I was there yesterday, and we had two visitors 
Casework is coming thick and fast at the moment, the latest things I am working on behalf of residents are : -
- The parking still yet to happen in Studland Close 
- Leaking toilet and shower 
I got onto that one very quickly!
- Someone threatened with eviction as the benefits system is taking so long to sort out his claim. On this I have heard many times how papers taken in are lost so the claim has been delayed, has this ever happened to you or someone you know? Let me know Email - howards@zoom.co.uk as I am keen to keep an eye on this.
- Questions about how we managed the snow as a Council, snow plough unable to negotiate speed humps and lack of gritting.
- A query about the underpass at Kirby going.
- The new bus routes/ times causing some issues.
And
- Two issues about the recent allocation of school places
So it's all go
We are also still trying to do all we can to save the Gorsehill & Even Swindon libraries, I can't understand why the spending on hospitality has not been reviewed and surely spending £1.4m on advertising is too much if we can't keep local services? 
I went into Swindon dance and had a chat about how they will manage with the budget cut. It was great to hear of the work done in getting dance into the community through schools, and the group for able bodied and the disabled working on performances together. But depressing to hear of things having to stop; including reduced rates for those on low income. I believe the arts should be for all, not based on ability to pay. I accept this can't always be the case, but we had a good thing in Swindon, it was inclusive, it was well used and now we are at risk of losing it. 
Did you see this ? Since we have our own parking problems and I could see this working in some of our roads, I think it is worth looking into, what do you think?
I also dropped in on the International Womens Day event yesterday at Broadgreen, I have to confess I avoided the exercise! There was a good turnout and everyone was chatting to each other. It's not on the Adver site yet but here's a link to what Anne Snelgrove MP has to say on the day.
Just off to cook Chilli, it's my daughters 15th birthday meal, I'd have preferred a roast but it's not my choice!
