Parks Councillor Swindon - What have I been doing?

In response to: "Cavendish Square" 50 days old
by afre [Visitor]

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In response to: "Never a dull moment!" 238 days old
by komadori [Visitor]

One of the less attractive aspects of Swindon politics is both sides making comments of the 'I hope the other side will be less partisan and work with us' type in which they don't just make that bare statement, but then proceed to criticise at length the other side for being partisan. That criticism is itself partisan.

Mr Wills' articl more…

In response to: "Januaury 2009" 273 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

Great to hear from you :-) You'd love the new Blunsdon bypass, you'd hardly recognise the place. Lots of Swindon is still the same though.
I spent some of my childhood in the outer hebrides!
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In response to: "Council Housing Consultation" 279 days old
by Margie [Visitor]

"In Parks there is going to a public meeting on February 19th @ 6.30pm, in the Reuben George Community Centre, on Cavendish Square."

The meeting will now be held at Goddard Park School in the hall - the date and time are the same. The meeting is being held by the Parks and E. Walcot Community Forum - for any tenants to go along and as more…

In response to: "Januaury 2009" 299 days old
by Mumzie [Member]

Good luck with the above. My goodness you live a busy life.

I saw the word Swindon so I had to stop by and see what it was all about, I grew up in Blunsdon, just outside of Swindon (though its been swallowed up by now). I used to live in a council house there too, before most of them were bought privately. more…

In response to: "Council Housing Consultation" 328 days old
by Margie [Visitor]

Happy Christmas, Fay. Thanks for keeping us informed. more…

In response to: "Speed Cameras & Elected Mayors" 339 days old
by Foxwriter [Member]

The issues surrounding traffic enforcement need clear thinking based on facts and informed discussion.

Whatever your personal views on speed cameras (which of course are to be respected) I for one applaud your Council's courage by dealing in realities rather than rhetoric.



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In response to: "For Carers Everywhere" 352 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

Thanks for that, will pass your thoughts on. Buses and seats, a long walk home in the dark would not be good. more…

In response to: "For Carers Everywhere" 362 days old
by Margie [Visitor]

Arts Centre

I really enjoy going to the Arts Centre - the events are varied and interesting. I find the seats difficult, though. I'm usually squirming by the end of a one-and-a-half hour film, let alone anything longer. Something to do with the height of the seats as well as the lack of space to stretch your legs in. And my other c more…

In response to: "Town Centre Stalls" 404 days old
by E.Shipp [Visitor]

Hello Fay, I was also disappointed at the pictures in the advert about Cavendish Square although,as you say,the write up was good. I'm not sure I like all the stalls on a Saturday that are 'out front'Can't they be allowed to trade in the square outside the Co-op? Didn't realise what a busy person you are!!Regards more…

In response to: "I'm Back" 413 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

See new blog entry, it's a shame in my view. more…

In response to: "I'm Back" 421 days old
by komadori [Visitor]

One of the less pleasant aspects of stepping out from the Brunel Centre into Havelock Square is the strong sickly smell of cooking doughnuts. The stall needs to be somewhere with more space, so the wind can waft the smells away (Wharf Green, perhaps).

As for the mobile-phone stalls, I don't think they do anything to lift the run-down i more…

In response to: "Swindon, speed cameras and a busy week" 476 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

The parking at Studland is going ahead but I can't get anyone to tell me when. Apparently the surveying from a few weeks back was not to do with the parking. more…

In response to: "Swindon, speed cameras and a busy week" 483 days old
by Margie [Visitor]

Re Studland - I saw someone surveying Studland a few weeks ago. I assumed it was for the parking and that it meant it was definitely going ahead. Or not? more…

In response to: "Meeting Review" 510 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

Sounds good to me, there's plenty hidden from me I'd like to know about ! more…

In response to: "Meeting Review" 517 days old
by S.West [Visitor]

I have just read all the comments on the Coun payments.

Perhaps the Adver would start to publish council meeting in their paper.

At least the meetings that go on behind closed doors.


S. West

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In response to: "Foxes" 526 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

Thanks Chris, I'm happy to take advise from someone who knows more about foxes.

