With inflation at its highest rate for decades, the price of everything is going up and, as you would expect, this has had a huge impact on the council’s finances.
I have been a local councillor in Swindon for over 20 years and, in that time, I have been contacted about all kinds of different issues that have caused problems for residents in my ward.
As we approach May, we are gearing up for a day of national significance. I am of course talking about the Coronation of His Majesty The King.
Reducing the amount of unnecessary waste we produce is something we should all take seriously, especially with national and local net zero targets in mind.
I hope you are all looking forward to Christmas and are able to spend this special time with your loved ones.
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of hosting the quarterly Heritage Forum, where heritage organisations from across Swindon come together to discuss the town’s ongoing projects.
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used a lot over the last three years, particularly when describing the events and after effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Just over six weeks ago, councillors from across the chamber were united in calling for the council to declare a cost of living crisis.
As a council, we are always looking to create more affordable housing when the opportunity arises so I was delighted to see the great progress that is being made on the Queen Drive regeneration scheme on a recent visit.
Ensuring Swindon continues to have a competitive edge in relation to other towns and cities in the region is an important part of the Council’s work.
