I was recently contacted by a Lydiard & Freshbrook resident about the state of Whitehill Way roundabout, which was full of potholes and posed danger to road traffic using it. I have applied pressure on the Council to deal with the unacceptable condition of the roundabout, and I am pleased to announce it has been resurfaced. I take the views of residents very seriously, and I am running to ensure the Council listens to your concerns and acts on them….
Your local Labour Ward Councillors were very concerned to learn of plans to shut Rodbourne Road for a month from the 18th April 2016. Our main concerns are that: The closure comes so soon after the huge inconvenience that Rodbourne residents have had to endure by the mismanagement of the Bruce Street Bridges roundabout scheme by the Conservative administration. We heard about the road closure from Network Rail two weeks ago rather than from the council who have been involved in…
The following road and footpath maintenance work is planned for Walcot and Park North ward during Autumn / Winter 2015. Residents will receive a notification letter approx 5 days of the works being implemented on site. All sites will have advanced notification signs erected 2 weeks before work commences on site. The following road and footpath maintenance work is planned for Autumn / Winter 2015. Pavements: Honiton Road Oct 2015 Welcome Avenue Nov 2015 Roads: Caversham Close Oct 2015 Marlowe Avenue Autumn /…
Please find attached a copy of the public notice giving information about the roads to be affected and closed during the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday 11 October 2015. Please find attached a copy of the public notice giving information about the roads to be affected and closed during the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday 11 October 2015. All closures and restrictions will be in place on the 11 OCTOBER 2015 from 4am to 10 pm with the exception of…
Swindon Labour Group Shadow Lead for Highways, Councillor Bob Wright, has welcomed the fact that cross-party agreement could be reached on a road works motion he tabled for the Full Council Meeting held on Monday 23rd February. Swindon Labour Group Shadow Lead for Highways, Councillor Bob Wright, has welcomed the fact that cross-party agreement could be reached on a road works motion he tabled for the Full Council Meeting held on Monday 23rd February. This motion was moved by Labour Councillor Bob Wright and seconded by Conservative…
I have been informed that the damaged pelican crossing on Bath Road (outside the Old Town museum) is expected to be replaced with a new one starting on Monday 9 March for two weeks. I have been informed that the damaged pelican crossing on Bath Road (outside the Old Town museum) is expected to be replaced with a new one starting on Monday 9 March for two weeks. This could include three way traffic control at the junction of Bath…
Swindon Borough Council highways department have confirmed that resurfacing work on the section of Drakes way between Greenbridge Roundabout and Ocotal Way will be taking place. Swindon Borough Council highways department have confirmed that resurfacing work on the section of Drakes way between Greenbridge Roundabout and Ocotal Way will be taking place. The closure dates, times and alternative routes will be signposted with works taking place over not more than 5 to 10 days over the 12 month period from 1 November…
The planned closure of Mill Lane/Foxham Way on Monday 11 August is now cancelled due to Waitrose and the Wichelstowe team agreeing to pay for the extra over costs of a night time closure. The planned closure of Mill Lane/Foxham Way on Monday 11 August is now cancelled due to Waitrose and the Wichelstowe team agreeing to pay for the extra over costs of a night time closure. The contractor: Rockstone will start the closure at 1700hrs on Sunday 17/08/14,…
Councillor Nadine Watts has recived notification from Swindon Borough Council of the following road chosure, affecting Mill Lane, which will result in a temporary closure on the 11th August 2014 between 07:00 to 19:00 while essential resurfacing works are carried out. Councillor Nadine Watts has recived notification from Swindon Borough Council of the following road chosure, affecting Mill Lane, which will result in a temporary closure on the 11th August 2014 between 07:00 to 19:00 while essential resurfacing works are carried…
The temporary road closure affecting Springfield Road (between Devizes Road and Quarry Road) is from 1 April and should take no longer than 10 days for resurfacing. Residents have raised the issue of the condition of this road and I am pleased that it is going to be resurfaced. With the advance notification, motorists should have be able to make alternative arrangments. The temporary road closure affecting Springfield Road (between Devizes Road and Quarry Road) is from 1 April and…
Cllr Nadine Watts, (Old Town) said that, “It is unfortunate that the position of the new water main is in the middle of the road, so that Newport Street has to be closed completely. Also, with it being in the school half term, hopefully this will lessen the impact on people and local businesses.” Cllr Nadine Watts, (Old Town) said that, “It is unfortunate that the position of the new water main is in the middle of the road, so…
Resurfacing work will be being carried out by Swindon Borough Council on Courtenay Road (in both directions) during the next six months. Resurfacing work will be being carried out by Swindon Borough Council on Courtenay Road (in both directions) during the next six months. The work is expected to take no more than three weeks and your Walcot and Park North councillors will let you know when a date for the start of the work has been confirmed. Diversion Routes…