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Boundary changes to MPs available Bus company cuts, planning issues and
make voter areas fair South Swindon MP Robert Buck- how can the council reduce its budget

The Local Government Bound- land is available at drop-in surger- by £45 million on West agenda
ary Commission for England, the ies. He asks constituents to call his
independent body which reviews offi ce beforehand if possible so The West Swindon Forum has a packed agenda on Monday 13 Sep-
electoral arrangements, is now sur- that he can prepare for the meeting. tember, starting at the new time of 7pm, in West Swindon Library.
veying how many councillors there Robert is next in West Swindon at News of impending government And the community projects to
should be on Swindon Council, Freshbrook Community Centre on cutbacks in public expenditure is be supported by John Lewis will
the number of voters in each ward Friday 10 September, 4pm to 6pm. everywhere. There are no alterna- be announced.
and how many councillors should North Swindon MP Justin Tom- tives we are told. The West Swindon Forum is a
represent them. linson is available on Friday after- Indeed Swindon Council has to meeting point for residents and
For example Toothill & Westlea noons in the town centre at 1 Milton reduce its budget by a massive £45 elected members representing the
ward has two councillors whereas Road, Swindon. Residents are asked million over the next three years. three wards of West Swindon on
most others across Swindon have to call the offi ce in advance to make How can it be done? Deputy Swindon Council. The meeting will
three. Abbey Meads ward, having an appointment. Leader of the Council Gary Perkins start over coffee from 7pm with the
started as the smallest in the town, To contact both MPs call 533393 will outline the strategy to be taken meeting’s agenda speakers starting
now has 65 per cent more voters or mail: justin.tomlinson.mp@ during the Autumn budget making at 7.30pm.
compared to other wards. parliament.uk process. He will also talk about how
Chairman of the commission Max robert.buckland.mp@parliament. the community should be involved
Caller, said “the natural movement uk in helping the council make tough
of people in Swindon has skewed choices.
the electoral map. It’s our job to iron Meet a councillor in Thamesdown Transport chief ex-
out those imbalances by re-drawing ecutive Paul Jenkins and chairman
ward boundaries so that elections Freshbrook & Grange Park Keith Williams will explain why bus
are as fair as possible.” Swindon councillors Michael Dick- services have had to be reduced. Ready for a weight
Reports on the review are avail- inson, Peter Greenhalgh and Mick A representative from the Neigh-
able at: www.lgbce.org.uk Bray are available to meet residents bourhood Police Team will review loss programme
Final proposals for change are on the fi rst Saturday in the month, police work during the summer
expected in September 2011 after 10am to 12noon at Freshbrook holidays and will comment on how with a difference?
several stages of consultation. Community Centre. people will be protected now that Call
For details and to comment mail: No pre-booking is necessary; anti-social behaviour legislation has Louise Reynolds, Swindon
[email protected] or write to people will be seen on a ‘fi rst come been scrapped. 01793 698073
Review Offi cer (Swindon), Local fi rst served’ basis. There’s a chance to comment on or visit
Government Boundary Commis- If it can’t wait mail: mdickinson@ the formation of the council’s new lighterlife.com/louisereynolds
sion for England, Laydon House, swindon.gov.uk or call 538288 or core planning strategy, and specifi -
76-86 Turnmill Street, London leave a message via: www.face- cally on the planning application for
EC1M 5LG. book.com/mjadickinson 175 homes in Grange Park.

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