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Debt Problems? Parish council looks for 4 to fill vacancies
Debt Problems?
Refused a Loan?
Refused a Loan? Haydon Wick parish council has four vacancies for new members and
would particularly like to hear from anyone willing to represent the
We can help you
We can help you areas of Oakhurst, Middle Clover and Haydon End.
For FREE LOCAL no obligation The minimum commitment is new councillors could be co-opted
advice and a solution that’s right to attend two evening meetings without the need for an election.
for you call Glyn in confidence at a month. Full council meetings One of the recent vacancies is due
are held on the third Tuesday of to the death of coun John Archer in
Swindon Debt Helpline on:
every month and each councillor January 2009. The parish council
0800 043 1982 serves on at least one committee, expressed its appreciation of his
or with meetings also taking place on contribution to the area, as a par-
ish councillor and previously as a
Tuesday evenings.
Swindon (01793) 331319 To be eligible, people have to live Wiltshire County councillor and a
Free home visits available or work in the parish which covers Swindon Borough councillor.
www.swindondebthelpline.co.uk parts of the Northern development For details about joining the par-
and Haydon Wick. It is likely that ish council, call 722446.
Licensed Debt Counsellor
OFT Licence No. 595229 Annual meeting to look at parish performance
The Annual Haydon Wick Parish Meeting will be held at the council offices,
Colleen Thames Avenue on 31 March, 8pm, where the annual Performance Plan
will be assessed and plans for the coming year will be explained.
The parish council covers Haydon Wick, much of Abbey Meads and
Support in your home
Mobile freelance Our home care services allow most of Priory Vale. The meeting is an opportunity for people to raise
any issues of local interest and community concern.
www.haydonwick.gov.uk
hairdresser people to remain independent People needed behind the wheel
in their own homes.
Over 20 years experience Haydon Wick Community Transport is always looking for people to
drive the community mini-bus which provides transport for the elderly
Reliable and disabled to local supermarkets, clubs, pub lunches and doctor or
Reasonable rates hospital appointments.
Drivers who can make a regular commitment and others available for
holiday and sickness cover are needed. Call 722446 for details.
Tel: 01793 873096 For more information on the
Mob: 07913 different services we can provide Save Swindon’s Park & Ride
please contact 01793 434399 or
444076 email suzanne.clavery@sanctuary-
housing.co.uk say disgruntled commuters
In a bid to block Swindon Council’s proposal to mothball the Ground-
well Park & Ride scheme, commuters have united to form SPARK
(Save Park And Ride Kampaign).

SPARKing out against park & ride suspension
Within a couple of weeks of dis- Shadow transport spokesperson
covering the council’s intention in coun Derique Montaut said the
early February, SPARK members council is doing a policy u-turn.
collected some 800 signatures from “Swindon’s five year transport plan
commuters and work colleagues requires adequate provision of Park
and the number is rising. & Ride facilities to help discour-
The action group is also encour- age people from driving into the
aging as many people as possible to centre of Swindon. Mothballing the
write to Leader of the Council Rod scheme sees the council reneging on
Bluh and their local councillor to this commitment.”
voice their objections to the closure, North Swindon MP Michael Wills
which the council say is temporary believes the proposal to be short
and will save £331,000. sighted, bad for the environment
Founder of SPARK and spokes- and bad for Swindon.
person, Lindsay Cathcart said, Coun Peter Greenhalgh, cabinet
“Everyone is concerned about the member for sustainability, transport
impact of this proposal on town and strategic planning, said the
centre congestion and the environ- council was having to look for cost
ment. Many people are angry about savings wherever it could, due to
the lack of consultation and the huge budgetary pressures and inad-
council’s failure to listen to Swindon equate government support.
residents’ views. We are determined To find out more about SPARK
that their voices are heard.” mail: [email protected]

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