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Setting the scene for the next 30 years
A conference of business people, community group representatives, environmentalists and councillors
at the De Vere Hotel on 6 December launched a public debate on what kind of town Swindon should
become over the next three decades.
The development of a new vi- the Internet and the new opportu- disaffected youth and people who
sion comes 30 years after a plan nities being created by entrepre- are being left behind by the rush
which led to the growth of west neurs. "Swindon should see itself into the hi-tech future were also
and north Swindon. A councillor in competition with cities across issues to be considered. HAIR SALON
working party has the task of con- the globe, not just in the UK. The Concern was expressed that no- 125 Manchester Road,
sulting people over the next 18 key in Swindon is a good, willing, body would take notice of the con- Swindon
months before producing a docu- motivated workforce." sultation process, but council
ment which guides future policy Workshop discussions consid- leader Sue Bates said the 30 year Tel: 01793 334949
making. ered the problems of the contin- working party would be looking Opening times:
A feature of the plan will be the ued physical growth of the town at ways of involving interest Mon - Wed 9.30am - 5.30pm
development of a Bath University and the pressure on facilities and groups across the town, and also Thursday 9.30am - 8.00pm
campus in Swindon town centre the road system. The needs of people who are not involved in Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
and at Oakfield School. A keynote Council leader Sue Bates with Profes- organisations. Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
speech by vice chancellor Profes-
sor David VandeLinde, vice chancel-
sor David VandeLinde committed
lor of Bath University
the university to long term growth
which will have a major impact on
the economic, social and cultural We have two large 'WE COME TO YOU'
aspects of the town. In practical barns full of top * Free collection
terms, it is hoped that there will be & delive ry
quality furnishing
a joint use public/university li- LOOSE * Servicing &
brary with state of the art IT facili- fabrics (often more repairs
than 50 metres) which
ties and a large conference and BIKE * No call out charge
are the ends of ranges. DOCTOR
concert hall.
Professor VandeLinde spoke of Also wallpapers. All are from WE ALSO SELL
the challenges presented by rapid leading manufacturers at * New & used cycles
technological change and the need greatly reduced prices.
• New clearance models
to provide students with skills that Why not come and see us?
can be transferred to a variety of Sue Cutcliffe. Giles Green, * Parts & accessories
(up to 50% off)
working environments. He also Brinkworth, Nr Chippenham.
said people will need to continu- Swindon is the richest Tel: 01666 510685
ously update their knowledge. He A report in December revealed that Open Monday - Saturday 9am - Ipm
said the university would be edu- Swindon is the most prosperous
cating Swindon's future business town outside London.
and community leaders and would Measuring Gross Domestic
be a force for enterprise and equal Product - the goods and services
opportunity. produced in the area divided by its
A second address by Swindon population -'Sharing the Nation's
North MP Michael Wills referred Prosperity' puts Swindon's GDP
to Swindon's prosperitybeing built at £153 per person, compared to G REEn DOwn
on past achievements and deci- Milton Keynes at £138.
sions which foresaw major change However a council report reveal COMMUNITY SCHOOL
during the twentieth century. He there are pockets of poverty and GRANGE PARK, SWINDON
said the pace of change is increas- disadvantage, with nearly 14 per
ing, with older businesses being cent of Swindon's 180,000 popula-
threatened by the development of tion dependent on income support.
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