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The first of four 'Partnership with the People' public consultations across the Borough takes place Tel: 534271
at two meetings to be held at the Link Centre on 8 September to gather views from Swindon
residents on how services should be planned and delivered.
The Government wants local cil tax levels. A leaflet to be dis-
people to be more involved in lo- tributed soon illustrates how an MOSSRob Crdts
cal government decision making, extra £1 a week in council tax bills
and Swindon is keen to get opin- could be spent. What are your For all your
ions on how services should be views?"
developed. Coun Fanning said he hoped the CROSS STITCH
Council Leader, Maurice Fan- meetings could focus on the broad
ning, right, said the consultation is needs of the community at large, supplies
a result of a commitment made rather than personal preferences. ALSO
when Swindon became a unitary "This is the challenge. I urge all tapestry & embroidery
authority. "When Swindon Bor- residents to join the debate. Morn-
ough Council came into being just ing and an evening meetings are DMC stranded cotton in stock
18 months ago, we took over ex- planned. We want to hear what
tremely important responsibilities, you have to say." 18 Apsley House Arcade
such as education and social serv- Details of the meetings at the Wootton Bassett
ices. Link Centre on 8 September can be
"We are committed to work in found in the advertisement below. Tel: 01793 848855
partnership with the Government
to ensure their priorities for edu- "The Council's budget is very
cation, employment, crime reduc- tight. In fact, we have the lowest
tion and health are met. This means council tax of all English unitary
raising standards in schools, re- councils. With limited funds, we
ducing hospital waiting lists by cannot provide everything that Swinton BOROUGH COUflC1L
coordination between services, everybody wants, so we want your
working with partners to improve views on what the Council's pri-
job opportunities, and making the orities should be. We'd also like to
streets of Swindon safer. know what you think about coun- 11 S 1001

A sad loss

Our sympathy goes out to Swindon South COUNCIL
MP Julia Drown whose new born baby
Ruby died on 6 August. HAVE YOUR SAY
A statement from Julia and her partner
Bill Child said that Ruby was born with
heart and breathing problems. 'She died
peacefully in our arms after seven hours. PUBII(MI[IING
Ruby was a beautiful girl. Our time spent
with her was very precious and will never
be forgotton. AT THE
'We wish to thank all the health staff
who have helped and are supporting us at Arts Theatre, Link Centre
this sad time.'
Tuesday 8th September
Swindon on the health heritage trail 9.30am - 11 .3Oam or
The origins of the National Health Service in Swindon will be the focus 7.00pm - 9.00pm
of the Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 September. See page 47 for
buildings involved and events planned.
The Swindon Well Woman Centre at the Health Hydro is open from FILL IN A QUESTIONNAIRE WHEN YOU ARE THERE AND
12 noon to 3pm offering health related information and free health YOU COULD WIN A £500 PMNITH 500 RUNNERS-UP
checks including height, weight, blood pressure. A nurse will be on WINNING A FREE SWINDOIBSURE VOUCHER.
hand for consultation on any concerns women may have.
(1k Maurice Fanning Lead,, of the Coonaf
• NHS Open Day: Ashington Way Surgery, West Swindon. Wednes-
day 23 September, 1.30pm - 6pm. Meet the GPs, tour the surgery.