Thanks John, I've deleted reference to renardine, the info I included was from other councils websites, I'll pass the info back to them too. I've checked out the website and this one

http://www.foxproject.org.uk/

which offers g more…

In response to: "Foxes" 527 days old
by John Bryant [Visitor]

Dear Cllr Fay, I have been operating a professional wildlife deterrence service in London and the southeast for the last ten years. I have been alerted to your recent comment on foxes and cats, which prompted me to look at your website. There I noticed an advert for a 'rodenator' for use in rat burrows. DEFRA has recently stated that the use of more…

In response to: "Foxes" 528 days old
by Chris Gale [Visitor]

Dear Fay

I have asked some friends from the fox welfare and humane deterrence community to drop you an e mail about this before you leaflet the area or anything. Hope that's ok. Thanks, Chris more…

In response to: "A weeks a long time in politics" 554 days old
by The_Walrus ^Pro

Hi! Pity there's no Labour people left in the government... pity the government have done so much evil along with the little good... they are handing it over on a plate to "call me Dave". more…

In response to: "Election Madness" 568 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

Yes, the Police are working on it too, but it's partnership http://www.swindon.gov.uk/community/crime.htm
but there are gaps, similar size councils have a dedicated soliciter for ASB issues, a Police officer dedicated to working with the Council on ASB and/or more ASB officers. It's not just me who thinks this, Officers I have spoken too more…

In response to: "Election Madness" 573 days old
by Dave Robinson [Visitor]

Invest in the Council ASB team so they can at last swiftly use the powers available to them to [b]tackle crime, vandalism and unacceptable behaviour[/b]

[b]Isn't this what the police should be doing ? Where will you get the money for this ?.[/b]

As part of a “My Community” initiative, launch a Swindon wide lighter streets more…

In response to: "Council Housing " 574 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

You make a good point. It was my belief that there was consultation, but not enough that is obvious. I'm sorry you weren't consulted.
It sounds like you mean access to Buckland was changed? It is possible to walk accross the grass isn't it, just not come in behind the flats, I guess that made it much easier to walk down Cowley Walk now instea more…

In response to: "Council Housing " 576 days old
by Janice Masone [Visitor]

Hello Fay,
I am sure that the steps taken for the area behind Welcombe Stores are probably for the best, as events there did seem to upset people.
It is a bit of a shame that no one thought to consult residents who are directly affected by the fencing off of the "escape route" and can no longer park at the rear of their homes or access more…

In response to: "63.1% against the Canal" 594 days old
by emmdedem [Member]

I just don't get it !!!
How is a non-existent canal going to help Swindon?
Let's recognise the past for what it was and move on. Of course, Swindon needs to preserve its past (e.g. Railway Institute and the Old Railway Museum to name but two) but we also need to embrace the future. Let's build something to benefit our community and no more…

In response to: "Potholes & Road Repairs" 645 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

I agree there has been road resurfacing, just not along Dulverton for the past 16 years according to one resident!
Great that they're making Wootton Bassett road wider. Not sure what the benefit will be when noone will use it when it beomes a dead-end with the canal turning into Wescott Place! more…

In response to: "Potholes & Road Repairs" 647 days old
by komadori [Visitor]

It's not as though the council haven't been resurfacing roads... just not in Parks. Central and Eastcott have had quite a bit of attention recently - Faringdon Road, Westcott Place and Kingshill have all been resurfaced in the last couple of years (and Westcott Place was pretty rough before treatment).

I think I'm right in thinking tha more…

In response to: "Neighbourhood Wardens Survey" 708 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

That's so true I'm afraid to say. It seems wrong that only some pay for the service everyone gets. I hear that the majority of surveys back so far favour keeping the wardens, but we'll see. more…

In response to: "Neighbourhood Wardens Survey" 715 days old
by Margie [Visitor]

It's the same old dilemma with this questionnaire. If I say yes because I think it's a good service, then I'm saying yes to the funding, which is only by council tenants. A lot of other people benefit too. more…

In response to: "Back after the summer" 796 days old
by cllrfay [Member]

It is recognised that it has not all gone but maybe enough to leave things alone now - I hope not.
Have you reported it to http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/giving/
or let the police know direct?
parkswalcoteastnpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
We've got to keep telling them what's going on. more…