Denying the housing crisis in Swindon

Back in October David Renard, in his capacity as Environment spokesperson for the Local Government Association wrote that “There is … More

Different from the rest of us

Johnson appears incapable of recognising a real world event if it contradicts his opinion Many years ago Prime Minister Ted … More

Prior to the pandemic Swindon’s council tenants were able to phone in any housing repair. During the pandemic the housing … More

According to government statistics not a single ‘social rent’ home was added to Swindon’s housing stock over the last five … More

Russell Holland’s extraordinary outburst reported in the Advertiser ( £400k for no houses ‘money down the drain’) shows his prejudice … More

Congratulations to the Adver journalists on having the courage to take industrial action. For the younger ones amongst them this … More

It’s all very well David Renard clutching the Cities Report for a photo opportunity, but if you want to make … More

Some while ago I suggested to Swindon’s Cabinet that they should be pressing the government to abandon their target for … More

Fantasy Island George Osborne’s Budget speech reminded me of the old saying, an empty vessel makes the most noise. He … More

Interesting to see that David Renard has signed a joint letter to the Observer with other Council leaders from all … More