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A government planning inspector believes that a 200 home development at Moredon Bridge would spoil Blinds
views and will look out of place - b
DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY
Permission to build on the land
adjoining Sparcells, was denied by First For...
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Wainhomes (North West Ltd) have
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Peter Davies, made his decision Will BEAT any written
based on three main issues: whether quote* to secure your
the development was premature, business...
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whether the design approach was Freephone (anytime)
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by existing roads and found the
design acceptable. However, his Cricklade.
comments on the impact on the Sparcells resident Pete Wilson
area were mixed. He wrote, 'New said, 'this decision, as many of

housing in this area of countryside us thought and feared, means the We can n help y o u beat
would be visible from Purten Road development at Moredon Bridge
andvariouspointsalongtheformer is the key to ensuring the bigger the Credit C r u n c h
railway line and from the edge of planned development happens
Pembroke Park. A visually intru- with minimal opposition." 1 You drop it off
sive and discordant development West Swindon councillor Keith 2 We sell it on eBay for you
would arise.' Williams said that the decision is IdliL 3 We send you a cheque
However, permission was grant- short sighted and irresponsible. Let Us Auction It
ed on the basis that the houses will "The imposition of these houses by
shortly be part of a much bigger de- the government planning inspector Call us now 0845 22 694 22
velopment. The Emerging Regional against the wishes of Swindon and Let Us Auction It Ltd, BSS House, Unit 36
Spatial Strategy for the South West Wiltshire Councils and all of theresi- Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon SN2 2PJ
specifies that 3,000 homes are to be dents Ihave spoken to, demonstrates
built at Moredon Bridge, Ridgeway how little consideration they have www•letusaucClonit.co.A
Farm (1,000) and Pry Farm (2,000) for the major infrastructure prob-
on either side of the B4553 towards lems we are facing as a town." nly -ems valued L _, E35 or more can be a._;epted)
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New town planned to the east
Plans for another 12,000 homes with associated workplaces, shops, Ridgeway
schools, parks and open spaces are on display for public consultation
until the middle of June. H k A L 7 H it W E i = ;V E S 'c.
The Eastern Development Area The documents can be viewed CHIROPRACTIC
- to the east of the A419, between at Swindon Council Customer Ser-
the A420 and Wanborough - is part vices at Premier House or WatTyler Can Chiropractic
of the draft South-West Regional House, at all libraries or online at:
Spatial Strategy (RSS), which will www.swindon.gov.uk / spd
become a blueprint for the future The closing date for comments HelpMe?
growth of Swindon. is 15 June.
We are often asked'What's the best way of
finding out whether a Doctor of Chiropractic
Council attempts cutbacks programme can help my problem?'
Nine Elms residents were appalled in early May to discover council We believe the answer can be found in a
complete consultation and examination,
workmen ripping out ornamental shrubs lining a road close to their
including X-rays, if appropriate.
homes, transforming a pleasant green area into a muddy patch.
And to help find out for sure we will do
The workmen, equipped with a JCB, tractor and trailer, initially told a complete consultation and examination,
locals that the reason for removing the two foot high greenery was to including X-rays if necessary. Procedures that
could normally cost £ 100 or more for £20.
improve sight lines for traffic. They said that similar work was scheduled
for other sites across West Swindon. These SYMPTOMS are the
They also said that the shrubs were being replaced with grass to reduce Your initial visit will include Danger Signals
maintenance. But resident Stephen Cannon doubts the economics. "How A private consultation with the Doctor • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN
• LOWER BACK PAIN
an annual skim with a hedge-cutter is more expensive than cutting grass 3 X-rays if necessary
• WHIPLASH • SCOLIOSIS
every three weeks - their estimate - is beyond my calculations." 3 A thorough spinal examination including • NUMBNESS IN ARMS & HANDS
Quick intervention by Nine Elms resident and councillor Keith Williams, orthopaedic and neurological tests • PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES
brought the work to a halt, but the following day the diggers returned to 3 A confidential report of our findings • NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS
• PERIOD PAIN
strip out all the remaining plants. The councillor spoke to other members 3 An explanation of our treatment If you are experiencing any of
procedure if we determine Chiropractic
of the council and a delegation visited the site. They assured homeowners these symptoms call our clinic
can help you TODAY for an appointment
that the ground would be replanted with shrubs and trees.
3 A referral to the appropriate specialist if
"The level of shrub removal was unacceptable; especially considering we determine a Doctor of Chiropractic Dr Simon Clarke D.C. BSc
c for ciChiropractic
no consultation was undertaken," said coun Williams. "I have been as- cannot help you (N+embe cr"BCA)
sured by the department responsible that no further work of this nature GCC Registered
will be undertaken unless the director has approved it."
• Kieth Williams has been appointed to Swindon Council's cabinet with
responsibility for leisure following the sacking from the cabinet of fellow Ridgeway Chiropractic, Fairwater Stables,
I High Street,Wroughton,Wilts SN4 9JX
Shaw and Nine Elms councillor Nick Martin.