📆 My Week as a Local Councillor 24th-30th March

A busy week focused on community projects and important local matters:

• Chaired Full Council – We discussed Mental Health Week, new community benches, and plans for grass cutting and weed spraying as we head into spring.

• Memorial cherry blossom tree – A resident requested this in memory of a loved one. We’ve now agreed on a location and look forward to planting it soon.

• Swindon & Cricklade Railway partnership – Continuing our work to support local heritage and community events.

• Vehicle replacement policy – Reviewing how we keep our parish vehicles cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

• Dog mess complaints – Growing concerns from residents. We’re looking at ways to tackle the issue.

• Council Tax discussions – Spoke to a few residents about council tax, clarifying that Swindon Borough Council is responsible for statutory services. The parish will not be funding or supporting these services.

• Great British Spring Clean – Joined in litter-picking efforts around the parish. Thanks to everyone who has been helping out!

• Street issues – Reporting potholes, overgrown paths, and broken lights to Swindon Borough Council.

• Drop-in event at Orbital Market – Alongside fellow councillors, I spoke with residents about local issues and answered their questions. Great to see so many people engaged!

📢 What local issues matter most to you? Let me know!