West Swindon does not have the transport infrastructure it deserves, and the state of our roads is always an issue that is raised to me when I am canvassing in the area. Back in August, residents in Idovers Drive and the surrounding areas challenged me to chase the Council on its resurfacing plans and I am pleased to see it has been resurfaced along with Luddesdown, Selby Crescent, Edington Close and Stamford Close. West Swindon does not have the transport…
The Council are in the process of proposing the traffic orders for the double yellow lines which were implemented by the developers on Station Approach. The Council are in the process of proposing the traffic orders for the double yellow lines which were implemented by the developers on Station Approach. Below is a copy of the public notice, plan and statement of reasons for the proposals. Objections or representations to the proposed Order should be made in writing, quoting reference (za/ VO…
The Tories new cuts to roads in Swindon will cost motorists, but it also hits small businesses and endangers all road users, including cyclists and bikers. The state of Britain’s local roads has been found to be the number one gripe among drivers in the RAC Report on Motoring 2015. One in 10 motorists (10%) said the condition of local roads was their top concern, while a further 20% listed the issue as one of their top four concerns. Half…
I recently attended the Town Centre Locality meeting and the Kingshill Resident’s Association (KARA) meeting, at both these meetings people attending said that they felt that the Regent Circus crossing is dangerous. The Regent Circus development is now fully open, a safety audit has been carried out but so far none of the recommendations have been implemented. I have been attending local residents meetings to find out about the views of local residents. I recently attended the Town Centre Locality…
People I have spoken to appear to be angry about this and are surprised that Conservative councillors are complaining that they are in a “Catch 22” situation, instead of doing something about them. People I have spoken to appear to be angry about this and are surprised that Conservative councillors are complaining that they are in a “Catch 22” situation, instead of doing something about them. What people tell me is they are surprised about this, as they thought that…
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…
The bus fleet operating in Swindon has been reduced over the last few years with routes and services being cutback, amalgamated or lost altogether from the timetable. Roadworks and traffic delays also impact on the efficient and convenient running of our bus service. I pledge I will defend public transport. The bus fleet operating in Swindon has been reduced over the last few years with routes and services being cutback, amalgamated or lost altogether from the timetable. Roadworks and traffic…
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…
I have a long and proven track record of campaigning against the unbridled development of Swindon and want to see a transformed Swindon fit for purpose in the 21st Century. There is a general feeling, from people I speak to, that Swindon is full up. Yet the Conservatives are allowing even more development with the planned Eastern Villages. Thousands of new houses are set to besiege the area where you live on all sides. People are also fed up with…
This Conservative administration has virtually handed over the major town centre roads to vested interests. We have already seen the results with Whalebridge and the rat runs. This Conservative administration has virtually handed over the major town centre roads to vested interests. We have already seen the results with Whalebridge and the rat runs. They are now intent on closing off part of Fleming Way and putting a Bus Station on the major road junction of Milford Street and Holbrook Way? This closure will…
Cllr Nadine Watts welcomes this proposal for a 20mph speed limit on Celsus Grove, Angel Ridge. It brings it in line with other roads in the estate. Old Town Councillor Nadine Watts welcomes this proposal for a 20mph speed limit on Celsus Grove, Angel Ridge. It brings it in line with other roads in the estate. Plans are available at the Council’s One Stop Shop, Wat Tyler House, Euclid Street, Swindon. The deadline for any objections is 29 May. Swindon…
The Labour Group’s Lead Member for Transport, Councillor Julian Price, has urged Swindon Council’s Conservative administration to “rethink” their new plans to further change Swindon’s road network. The Labour Group’s Lead Member for Transport, Councillor Julian Price, has urged Swindon Council’s Conservative administration to “rethink” their new plans to further change Swindon’s road network. Following the changes to the Whalebridge junction in 2011, Swindon Council together with Forward Swindon and the MUSE developers, plan to make Fleming Way a Busses-only…