#SouthGlos Council have sent a powerful message of empathy and inclusivity to its young residents who are in or who have left the care system, by formally recognising their experience as needing special consideration in decision-making. Read more👇 orlo.uk/Recognise_Youn…

"14 years of misrule" by the Conservatives 🟦 Our Youth Justice Plan ⚖ Sorting a fallen tree in Winterbourne 🌳 Charging VAT on private schools to fund 6,500 new teachers in state schools 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 All in the highlights reel from Full Council on Wednesday 📽 Enjoy 🍿

In her first speech to the Local Government Association (LGA) as Deputy PM, watch Angela Rayner address the Councillor’s Forum this week- "You have with me today an absolute commitment to reset the relationship between local and central government ."

The Labour government knows we need accountability to drive high & rising standards in education. But today’s Ofsted system is high stakes for staff, low information for families — it needs proper reform. Pleased to speak to HMCI about delivering the change our children need.

The Tories spent £700m of taxpayers money to send just 4 volunteers to Rwanda. It is the most shocking waste of taxpayers money I have ever seen. Instead of gimmicks we need hard graft. Labour will boost our border security instead.

We're delighted to announce that Ofsted has rated South Glos Council's children's services Good across the board. Last year we invested an extra £1m to help give children the support and safety they deserve. Ian Boulton said a big thank you to everyone who's made this possible 👇

We're delighted to announce that Ofsted have assessed our Children's Services as Good in all areas! This is a reflection of hard work and dedication across the council, and we're thrilled that our team has been recognised with this judgement. More here: orlo.uk/Ofsted_n8jlL

The ongoing development of Bristol Zoo Project in it's new home is so exciting for our region & the world of conservation. It was great to meet up with the team and their supporters to see their plans. Always good to see you Roger and for the support of Gloucestershire Lieutenancy in #SouthGlos

Enquiries continue after a man died at a house in Staple Hill yesterday evening, Thurs 25 July. His family know & have our sympathy. We're currently treating his death as suspicious & have arrested a man. If you can help, pls call 101 ref 5224194416. orlo.uk/WpGcW

The leaders of the political groups on South Glos Council have issued a joint statement following recent disorder and stand together against violence, racism and hatred in all forms. All comments across all our social media platforms are monitored and action will be taken if any

Listening to the stories of acts of peaceful solidarity this evening against the violence of recent days has helped restore a little of my faith in humanity today. We need to remain vigilant however let’s hope this is the turning point some commentators are suggesting.

Does the Daily Mail have any self-awareness?

These 2 Plymouth rioters have been convicted of 209 previous offences + they told the police they were rioting because immigrants cost the taxpayer too much money. Judge Linford made them work out how much their offending had cost Britain's taxpayers over the last 38 years.👇🏻

Congratulations to everyone celebrating exam results today.

A major programme of expansion and improvements to buildings and facilities at Abbeywood Community School is underway. The £12 million project will deliver new classrooms and extend the dance studio and changing rooms over the next 18 months. Read more👇 orlo.uk/Improvement_Wo…

Congratulations to our students in #SouthGlos for all their hard work, who have received their GCSE results today. Cllr Ian Boulton, South Glos Council Co-Leader and cabinet member with responsibility for schools, sends a message of best wishes to all our GCSE students today.

Today marks Ukraine’s Independence Day. An honour to join a celebration of Ukrainian culture at St. Michael’s Centre in Stoke Gifford. Thank you for inviting me to speak, with Alison4Woodstock 🌹 & Ian Boulton, ahead of wonderful performances. We’ll always stand with you. Slava Ukraini!

The Tories spent billions of pounds they didn’t have. We must never forgive them. My piece for the The Mirror 👇 mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…