Community Speed Watch We've been contacted by a number of residents in both Liden and Eldene who may be interested in being part of a community speed watch scheme. Community Speed Watch is a locally driven initiative where active members of the community join together with the support of the Police to monitor speeds of vehicles using speed detection devices. We would need more numbers to make this viable. If it's something you'd like to get involved with do get…
Your Swindon Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidates Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon) and Mark Dempsey (North Swindon) will be holding a street surgery and conducting a survey on the cost of living on Friday 26th April at noon in the Town Centre (at the junction of Regent Street and Canal Walk)
REFUGE is a celebration of female music talent, which raises money for an excellent cause – Swindon Women’s Aid. It will bring 4 brilliant acts to a stunning church in Wiltshire on Saturday 4th May 2013. Tickets are now on sale for the one-off event at Christ Church in Swindon, with every penny of the ticket money going directly to this hugely important cause.
The Labour Party in Swindon, comprising of the North and South CLP's, hosted a Your Britain listening and community engagement event focussing on the often hidden issue of domestic violence. The event, introduced by North Swindon PPC Mark Dempsey, featured two key speakers. Firstly, Olwen Kelly, Director of Swindon Women's Aid – a local refuge and outreach service – set the scene on this taboo subject.
Domestic Abuse Awareness Roundtable Event held at Broadgreen Community Centre, Swindon on the 16th March 2013 as part of The Labour Party's Your Britain policy review process
On Saturday the 16th March the Swindon Labour Party will be hosting a public roundtable discussion event on the subject of Domestic Abuse and Violence which will include guest speakers Olwen Kelly from Swindon Women's Aid and Frank Mullane from Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA). The feedback gathered will form part of our submission to the Your Britain policy making process being run by the national Labour Party and will help shape future policy designed to tackle domestic violence and abuse.
Members of the public who have been given a bike for Christmas can take advantage of a free bike marking and registration session at Wharf Green on Saturday (12 January). The event is being run by Swindon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and will take place between 11am and 1pm.
Ward surgeries in Old Town, with Councillor Nadine Watts, will be on the last Saturday of each month, except in December and August Nadine is happy to see people on an individual basis during these months and is happy to see people individually anytime. Continue reading for dates and times for the next year.
Swindon Borough Council has instigated an independent review into the Croft school’s opening, which will include a second public meeting at the Marriott Hotel, off Marlborough Lane, at 7.30pm on Monday, October 22.
Public Exhibition: Swindon Designer Outlet Village Upgrade of Longshop and Expansion. A public exhibition of the planning proposals will take place in a shop unit on the East Mall (opposite Marks & Spencer) at the following times; Thursday 26th July 10.00 to 20.00 Friday 27th July 10.00 to 18.00 Saturday 28th July 10.00 to 14.00 Public Exhibition: Swindon Designer Outlet Village Upgrade of Longshop and Expansion. A public exhibition of the planning proposals will take place in a shop unit…
In November 2012 Swindon and Wiltshire will elect the first Police and Crime Commissioner. South Swindon Labour Party would like to invite you to a public meeting to introduce Clare Moody, the Labour candidate, who will present the Labour Party vision and ideas for policing in the Borough and County. In November 2012 Swindon and Wiltshire will elect the first Police and Crime Commissioner. South Swindon Labour Party would like to invite you to a public meeting to introduce Clare Moody, the Labour candidate, who…
South Swindon Labour will be sharing a stall with the GMB at this year's Swindon and Wiltshire Pride Parade on the 4th August. Once again, the parade will make it's way around Old Town, leaving from Westlecott Road at 11:15am. Those who are taking part in the Parade need to meet at the Westlecott Road entrance to the Town Gardens at 10:30am. Baby D and Basshunter will be headlining the Nationwide Main Stage on Saturday 4th August and there will…