South Swindon Labour - News, Views & Events.

Labour demands reversal of cuts to NHS workforce budgets in Long Term Plan

Labour demands reversal of cuts to NHS workforce budgets in Long Term Plan as new analysis reveals training budget plummets to lowest level in 5 years

Good news for the historic railway area, says Labour Heritage spokesperson Jane Milner-Barry

The Swindon Labour Group is delighted to hear that the bid for Heritage Action Zone status for the Railway Village and Railway Works area has been successful.

Upham Road Update October 2018:
Upham Road to Re-open

Local Councillors Emma, Steve and Abdul are delighted to hear the Council’s announcement that Upham Road will be open from Monday October 22nd after the completion of repair works.

Swindon Council Civic Offices
Labour Call on Council To Drop Proposal to End Plastics Recycling Collection in Swindon

The Labour Group strongly object to the Council’s proposal to scrap plastics recycling collection. When Swindon already has a terrible recycling rate, we think this decision is a further backward step.

Swindon Council Civic Offices
Swindon Public Health Budgets cut by £366,000 Copy

These cuts to public health budgets are cynical and wrong says Jim Grant, Labour Councillor’s Group Leader

Swindon Brexit Summit

On 14th September our MEP for the South-West and Gibraltar, Clare Moody, convened a Brexit Summit in Swindon.

A report by Sarah Church

Swindon Brexit Summit

Brexit is the biggest challenge facing Swindon and our country. It is vital that the UK gets a good Brexit deal. Come and join the debate.

Organised by Clare Moody MEP

Upham Road Reconstruction Work:
Phase 2 Delayed to August 20th.

Councillors have been informed that contractors have come across some unforeseen complications that have caused further delay on completion of this section.

Upham Road Update August 2018 – Phase 1 Delays & Contractor’s Leaflet 3

New Leaflet from Contractors and Update on Walcot West Shuttle Bus

Future Looks Bleak for the Swindon Half Marathon

The Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon team have announced that the 2018 Half Marathon, to be run on 9th September, may well be the last.

Councillors Oppose Plans for Park Library

The Council has announced a plan to offload its remaining libraries – including Park Library. It wants to turn them into a “Public Sector Mutual” organisation.

Labour are opposing this plan

Upham Road Repairs Update: Update from Contractors & Shuttle Bus Route Change

New Leaflet from Contractors and Update on Walcot West Shuttle Bus