Work by The Children’s Society shows that over a quarter of the 23,968 children living in South Swindon constituency alone, live in poverty.
Work by The Children’s Society shows that over a quarter of the 23,968 children living in South Swindon constituency alone, live in poverty.
On the first official day of campaigning of this General Election, 1500 voters in Swindon have been told by Swindon Borough Council that they are being removed from the electoral register.
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.
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
Simon Firth sets out his reasons for standing as a Labour Candidate and against the Conservatives in Shaw ward
The meeting took place at the Lydiard Park Academy Sports Hall on Sunday 11th March at 2pm. Just over 100 residents attended the meeting.
MEETING CALLED AS LYDIARD PARK IS UNDER THREAT AGAIN Labour Candidate, Neil Hopkins, is inviting you to attend a Public Meeting on the future of Lydiard after the Council scrap the Lydiard Heritage Trust deal. Add to Your Calendar 11-03-2018 2:00 PM 11-03-2018 4:00 PM Lydiard Park Public Meeting A public meeting on the future of Lydiard which will be crucial to making sure the Council knows the strength of feeling amongst residents about the future running of Lydiard, and…
by Simon Firth My team and I have spent a lot of time recently walking and cycling around Shaw, and we appreciate the network of foot and cycle paths through the ward and the amount of green space that people can enjoy. We have heard from you about difficulties for children in prams and wheelchair users. We are keen to see efficient LED lighting installed which both saves energy and lasts longer, and we are reporting streetlamps that are not…
Swindon Borough Council Council have today issued a press release confirming that they are no longer pursuing a transfer of management to the Lydiard Heritage Trust. This raises the ugly prospect of Lydiard once again being transferred to the private sector. The Council has said the reason why they have pulled out of talks with the trust is because of a disagreement of the required works needed for Lydiard House. A total of £850,000 had been set aside by the…