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The Link Magazine January 1994 17

Taking responsibility for local services
Councillor Tony Mayer, Leader of Thamesdown Council, comments on the Borough's
move to end the confusion in local government by taking on all of its services
As West Swindon has developed, can work together with new areas ways in which people of the 'town'
local people have had to cope with such as schools to everyone's mu- Borough have contributed towards
two local councils. At best this has tual benefit. I find the whole idea its successful expansion and growth, & Coafta#it
been confusing and at worst waste- very exciting and Jam keen for us all which was achieved without any
ful and inefficient. But now there is to have the chance to make it work. central government help.
a chance to change things for the I see this as an important step The Council and The Link wifi con- Anne Dawson
better. towards the goal of 'City Status' for tinue to keep you informed as thing
(State Registered Hairdresser)
Following the poll tax fiasco the Thamesdown. This would be a develop over the next few months.
Government began a review of local proper tribute to the many different In the meantime, feel free to contact 'Phone for an appointment
government boundaries with the me with your views.
Tony Mayer
intention of replacing the present Coun. Mayer can be contacted at on 870330
two-council system with a single the Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swin- or 0860 - 585157
council for each area. don.
This review will be carried out by
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