Parishing The parishing proposals have gone through. Shadow parishes are being formed from existing borough councillors until elections for parish councillors take place in May 2017. The shadow parishes will decide which services it will take on from the Council and also how much to set the precept for. Town Gardens Work on the bandstand and footbridge is now complete. It is great to see it being used and enjoyed by so many people. Hesketh Crescent Play Area Following…
I am often asked for updates and information on the restrictive parking scheme for East Wichel. Please find a list of frequently asked questions on the subject. If you have any further questions on this or any other matter, please don't hesitate to contact me. 1. Are the mews areas subject to the same restrictions? The restrictions will be confined to the areas that are to be adopted as public highway. The mews areas are not generally intended for adoption….
Old Town Tower I am pleased that the proposed plans for the 14 storey "Old Town Tower" have been withdrawn. So many local residents were against this proposal which was so out of character with Old Town. We hope that the developers will listen and work with local people to develop plans for a building that is more in keeping with the area. East Wichel The parking restrictions have now been signed off. Implementation is currently planned for October this…
November update from Councillor Nadine Watts covering general East Wichel and Old Town information, the Corn Exchange, Town Gardens footbridge update, Hesketh Crescent Play Area progress, Programme of works to improve approximately 90 traffic signs in the Old Town area is due to take place between Monday 23 November and Friday 11 December. People in Swindon are being urged to look after their health and take the necessary precautions as temperatures drop. The flu vaccine is one of the most effective…
Update from Old Town and East Wichel Councillor, Nadine Watts, including information on Old Town Christmas lights improvements, the conveniance store in East Wichel and attendance at the Fraud and Scams Awareness event at Barclays Old Town on 2 July. I am very pleased that Cabinet agreed to use £50,000 of s106 money for arts and culture for the Old Town Christmas lights. This is always a popular event put on by the Old Town Business Association. The current lights which have lasted…
The report on the restrictive parking zone in East Wichel has been amended. It was decided that because the parking arrangements had been decided at planning, more information was required to back this up in the report, than what had been originally inserted. The report on the restrictive parking zone in East Wichel has been amended. It was decided that because the parking arrangements had been decided at planning, more information was required to back this up in the report, than what had been originally inserted….
Old Town Labour Candidate, Bob Cretchley and local Councillor, Nadine Watts, have welcomed work scheduled to be carried out by the Council to construct a new flight of steps and an improved ramp that links the Mill Lane /Wichelstowe bridleway to the old railway line. Old Town Labour Candidate, Bob Cretchley and local Councillor, Nadine Watts, have welcomed work scheduled to be carried out by the Council to construct a new flight of steps and an improved ramp that links…
East Wichel Councillor, Nadine Watts, and Labour’s candidate for East Wichel, Bob Cretchley, have welcomed recent progress in bringing a convenience store to East Wichel, the first of its kind for that community. East Wichel Councillor, Nadine Watts, and Labour’s candidate for East Wichel, Bob Cretchley, have welcomed recent progress in bringing a convenience store to East Wichel, the first of its kind for that community. The convenience store will be located at 36 Trevello Road and is in the…
Councillor Nadine Watts would like to bring to your attention that the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for the 20mph speed limit within East Wichel and 40mph speed limit on Blackhorse Way have been made. Councillor Nadine Watts would like to bring to your attention that the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for the 20mph speed limit within East Wichel and 40mph speed limit on Blackhorse Way have been made. The signage to accompany these TROs are in place too. The order came into operation…
Traffic surveys on Mill Lane have taken place pre and post Waitrose opening. Comparing the data, it is the Local Highway Authority’s view that there is no immediate need to close Mill Lane… Traffic surveys on Mill Lane have taken place pre and post Waitrose opening. Comparing the data, it is the Local Highway Authority’s view that: there is no immediate need to close Mill Lane that there has been no significant change to traffic speeds and volumes and the Local…
Local residents have been asking me for an update following the damage caused by the emergency repair work carried out by Thames Water over New Year at East Wichel. The work was to a burst water mains, which contractors gained access to through the main entrance to the public park off Fernacre Road. Local residents have been asking me for an update following the damage caused by the emergency repair work carried out by Thames Water over New Year at…
Work is still progressing with the Corn Exchange development. The legal paperwork should be completed very soon. Cllr Nadine Watts said, “It is a fantastic project with so much potential and interest, that will enhance Old Town's reputation. Work is still progressing with the Corn Exchange development. The legal paperwork should be completed very soon. Cllr Nadine Watts said, “It is a fantastic project with so much potential and interest, that will enhance Old Town's reputation. It is hoped that it will create something very special,…