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The new Conservative councillor for Liden, Eldene and Park south said residents want to see CCTV, roads and pavements and tree maintenance improved.

After a very poor showing in the local elections in Swindon, the borough’s Labour politicians are thinking hard about where the party goes from here. Labour saw any hope of challenging the Conservatives – who have been in charge of the borough council for nearly 20 years – disappear on Friday. The ruling Tory group increased its majority in the chamber from three seats to 15, taking some long-standing Labour wards in the process. But amid the shock and gloom of losing in wards such as Penhill & Upper Stratton, Rodbourne Cheney and Central, and losing veteran councillor Steve Allso...

STALWART Stan Pajak admitted he was devastated to lose the Eastcott seat he has represented since Swindon Borough Council as created in 1998.

Local politics is full of highs and lows, so I was incredibly grateful local residents saw fit to deliver the former in the shape of a huge vote of…

Last week residents across our town had the opportunity to shape the future of Swindon by voting in this year’s crucial local elections.