The ward of Covingham & Dorcan in the North Swindon parliamentary constituency is represented by Conservative Councillors Dale Heenan, Barbara Parry and Kevin Parry.
Chair of Children’s Health, Social Care & Education Overview & Scrutiny Committee
“I am delighted to represent the area I grew up in and feel truly privileged to be able to support and champion children in my role as Chair of the Children’s O&S Committee.”
Everyone has their own views on how Swindon to improve, and I am fortunate to finally be a position where I can make that change happen. 18 months ago I took over as the Cabinet Member responsible for the big strategic projects in the Town Centre, and faced up to some huge challenges.
I have grown up in the area and went to Liden and Dorcan school. I am honoured to have been a ward Councillor since 2008 and have chaired many committees in the Council. In 2019/20 I had the privilege of being the Mayor of Swindon.
Swindon Conservatives have announced their support for a local "City of Swindon" bid, and pledge not to use any expensive consultants or tax payers money in the submission. The competition for towns to become cities has been launched to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Over the last 12 months, the Conservative Council and Government have invested £1 million into local Leisure Centres to protect them from closure, and ensure improvements are made.
The BBC Blue Planet programme did a great job in raising awareness of how plastics and litter affect wildlife and our oceans. 3 years ago the Conservatives led a Council debate for action on single use plastics. Swindon Council has now reduced single use plastics by 90%!
As more and more people are vaccinated Conservatives Councillors continue to offer their time to support the NHS by volunteering their time at the vaccination centre.
