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WEST SWINDON SURVEY RESULTS 15
Here's a brief run down. Copies of the full report on the survey analysis
can be obtained from the Social Policy Unit at Thamesdown Borough Council
A longquestionnairewas published The report suggests: and other public agencies provid-
in the April 1989 edition of The Link, there are two West Swindons - ing services. ISMIS
in conjunction with the Borough of the established part, Toothill, The report concludes by saying
Thamesdown's Community De- Freshbrook and Westlea where the survey was a very useful exer-
velopment Division. problems are more typically 'ur- cise and shows that the Council BRITiSH PAPER & BOARD
The survey, distributed to 9,500 ban, and the newer areas in Shaw cannot be complacent. Every effort INDUSTRY
FEDERATION
households, in our area aimed to: and Sparcells where 'frontier' is- should be made to complete the
• discover residents opinions sues of development and lack of development of West Swindon PHOTOCOPYING
about the quality of life in West provision are major concerns. properly. from single copies to
Swindon,
• give people the chance to identify ° A big percentage of readers rated West 80 page bound books
issues of importance to them, Swindon highly for themselves, but
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valuable snapshot of life in West Young Couples year olds Retired People
Swindon." Tel: 886086
Generally those who responded • that people in Grange Park felt
to the survey felt that West Swindon isolated and not well served by lo-
was a good place to live. However cal services and facilities,
the area had more to offer young • that people living close to dis-
couples and young children than trict wide' facilities such as the West Whether it's for a boat, caravan, or trailer.
teenagers, pensioners and those on Swindon Centre and Lydiard Park BRITANNIA TOWING CENTRE
limited incomes. make more use of them and are
The most popular areas were satisfied with them, Unit 16, Station Industrial Estate, Swindon
Freshbrook, Toothill and Westlea, • that generally West Swindon ap Can Help!
with Middleleaze, Grange Park and pears to be a success, both for peo * Towbars for Cars, Vans & light Vehicles

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residents? Dog mess and litter come out
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