David Renard: Even the opposition appreciate Swindon’s achievement as an...
Swindon Council leader David Renard writes: Swindon is doing so well that even a visiting opposition MP said that the town has really expanded and grown exponentially, adding that 'Swindon is...
View ArticleDavid Renard: Money makes the world go around, but …. it’s a problem if there...
Swindon Council leader councillor David Renard writes: The ever-popular musical Cabaret includes the song “Money makes the world go around.” It’s true. However much we might wish it had less influence...
View ArticleDavid Renard: To be a train driver, a boyhood dream comes true
Swindon Council leader councillor David Renard writes: This week I did something I’ve always wanted to do since I was a youngster - I rode in the cab of a train. It was an Inter-City 125 running from...
View ArticleJustin Tomlinson: UTC Swindon, an incredible journey in education
It has been an exceptional first year for Swindon’s University Technical College. It seems like no time at all since we were welcoming HRH the Duke of York to the official opening, and when the first...
View ArticleBrian Mattock: Swindon Council has to focus tax payers money on social care...
Swindon deputy leader Councillor Brian Mattock reflects on the task in front of the local authority The Leader, Councillor David Renard, is taking a short holiday with his family, so as Deputy Leader I...
View ArticleBrian Mattock: Lots to do in Swindon. Why go anywhere else?
Swindon Deputy Leader councillor Brian Mattock writes: As we enter the second half of the school summer holidays I know from experience that parents can struggle to find ways to keep their children...
View ArticleBrian Mattock: You are what you eat, so check the scores on the doors before...
Swindon Deputy Leader councillor Brian Mattock writes: Many of us like to go out to eat or have a take-away, but we rarely see the kitchen where the food is prepared. The council does. One of our...
View ArticlePublic art in Swindon: The Great Blondinis
I really, really miss The Great Blondinis, writes Angela Atkinson. A sculpture of them used to reside in Wharf Green and I loved it. It was bright and colourful and didn't half brighten up a dull day -...
View ArticleDavid Renard: Congratulations to all achieved and words of encouragement to...
Swindon Council leader Councillor David Renard’s comments on the 2015 GCSE results: Last Thursday hundreds of local teenagers received their GCSE results. I would like to congratulate all of those who...
View ArticleDavid Renard: Time to book one of four runs on Swindon Half Marathon Day – 11...
Swindon Council leader Councillor Renard writes: As autumn approaches, so does the deadline for registering for the Swindon Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 11th October. I am delighted that...
View ArticleA parents’ guide to buying the perfect family car
Buying the right family car can be tricky, especially if you are trying to find a car that suits everyone. Safety and practicality are often the key factors for mum and dad, while kids are usually more...
View ArticleJustin Tomlinson MP pays tribute to the Queen
Yesterday, Her Majesty the Queen became Britain’s longest reigning Monarch as she marked an incredible 63 years and 216 days on the throne, writes North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. It was on her 21st...
View ArticleOPINION – Alison Thompson wakes up to the refugee crisis
Alison Thompson is a small business owner living in Highworth who will be writing a regular monthly column about life, the universe and everything. In this first article she comments on how people,...
View ArticleDavid Renard: Remembering the Few
Tomorrow, Tuesday 15th September, is the date we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Britain. Although our country was subject to many more months of aerial assault, Swindon itself...
View ArticleDes Morgan: A case of Déjà Vu for Swindon’s vision
Déjà Vu meaning 'already seen' - appears to occur with great regularity as a feature of Swindon's political life, how else can we explain the launch of yet another 'Vision' for our town.Now I am not in...
View ArticleRobert Buckland MP: Responding to sensitive issues like assisted end of life...
Parliament returned for its usual September session recently, and MPs have been in ‘back to school’ mode, writes Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon.A number of important topics came up, and one of...
View ArticleDavid Renard: Responding to the increased challenges of improving public health
Over the past few years, the Government has transferred responsibility for public health back to local authorities. As Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, I know this presents us with an...
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David Renard: Allaying fears for the future of Swindon’s country parks
Since the announcement about the Council’s plan to find ways to make better commercial use of Lydiard House and Park, there has been much debate about what this means for Swindon, writes the leader of...
View ArticleDes Morgan: Is democracy in Swindon being dealt a mortal blow?
For many months the current Leader of Swindon Council councillor David Renard has been citing the mantra of his predecessor, telling Swindon residents how they must prepare for change in the way local...
View ArticleWiltshire Police Chief Constable Mike Veale’s Monthly Column
“As you will be aware, October 1st saw the introduction of new government laws which make it illegal for anyone to smoke in vehicles with children present.“Wiltshire Police is in full support of this...
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