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Swindon 'will struggle to compete' without Thames Valley mayor

Swindon 'will struggle to compete' without Thames Valley mayor

As the Leader of the Council, I want to explain why we are proposing submitting an Expression of Interest to Government for Swindon to be part of a...

23.11.2025 5

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Council leader's message to Swindon after Manchester attack

This week, I had planned to write about the energy and optimism I felt at the Labour Party Conference—about the inspiring conversations I had with...

04.10.2025 30

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Council leader welcomes extra govt investment in Swindon

Last week’s Spending Review brought fantastic news for Swindon, with our town receiving not one, but two specific mentions in the Chancellor’s...

20.06.2025 9

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Council leader on "whirlwind week" of Swindon improvement plans

It has been a bit of a whirlwind week at the council, but an enjoyable one, as we have been busy delivering on our three missions to build a fairer,...

30.03.2025 5

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Swindon Borough Council leader praises staff amid criticism

I’m really pleased that Swindon Borough Council has been shortlisted for a Most-Improved Council award by the Local Government Chronicle. As a...

07.03.2025 3

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Swindon council leader's budget plans and council tax rise

We recently published the Swindon Council budget proposals to be decided by the council at the Annual Budget meeting. We have set out how we intend...

13.02.2025 5

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'Swindon should consider devolution with Oxford, not Wiltshire'

Happy New Year to Swindon Advertiser readers, and here’s to an excellent 2025 for Swindon. I’m really keen that the Swindon Borough Council...

17.01.2025 10

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