Did you see Michael Wills article in the Adver here. A number of people have raised the issue with me via email & when I've been out and about. If we are successful in our bid it would great to see a reduction in the rent for many. From what I hear the council is looking into it, information is still coming in, so no definate desision has been made. But so far as I understand it everyone is keen to bid for the extra money, watch this space....
I've also been busy elsewhere. Last week I met up with the local Police at the library to talk about the new police pledge. You can now type in your postcode here or text the word PLEDGE & your postcode to 66101 and you will receive a text back with info on your local police team.
Yesterday I went out with a housing officer Sarah and a neighbourhood warden Joan on their normal walkabout in Park South. 16 points were noted down by Sarah, the wardens had quite a few and I had 5 things to follow up which has kept me busy since I got back. Issues noted included illegal parking, untidy gardens, repairs to walls, and lack of litter bins. The wardens and the Housing officer go on walk about around the Parks regularly, I will try and join them again. It was great to be able to talk about issues and share information.
Last week I went to the latest Citizenship Ceremony, about 35 people from many different nationalities became British citizens and had a celebration, it was great. 
The ceremony involved pledging alliegance to the country and the queen, the National athem was sung and there was details of versus I didn't even know! I also learnt all about the history of Swindons coat of arms too. Everyone had their photo taken with the mayor, and was given a commemorative medal.
We are still working to do all we can to save the libraries and park & ride. Casework is still coming in, a great deal of mould around causing problems with families with young children. Also problems with some repairs, uncollected plastic bottle bags and a car having been damaged. It's very varied!
