Cllr Paul Hodgkinson
@paulcotswolds.bsky.social
📻 Councillor, Radio DJ. | Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities & Fire in Gloucestershire | Running for Parliament in North Cotswolds 🔶
Launching the campaign to turn the North Cotswolds gold at the next General Election @LibDems
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Launching the campaign to turn the North Cotswolds gold at the next General Election @LibDems
Supporting Gloucestershire’s farmers today outside Shire Hall. Ahead of the Budget they want to be heard by the Chancellor. Feeding Britain, feeding us all. #farmer #farming #budget2025 #feedingbritain @nfudc.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Supporting Gloucestershire’s farmers today outside Shire Hall. Ahead of the Budget they want to be heard by the Chancellor. Feeding Britain, feeding us all. #farmer #farming #budget2025 #feedingbritain @nfudc.bsky.social
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Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
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NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.
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BREAKING: The UK’s response to Covid was “too little, too late”, a damning official report on the handling of the pandemic has concluded, saying the introduction of a lockdown even a week earlier than happened could have saved more than 20,000 lives.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING: The UK’s response to Covid was “too little, too late”, a damning official report on the handling of the pandemic has concluded, saying the introduction of a lockdown even a week earlier than happened could have saved more than 20,000 lives.
Getting my flu jab today. Good idea to be protected this winter. Anyone under 65 like me can get one at pharmacies for a small payment.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Getting my flu jab today. Good idea to be protected this winter. Anyone under 65 like me can get one at pharmacies for a small payment.
Single Gloucestershire council option to be sent to ministers as Shire Hall chiefs approve - I spoke in favour of a Gloucestershire wide unitary council www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Single Gloucestershire council option will be sent to ministers as chiefs agree
The County Council's cabinet has agreed on the preferred option for local government shake-up in Gloucestershire
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Single Gloucestershire council option to be sent to ministers as Shire Hall chiefs approve - I spoke in favour of a Gloucestershire wide unitary council www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Delighted to have been selected as Parliamentary Candidate for the North Cotswolds for the next General Election. One of the top target seats for the @libdems.org.uk in the country. Get in touch if you want to join my team!
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Delighted to have been selected as Parliamentary Candidate for the North Cotswolds for the next General Election. One of the top target seats for the @libdems.org.uk in the country. Get in touch if you want to join my team!
I presented today a petition @GlosCC from residents who live along the A436 between Bourton and Andoversford. They’re calling for a lower speed limit and road safety measures following accidents along that road this year. #roadsafety #Cotswolds
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I presented today a petition @GlosCC from residents who live along the A436 between Bourton and Andoversford. They’re calling for a lower speed limit and road safety measures following accidents along that road this year. #roadsafety #Cotswolds
Unemployment rises again to 5%. The economy isn’t working. #Unemployment
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Unemployment rises again to 5%. The economy isn’t working. #Unemployment
Remembering those who gave their lives for us - in Northleach #lestweforget #RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Remembering those who gave their lives for us - in Northleach #lestweforget #RemembranceDay
This Thursday 6/11 4-6pm I’m back on @cotswoldsradio.bsky.social for Afternoon Live with my guests Siobhan Farmer & Callum Gutteridge from Public Health Gloucestershire and Emma Costley White from Scrubditch Care Farm
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This Thursday 6/11 4-6pm I’m back on @cotswoldsradio.bsky.social for Afternoon Live with my guests Siobhan Farmer & Callum Gutteridge from Public Health Gloucestershire and Emma Costley White from Scrubditch Care Farm
The Cirencester History Festival has been hugely successful again this year and is going from strength to strength. Today I was fascinated to hear about the rivalry of Richard II and Henry IV in a compelling event with Helen Castor at the impressive Bingham Hall in Cirencester. #CreativeCotswolds
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Cirencester History Festival has been hugely successful again this year and is going from strength to strength. Today I was fascinated to hear about the rivalry of Richard II and Henry IV in a compelling event with Helen Castor at the impressive Bingham Hall in Cirencester. #CreativeCotswolds
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Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!
Digital labs in some of Gloucestershire’s libraries - like this one in Chipping Campden - are an incredible community asset. 3D printing, LEGO design and more. Go and see for yourself what you can do!
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Digital labs in some of Gloucestershire’s libraries - like this one in Chipping Campden - are an incredible community asset. 3D printing, LEGO design and more. Go and see for yourself what you can do!
A real landmark and so good to see. At last.
King Charles lays flowers at national memorial to LGBT+ armed forces veterans
King Charles lays flowers at national memorial to LGBT+ armed forces veterans
Monument honours those whose careers were cut short by the ‘gay ban’ in place from 1967 to 2000
The king has laid flowers at the UK’s first national memorial commemorating LGBT+ armed forces and met veterans who spoke of the trauma inflicted by the military’s former “gay ban”.
Charles was joined by dozens of serving and former members of the armed forces at the dedication of the memorial, titled An Opened Letter, at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Monday. It was his first official engagement in support of the LGBT+ community. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A real landmark and so good to see. At last.
I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
GP Guarantee
The Lib Dem plan would guarantee people can see a doctor quickly.
www.libdems.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
At the superb Skillzone run by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue - it’s a place where groups of young people and children learn about fire hazards and personal safety in a fun and experiential space.
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
At the superb Skillzone run by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue - it’s a place where groups of young people and children learn about fire hazards and personal safety in a fun and experiential space.
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.
October 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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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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!
💪 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!
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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!
💪 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!
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
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM
My statement here: www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2554671...