Lack of common sense

I am quite astounded, that further to the quite abysmal circumstances of the PCC Elections having to be aborted, the bureaucrats have now come up with a date of 19th August for the re-run.

Where has common sense gone? This is in the peak holiday month.

The last time PCC elections were held separate from other elections, I believe the turn out in Swindon was around 13 per cent.

This is not democracy.

To hold the elections in August is likely to turn this democratic process into a farce.

Please bureaucrats come up with a sensible date.

The Conservative Party could assist in the resolution of the mess that they have caused and agree not put up a candidate.

The others could step aside and allow the candidate who came second to stand and so save the taxpayers £1.4m.

The money saved could finance the employment of an extra thirty five police officers!

Now wouldn’t that be a real victory!

Phil Baker

The Cullerns

Highworth

Roadworks woes

How unlucky is SBC? Delays from unknown cables/pipes at Bruce Street, Mead Way and the Moonrakers!

If only Highways had thought to check beforehand.

Its spokesperson thanked residents for their patience in relation to the latter projects - we didn’t have any choice!

Finally, a nomination for the stupidest Swindon road sign - the big white board at Mannington roundabout, with four straight on arrows - contradicting the road markings.

The right turn template must have gone missing.

Derek Lowson

Westlea

Swindon

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