Swindon needs a Council that will stand up for our town and drive us forward; that will deliver jobs and industry for the future, ensure that our young people receive the highest quality of education and that will protect and care for our most vulnerable citizens. That is why I was proud to present Labour’s [...]

Swindon’s transport network needs investment to make our town sustainable and support our growth.  The Conservatives in Swindon have failed to deliver what is needed.  When they should be investing in our future and making sure that Swindon’s transport infrastructure is safe, they closed Groundwell Park & Ride and wasted time and money removing safety [...]

Swindon’s economy is at a crossroads.  The financial crisis that has caused chaos across the globe has had a very real and very deep effect locally.  It is vital that we invest now to secure our future and ensure jobs and    prosperity for future generations. The Conservatives believe in ‘letting the recession run its course’.  [...]

Education is key to Swindon’s future.  We need to create a culture of achievement and aspiration in our schools and in our town, motivating our young people to reach their full potential.  We need to deliver the skills that  are needed in order to ensure that Swindon becomes the destination of choice for low carbon [...]

Labour believes in the strength and power of communities.  Local people should have a genuine say in what happens in their area and a Labour Council will work to ensure this.  The Labour government has shown it’s commitment to devolving power through the ‘Real  People, Real Power’ white paper and only a Labour Council can [...]

A future Labour Council in Swindon will make housing one of its top priorities and will commit to start a new council house building programme to address the housing crisis that the Conservatives have created.  We will take action to ensure managed and sustainable growth that will ensure our prosperity. The waiting list for houses [...]

Labour is committed to supporting and caring for the most vulnerable people in our society.  A future Labour Council will ensure that people in Swindon are supported to live in dignity with care that is tailored to their individual needs. For all their talk of cost cutting and efficiency the  Conservatives in Swindon have failed [...]

The Labour Party in Swindon want our town to become a national leader in sustainable industry, sustainable communities and sustainable development. The future of our economy must be in green industry and technology and a Labour Council will invest to ensure that these key business are located in Swindon.  The creation of a ‘Green Industrial [...]

A future Labour Council (bring on 2012) will be committed to driving out waste and inefficiencies in your Council and we promise to never raise council tax above the rate of inflation unless our funding is cut by a future government. We want to create a Council that genuinely listens to the citizens of Swindon [...]

Well it didn’t happen.  Labour did well in the local elections but we didn’t win control.  These are the 5 Ways in 5 Days that a Labour administration would have changed your town and your Council. Immediately implemented a ‘Zero Based Budget’ round to eliminate council waste and focus money where it is needed. Created [...]