Swindon Labour’s Local Election Manifesto 2019
Swindon Labour’s Local Election Manifesto 2019
We will build 1000 council houses in 5 years We will re-introduce children’s centres to Swindon We will increase recruitment of enforcement officers and fund more PCSOs to support the police We will support local businesses by prioritising them when allocating public sector contracts We will set up a £2m fund to support the Honda workforce, their supply chain and other workers affected by any future economic downturn
On the evening of Tuesday, 4th December, the day the government was plunged into shame and defeat, the people of South Swindon came together in hope and unity.
Nadine Watts was re-elected as Councillor for Old Town & East Wichel in the local elections on 3 May with an increased majority and 50% of the vote.
Sarah Church provides an update on her community work and campaign activities.
AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT COUNCIL DOUBLE COUNCIL HOUSE BUILDING REINSTATE SURESTART CHILDREN’S CENTRES MORE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION REGENERATE OUR HERITAGE
A record of service. Since 2015, Nadine Watts has raised over 1070 cases for residents showing her continued commitment to the local community.
Old Town Councillors, Nadine Watts and Jane Milner-Barry are pleased to report that the contracts for the Corn Exchange were exchanged before Christmas. These are exciting times ahead for Old Town. Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, said: “It is great that progress is being made with the redevelopment of the Corn Exchange. I have been in contact with Steve Rosier, the developer, who has informed me that the design team has been assembled and is meeting this week to start…
South Swindon Parish Council Tax Freeze.Allotment Charges Cut Dramatically.Old Town Library Refurbished…
The East Wichel Restricted Parking Zone came into operation on 2nd October 2016. The East Wichel Restricted Parking Zone came into operation on 2nd October 2016. Following introduction of the restrictions residents and visitors raised concerns regarding the availability of parking and the impact this was having on the area. As representatives of the local community the Ward Councillors asked that the current parking provisions be reviewed. This review has now been completed and the following proposals are being taken…
Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, has welcomed news that Swindon Council is set to refresh the lining on the crossings on Devizes Road and Newport Street. This follows Cllr Watts urging the Council to do this after residents got in touch with her. Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, said: “It is great news that the Council are planning to refresh the line marking on the crossings on Devizes Road and Newport Street. Many of the linings on crossings have become…
South Swindon Parish Council Improve Popular Old Town Library. Your Eastcott Labour Team has welcomed the improvements made to Old Town Library, which now contains a room entirely focused at young children. These improvements were made by Labour-majority South Swindon Parish Council who have taken over the library after it is was threatened with closure. Eastcott Labour Candidate, Imtiyaz Shaikh, and Eastcott Labour Councillor, Paul Dixon, are both members of the Parish Council and supported these improvements. They are delighted…