simply don’t have the space for tools for once in a while use!
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
Learn to save lives with bleed control kits. Gain vital skills from experts and be ready to act in emergencies.
25 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Moredon Community Centre, The St, Swindon SN25 3ER, UK
25 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Moredon Community Centre, The St, Swindon SN25 3ER, UK
January 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Learn to save lives with bleed control kits. Gain vital skills from experts and be ready to act in emergencies.
25 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Moredon Community Centre, The St, Swindon SN25 3ER, UK
25 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Moredon Community Centre, The St, Swindon SN25 3ER, UK
Super excited to start rolling out youth projects in a building that puts the youth first.
Abandoned clubhouse incredibly transformed into £160k community hub
A long-abandoned community facility in Penhill, Swindon has reopened after a £160,000 revamp.
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Super excited to start rolling out youth projects in a building that puts the youth first.
Swindon named the best place to get a new job:
-An unemployment rate of 2.4 per cent the lowest out of the 30 locations analysed.
- average salary of 35,605, higher than most other towns.
- Above average number of large companies.
😎
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2486623...
-An unemployment rate of 2.4 per cent the lowest out of the 30 locations analysed.
- average salary of 35,605, higher than most other towns.
- Above average number of large companies.
😎
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2486623...
Swindon named the best place to get a new job
Swindon is reportedly the best place to get a new job, a recent study has found.
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Swindon named the best place to get a new job:
-An unemployment rate of 2.4 per cent the lowest out of the 30 locations analysed.
- average salary of 35,605, higher than most other towns.
- Above average number of large companies.
😎
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2486623...
-An unemployment rate of 2.4 per cent the lowest out of the 30 locations analysed.
- average salary of 35,605, higher than most other towns.
- Above average number of large companies.
😎
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2486623...
How cool is that!!
Swindon athletes grab gold at county cross country championships
Three young athletes from Swindon secured gold medals at Wiltshire Schools Cross Country Championships.
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
How cool is that!!
Today we opened The Parkside Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
January 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today we opened The Parkside Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
Companions Café: Join us Thursday, 23rd January!
Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia.
Visit the parish website for more info haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/
Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia.
Visit the parish website for more info haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/
January 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Companions Café: Join us Thursday, 23rd January!
Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia.
Visit the parish website for more info haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/
Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia.
Visit the parish website for more info haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/
Reposted by Cllr Paul Park
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!
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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!
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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!
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
“Each of us has a unique opportunity to create something right where we are. It doesn’t require special authority, a fancy title, or the corner office.” - Clay Scroggins
Happy New Year All
Happy New Year All
a cartoon of snoopy wearing a top hat and holding a cane says new year 's eve
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy wearing a top hat and holding a cane says new year 's eve
media.tenor.com
December 31, 2024 at 9:57 PM
“Each of us has a unique opportunity to create something right where we are. It doesn’t require special authority, a fancy title, or the corner office.” - Clay Scroggins
Happy New Year All
Happy New Year All
Volunteers and Working partnerships are making this possible. The Penhill street reps, Swindon night shelter, Swindon borough council, central north Swindon parish council, sugar shack, Swindon car & van hire and supported stores through neighbourly.
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December 24, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Volunteers and Working partnerships are making this possible. The Penhill street reps, Swindon night shelter, Swindon borough council, central north Swindon parish council, sugar shack, Swindon car & van hire and supported stores through neighbourly.
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One of the perks of being a cllr is being asked just to attend local community events.
Absolutely lovely evening ❤️
Absolutely lovely evening ❤️
December 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM
One of the perks of being a cllr is being asked just to attend local community events.
Absolutely lovely evening ❤️
Absolutely lovely evening ❤️
Was great to swing by CSNPC Winter wonderland
December 8, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Was great to swing by CSNPC Winter wonderland