Jenny Millin has been selected to fight the Moredon by-election for Labour.  She is a resident of neighbouring Gorse Hill and has lived in Swindon since 2000, when she moved to take up a Technical Officer post with Kennet District Council.  Her husband is a 3rd generation Swindonian, and her daughter and grandaughter live in the town.  Jenny has worked as veterinary nurse and has long experience as a Local Government administrator in Wales and England.  Jenny says ……

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Stephanie Excell, a Tory Councillor for Moredon has resigned from Swindon Borough Council.  She took this principled step because of cuts being made in services for the vulnerable.  There will be a by-election on 4th November … Read the full story

The Swindon Advertiser reported recently that only 18 people had commented on where the proposed Council cuts should fall.  Residents are being asked to chose between cuts in play services, Connections services, Swindon direct, Country Ground fitness services, daycare services and  supported employment.  But why are these the only cuts being consulted on – when we know much more is planned (libraries, care-homes, road-maintenance, sure-start, rubbish disposal, youth services etc).

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