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A plan for the next 30 years

On 3 December a conference at the County Ground starts a two year We have two large
debate on what kind of town, or city, Swindon should become in the barns full of top
foreseeable future. Sue Bates, Leader of Swindon Council, explains quality furnishing
why it is taking place and invites readers to take part. fabrics (often more LOOS
than 50 metres) which
One of the accusations often made the development of a major uni- are the ends of ranges.
against politicians is that they take versity complex in Swindon based
a short term view. Thankfully, mainly in the town centre. This Also wallpapers. All are from
here in Swindon, we have a dif- will hopefully incorporate a joint leading manufacturers at
ferent political history. From well use public/university library with greatly reduced prices.
back into the last Century, local state of the art IT facilities and a Why not come and see us?
politicians have always taken a large conference hall which could Sue Cutcliffe. Giles Green,
long term view. It is because of double up as a concert venue. We Brinkworth, Nr Chippenham.
that tradition Swindon is now also intend to develop a satellite Tel: 01666 510685
such a success. campus at the Oakfield School site Open Monday-Saturday 9am - 1pm
In 1968 the old Swindon Council with strong research and develop-
produced a 30 year plan with the ment facilities and a community
support of Wiltshire County Coun- education programme, after the
cil and Greater London Council, school closes next July.
which enabled the Swindon's economy Does your bath B1tC
town to turn itself will become more and
from a declining rail- more dependant on • s
way centre into a mod- knowledge and our vi- your bottom?
ern city with an sion is that by 2030, we
economy which is the can truly claim to be a
envy of many. Learning City - a place Don't replace your bath - REJUVENATE IT
where we have high
We now have over
thirty eight national quality, well paid jobs Chips fixed, stains removed, a bright Silky surface restored
and international and public services IN SITU. Plumbing remains untouched.
company headquar- and facilities which No mess, no fuss, just wonderfully smooth, clean,
ters and in 1998 - ex- provide good value for
actly at the end of the money. silky bath again. Cheaper than replacement!
30 Year Plan - the Of- Many Link readers Phone: 01793 886654 or 07974 712388
fice for National Sta- may well be newcom-
tistics told the world that we had ers to Swindon and may have only for a FREE no obligation estimate.
the highest Gross Domestic Prod- a sketchy idea of how the town has
uct per person in Britain. Swindon progressed into the success it is
really is a great place to live and today. But I do hope that all will
work. get involved in the discussion of Stretch your child's imagination
the next 30 year plan.
Swindon Council has set up a
working party with the task of de- The debate over the next two years in three directions at once
veloping a new thirty year plan as the final plan is developed will
within two years. And we want be covered in the media. Swindon
everybody who lives and works in Council really does want to make Here's a way to spend weekends that
Swindon to have a chance to con- the next document something we
tribute. know has the support and encour- will have 4 to 16 year olds buzzing.
A central feature of the plan will be agement of the whole community.
Enrol them in your local New courses
Stagecoach theatre arts
for younger
school where they can
Aill fikM"MORIA"AM& learn to act, sing and dance. children
We now run
Publ ished by 14 The skills they learn aren't 'Early Stags' for
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