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10 NORTH SWINDON (including Abbey Meads, St Andrew's Ridge & Taw Hill)
Carol Singing on the Village Green, Elstree Way North plans to view: Link exclusive
Saturday 19 December 6.30pm
Organised by the Church of Christ The Servant LEP, Abbey Meads, Swindon's northern expansion will continue next year if new plans
Gorse Hill Salvation Army Band and Abbey Meads Community Association to be made public in the week beginning 7 December are approved
Bring a lantern or torch. Refreshments available by Swindon Council. Details of venue and times are given below.
The development of a further
Beat the burglars this winter 5,500 homes to the west of Lady
Lane have now been held up for a
Last December Abbey Meads was hit by a spate of burglaries and in a bid to deter the thieves this year, year after the Government de-
residents were invited to a security weekend on 7 and 8 November. manded new proposals which take
Organised by Swindon police into account the environmental
and the Abbey Meads Community impact of more urban growth
Association, over 70 families vis- which are sensitive to the needs of
ited the event. Local beat officers, wildlife.
crime prevention advisors and a The revisions to the plan, sub-
neighbourhood watch officer were mitted by the North Swindon De-
on hand to discuss home security velopment Company, and pro-
and safety. Two members of the vided exclusively to The Link, are
Special Constabulary also security printed on the right.
stamped at least 60 bicycles.
Crime rates on the development No more coffee
are very low. Of the break-ins, The Monday drop in sessions at
which have occurred on Abbey the Abbey Meads Community
Meads over the last year, 40% were Centre ceased for the time being.
from unlocked or unattended Ros Deakin, the Community In-
property. Special Constable Paul Harding and PC Roger Guy stamp a bike, watched by, formation & Support Worker has
Neighbourhood Watch Officer from left, Stephen Higginson, Vikki Jackson, Bill Morris and Mike Warr of the been moved to a new area for a six
Patti Holt said residents should Abbey Meads community association, SPC John Northcott, Tom Paris month period. This is largely due
ensure garages and sheds are can also help to protect elderly end saying, "it has been very suc- to the delay in starting the Haydon
locked, even if unattended for a people from bogus callers." cessful and is something we can 3 development.
short period, and padlock the gar- Vikki Jackson, from Abbey build on for the future. I would However if you have any que-
den gate. Meads, found her visit very use- like to thank the community asso- ries or concerns about community
"As most break-ins occur dur- ful. We had some bikes stolen ciation for their support. We will matters, Ros can still be contacted
ing the day, try to make your house earlier in the year and went along be meeting with them to discuss on 466511.
look lived in. Invest in timer to get the others stamped and find further ways to improve security For new arrivals
switches and ask neighbours to out if there is anything else we can as the area grows." Ros has information packs avail-
keep an eye on your property. do to reduce the risks of theft." To find how to set up a able to all new homeowners. Call
"Setting up Neighbourhood North Swindon beat policeman Neigbourhood Watch scheme con- her on the above number if you
Watch schemes are a deterrent and Roger Guy summed up the week- tact Patti Holt on 891389. would like to receive one.

Swindon Borough Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITIO

Proposed Revised Master Plan
"Haydon Sector": North Swindon
An exhibition of the proposed Master Plan & Environmental Statement
at Haydon Wick Parish Council Offices, Thames Avenue, Swindon.

Before the Borough Council formally considers the developers proposals for a further
5,500 homes, it would like to hear your views - come along and fill in a comments form.

Exhibition Hours
Monday 7 December 1.00pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday 8 December 1.00pm to 8.30pm
Wednesday 9 December 1.00pm to 8.30pm
Thursday 10 December 1.00pm to 8.30pm q",
Friday 11 December 1.00pm to 5.30pm SwrnDori
BOROUGH COUnCIL
Planning & Transportation
A member of staff will be in attendance from 3pm each day.
The exhibition will also be displayed at the Borough Council Offices, Premier House, Station Rd,
Swindon from Monday 14 December 1998 to 8th January 1999: 9.30am to 4.30pm each day.