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.
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…
The Conservative council, under severe financial pressure from the Conservative government, is trying to offload Lydiard Park. There are plans to transfer it to a trust, which could secure its future for the people of Swindon, but the proposed trust is unwilling to accept the transfer without provision for the works costing over a million pounds that they found were necessary to put Lydiard it in good repair. But another problem has now come to light. The council allowed the…
I have been talking to many people in Shaw, and hearing your concerns about the NHS, education, taxes, Lydiard and more. I have been working with the Swindon Labour team and discussing manifesto priorities with the Swindon shadow cabinet. The Swindon Labour Manifesto will be published soon and it will cover many key areas including town centre development, children’s facilities, local procurement and jobs, housing and social care. Your vote in marginal wards like Shaw is crucial to give us…