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First North Swindon forum gathers in the pub

Swindon Council’s Connecting People Connecting Places agenda arrived in North Swindon with a drop-in
event for people living in the North Cluster in the Parliament Room at the Tawny Owl on 13 July.
On hand were officers from the Dave Peacey of Swindon & Crick- thought 50 to 60 people might turn
council’s arts, leisure, library and lade Railway said he had to put a up. But 300 plus was a surprise; we
waste recycling services, as well few residents right about rights of had a queue at one point.
as representatives from Haydon way on the railway line adjacent to “It was a good opportunity to
Wick and Blunsdon St Andrew Taw Hill and Redhouse. “As I’ve both find out more about differ-
Parish Councils, and Swindon & been quoted in the last two editions ent council departments and also
Cricklade Railway. of The Link, there is no right of discuss issues of concern with
Over 300 people took time out way on the railway line and we ask councillors for each ward.
during the four hour session to pick people not to trespass on it.” “We will be in touch with all who
up leaflets and speak to officers and Nicki Western, council arts mar- left their details with information
the councillors who represent Ab- keting manager, said she was able to about how to contact their coun-
bey Meads, Haydon Wick, Moredon raise awareness of arts opportuni- cillor in the future, and will be re-
and Blunsdon wards. ties. “It’s been fantastic to be able to sponding to any queries raised.”
Of particular interest were the pass out so much information. Lots The next cluster meeting will take
plans for Mouldon Hill Country of people don’t know the range of place in the Autumn.
Park with landscape architect arts on offer, both as an audience
Russell Weymouth explaining the and ways to participate.”
history of the project and the diffi- Mum Karen Kingston from
culties of securing funding to build Oakhurst said she was pleased We can help you beat
sports pitches and a visitor centre. to have access to information in
In the short term he said the car one place. the Credit Crunch
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Can Chiropractic
What is Connecting People - Connecting Places?
Karen Leakey casts a critical eye Help Me?
CPCP is Swindon Council’s interpretation of the government’s em-
powerment paper - Communities in control: real people, real power - the We are often asked ‘What’s the best way of
general idea being devolving power down to communities to give finding out whether a Doctor of Chiropractic
a bottom up way of working, rather than the top down way things can help my problem?’ SAve £80
currently work. We believe the answer can be found in a on our
complete consultation and examination,
But does it actually give council- It is being left to the clusters, including X-rays, if appropriate. SPeCiAl offer
lors more power or does it devolve namely councillors, to decide the And to help find out for sure we will do only £20
it to the ordinary voter? What has direction each one goes in with a complete consultation and examination,
happened so far is that Swindon’s them setting meeting agendas. including X-rays if necessary. Procedures that Original Price £100 or more!
political wards have been grouped The sticking point in my mind could normally cost £100 or more for £20. offer ends 28th August 2009
in seven clusters coordinated by is the lack of engagement with the These SympTomS are the
council employees, mainly direc- residents at this early stage, the Your initial visit will include Danger Signals
tors, who split their time between very people the council claim they 3 A private consultation with the Doctor • HeADACHeS • NeCK PAiN
two jobs, leaving not a lot of time want involved in shaping their own 3 X-rays if necessary • loWer BACK PAiN
• WHiPlASH • SColioSiS
to gather in-depth understanding communities. 3 A thorough spinal examination including • NUMBNeSS iN ArMS & HANDS
of their cluster communities, or for CPCP will only work if there is orthopaedic and neurological tests • PAiN BeTWeeN SHoUlDer BlADeS
that matter their main job. genuine partnership working be- 3 A confidential report of our findings • NUMBNeSS or PAiN iN leGS
• PerioD PAiN
With precious little information tween the people and the council. 3 An explanation of our treatment If you are experiencing any of
from council sources, it is difficult Furthermore, unless councillors procedure if we determine Chiropractic these symptoms call our clinic
to grasp exactly how they see CPCP are seriously going to listen to can help you ToDAy for an appointment
empowering local communities residents and be guided by their 3 A referral to the appropriate specialist if Dr Simon Clarke D.C. BSc
we determine a Doctor of Chiropractic
from the bottom up. Unsurpris- wants, wishes and needs rather cannot help you Doctor of Chiropractic
ingly this is to be done with no new than by their own or those of their (Member of BCA)
GCC Registered
funding, with existing finances be- political masters, then the whole
ing redistributed to services appro- exercise will be a huge deceit, only TEL: 01793 814567
priate to specific issues, allegedly of use to enable the council to tick Ridgeway Chiropractic, Fairwater Stables,
influenced by local people. government boxes. 1 High Street, Wroughton, Wilts SN4 9JX

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