Conservatives provide strong Leadership
At the Annual Council meeting on 21 May 2010, the Conservative group began its fifth full year with a working majority of Swindon Borough Council in 25 years. The Conservatives now hold 41 of the 59 seats on the Council.
The Cabinet is:
Cllr Roderick Bluh (Dorcan) - Leader of the Council
Cllr Garry Perkins (Shaw & Nine Elms) - Deputy Leader of the Council, Regeneration and Culture
Cllr David Renard (Haydon Wick) -Children's Services
Cllr Mark Edwards (Stratton St Margaret) - Finance and Benefits
Cllr Brian Mattock (Old Town and Lawn) - Housing, Community and Partnerships
Cllr Peter Mallinson (Walcot) - Health and Social Care
Cllr Fionuala Foley (Old Town & Lawn) - Leisure, Libraries and Corporate Services
Cllr Keith Williams (Shaw and Nine Elms) - StreetSmart
Cllr Peter Greenhalgh (Freshbrook & Grange Park) - Transport and Strategic Planning
Cllr Dale Heenan (Covingham and Nythe) - Policy and Performance
Other Key Roles
Cllr Rex Barnett (Haydon Wick) - Mayor
Cllr Ray Ballman (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst) - Deputy Mayor
For a full list of contact details for all councillors click here.
Update on Environment Agency plans for Haydon Brook
Haydon Brook Latest from the Environment Agency
17 August 2010
Many residents who live near the Haydon Brook are concerned that the Environment Agency (EA) has not yet agreed its flood mitigation p... Read More
Proposed Gas Works in the Area
13 August 2010
We have just been informed of three sets of gas works that are proposed by Wales and West Utilities (WWU).
Only one is actually in th... Read More
Parking Restrictions in the Haydon Village - Latest
12 August 2010
A number of changes have taken place over the last year or so to the double yellow lines from The Brow through to the High Street.
W... Read More
Footpath Opposite Catherine Wayte School to be Repaired
23 July 2010
A concerned parent has contacted Cllr David Renard about the condition of the footway opposite Catherine Wayte School on Elstree W... Read More
Kennet Avenue Footpath to be Repaired
23 July 2010
A local resident has reported that the footpath between 107 and 139 Kennet Avenue is in a poor state of repair.
Cllr David Renard ... Read More
Justin Tomlinson MP Launches New Web Site
23 July 2010
New North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has launched a new web site.
Visit http://www.justintomlinson.com/ for all the latest news and in... Read More