Robert's Weekly Article - 6th January 2021 Wednesday, 6 January, 2021 The Prime Minister’s Monday announcement that as of today we have entered into a national lockdown in order to bring the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 under control was a tough message but in the circumstances we face, an absolutely necessary one. Under these restrictions people must stay at home and only leave home where necessary for specific reasons: to shop for basic necessities; to go... Articles
Robert's Weekly Article - 30th December 2020 30th December 2020 Throughout this extraordinary and difficult year, I have heard so many amazing stories of local residents, businesses and community groups who have been looking... Articles
Wiltshire Police set to receive an additional £7.3 million next year 18th December 2020 Government is increasing funding for policing to more than £15 billion in 2021-22, up by £636 million from this year. Wiltshire is set to receive an additional... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 16th December 2020 16th December 2020 I love my regular visits to Coate Water, which are often accompanied by my attempts at running, so it is exciting news that a new waterside restaurant, café and... Articles
Great Western Hospital Trust to receive £195k to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 11th December 2020 Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Great Western Hospital Trust to benefit from £195k The Health Secretary has... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 9th December 2020 9th December 2020 It was great news for Swindon that the Great Western Hospital was this week one of 70 hospitals across the country to be able to start administering Covid-19... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 2nd December 2020 2nd December 2020 Tackling loneliness has always been a priority for me and over the past couple of years I have been working to bring together key organisation in an around... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 25th November 2020 25th November 2020 Many if not most of us will have strong feelings about the Oasis, given our own happy visits there. It remains an important local amenity for us all here in... Articles
Swindon to receive an extra £731,500 to boost local cycling and walking infrastructure 20th November 2020 Swindon to receive an extra £731,500 to boost cycling and walking infrastructure The Active Travel Fund is designed to create safe space for cycling and walking... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 18th November 2020 18th November 2020 There are around 21,000 unpair carers here in Swindon and whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, it is vital that you... Articles
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
