Old Town Tower Block Following the public uproar over plans for a 14-storey tower block the proposal was quickly withdrawn but the developer stated he will be submitting new ones. Jane and Nadine believe a tower block would be completely out of keeping with the area and would blight its future. Old Town Tower Block Following the public uproar over plans for a 14-storey tower block the proposal was quickly withdrawn but the developer stated he will be submitting new…
Updates from your Labour team Paul Dixon and Manetta Rodrigues in Eastcott. Old Town Tower Most of you will have no doubt heard about the plans a developer put forward for a tower block on the site of the Swindon Advertiser Offices. Thankfully this particular plan is not going ahead. We're opposed to this type of development in our area and will challenge inappropriate development. We must all be on alert for updated proposals and defend the special character of…
Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, welcomes agreement to install a pedestrian crossing on Marlborough Road. The crossing will be inserted where the existing pedestrian refuge is located near the junction with Carlisle Avenue and Evelyn Street. This agreement follows a request by a member of the public for consideration for this. Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, welcomes agreement to install a pedestrian crossing on Marlborough Road. The crossing will be inserted where the existing pedestrian refuge is located near the…
The two Labour Councillors representing the Old Town area, Councillor Nadine Watts (Councillor for Old Town Ward) and Paul Dixon (Councillor for Eastcott Ward) have welcomed the withdrawal of plans to build a 14 story, high-rise tower block in Old Town. The two Labour Councillors representing the Old Town area, Councillor Nadine Watts (Councillor for Old Town Ward) and Paul Dixon (Councillor for Eastcott Ward) have welcomed the withdrawal of plans to build a 14 story, high-rise tower block in…
You may have seen the article in the Swindon Advertiser regarding the proposed redevelopment in Old Town. Many local residents have been in contact and we share the concerns raised about a development that, in our opinion, has no possible place in Old Town. Update 14/03/2016: We are pleased to see that the developer has withdrawn the current plans but having submitted such a proposal in the first instance suggest that we will have to remain vigilant with regards future…
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…
Blakedown Operations have now been appointed as the contractor for Hesketh Crescent play area and the Council's Health and Safety team have arranged a number of measures to minimise the disruption to residents at Hesketh Crescent. Update by Cllr Nadine Watts, Old Town Ward Blakedown Operations have now been appointed as the contractor for Hesketh Crescent play area and the Council's Health and Safety team have arranged the following to minimise the disruption to residents at Hesketh Crescent: The school have offered to…
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…
It was fantastic to be involved in 2 brilliant community events: the official opening of the Angel Ridge play area and also the “Let’s Look After” in Old Town. It was fantastic to be involved in 2 brilliant community events: the official opening of the Angel Ridge play area and also the “Let’s Look After” in Old Town. It was great to see people of all ages enjoying the play area/space. Council departments and local residents worked together to have…
Since Bob Cretchley was selected last year to stand as a councillor in the local elections on May 7th, I have seen him work incredibly hard for residents in Old Town and East Wichel. He has personally spoken to over 1000 people in the last 6 months. Pictured: Old Town Labour Candidate Bob Cretchley (left) and Councillor Naldine Watts Since Bob Cretchley was selected last year to stand as a councillor in the local elections on May 7th, I have seen him work incredibly…
Bob Cretchley, Labour Candidate for Old Town in the local elections, has over the last six months personally spoken to over 1,000 residents in Old Town and East Wichel about the local issues that concern them. Councillor Nadine Watts (left) and Candidate Bob Cretchley Bob Cretchley, Labour Candidate for Old Town in the local elections, has over the last six months personally spoken to over 1,000 residents in Old Town and East Wichel about the local issues that concern them. …
This is a great result for Old Town residents and the public interest has prevailed in this case. I’m sure that local residents will be pleased and relieved. We are glad that we have finally got this result and this area of land will remain as a rural buffer. Old Town Councillor, Nadine Watts, has welcomed news that Taylor Wimpey has withdrawn their application for 62 dwellings on land off of Croft Road. Taylor Wimpey had submitted this planning application…