The local Tories have cut front line services. There has also been a substantial increase in the cost of essential services to the elderly and vulnerable, such as meals on wheels and home care, whilst money has been wasted on failed vanity projects such as Wifi and the Tabernacle Stones. Only Labour Councillors really challenge Tory policies. If elected Emma, Andy and Chris will listen [...]

I have lived here 43 years, am an IT consultant and am married with three children, all schooled locally. I would continue to work towards changing the culture of the Council ensuring greater transparency and accountability. Eastcott has been overlooked and as part of a Labour administration this would be addressed.

I am a 50 years old telecommunications engineer and trade union activist, and I have 2 school-age children. I am an experienced campaigner, and I want to use my skills to benefit Swindon, and the residents of Eastcott. I want Swindon to be run well and fairly. When the Conservatives took power ten years ago [...]

Swindon is my hometown and I have lived in Eastcott for 5 years. I work at a local College and am a governor at my old primary school. I have played leading roles in several social justice groups in Swindon and will continue to campaign for a fairness and equality. Protecting the most vulnerable in [...]

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The parliamentary expenses scandal highlighted the need for transparency and accountability.  We all want government we can trust. This Councils Conservative administration have been found wanting with regards to pubic engagement in respect of schemes such as Wi-Fi and the Croft School Proposal. The Conservatives also voted down a Labour motion to have audio recordings [...]

Jack Straw visited Swindon on the 25th April to support the Labour candidates up for election to Swindon Borough Council.  Watch our video of the event to find out why voting Labour on May 3rd is essential for Swindon’s future…

Many people may miss the chance to vote because they don’t have a polling card, either having not received one in the post or having mislaid it but don’t miss your chance to shape Swindon’s future – you can turn up at your polling station in person and vote if you are on the electoral [...]

Your Labour team in the Eastcott ward are Emma BUSHELL, Andy NEWMAN and Chris WATTS

I’m delighted to have been selected as Labour Candidate for Eastcott in the Borough elections on May 5th 2011.  I have lived in Eastcott Ward for 14 years and all my three children are schooled locally. I have lived in Swindon for 42 years, and was educated in the state system. Swindon has ensured that I have been able to [...]