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Dale Heenan

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Councillor for Covingham and Dorcan Ward
Chair of Licensing 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. Regeneration takes time, and the pace can be frustrating, but like a jigsaw, piece by piece, progress is being made.

Today, we have secured the biggest financial investment in our town centre for a generation from the Council, a new £40m headquarter office is agreed and starts construction in a matter of months, the first Grade A, best in class, office accomodation built for 21 years! We have a Hampton by Hilton hotel opening in in a Grade 2 listed building that was derelict 2 years ago. The Carriageworks have a new lease of life as a place for innovation companies and start ups to work, and the first courses for the Cultural Heritage Institute the Royal Agricultural University start in September, activity that is supporting over 300 jobs and 300 students. 

The Wyvern Theatre is over 50 years old, and is nearing the end of its life. Only the Conservatives are seriously talking about its future, and our aim to create a mixed use Cultural quarter that will be transformative for the town. How do we provide a new 1200 seat Theatre that can attract the best regional and national shows, how do we sort out the Art Gallery and Museum which holds one of the best modern art collections in the UK, how do we sort out the future homes and jobs in our town centre. This is what we are working on at the moment, and there will be a comprehensive strategy before Christmas, that can be delivered.

Heritage is important in our town because we have so little left due to the actions of our predecessors, and certain building owners. A Heritage Action Zone has been setup in partnership with Historic England, and the building that everyone thinks about when asked about Heritage is a key priority. For the first time in over 30 years, we have cracked what the future of Mechanics Institute could look like. The birthplace for the NHS and public lending libraries has the right people at the table, and an enthusiasm to see restoration within 5 years. While the Corn Exchange in Old Town has had a troubled past, but a clean break this year has seen a new specialist architect firm being hired by the owner. We will continue to work with residents to keep up the pressure, and see regeneration of this landmark delivered.

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Covingham & Dorcan

The ward of Covingham & Dorcan in the North Swindon parliamentary constituency is represented by Conservative Councillors Dale Heenan, Barbara Parry and Kevin Parry.

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Coate Water splash park to re-open on 19th July

Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

The opening of one of Coate Water most loved features, the summer Splash park, has been scheduled to reopen from the 19th July. The same day as the government is removing all Covid restrictions. The Pitch & Putt Office will also be reopened.

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Swindon Borough Council reduces single use plastics by 90%

Sunday, 13 June, 2021

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%!

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Sunshine brings Swindon solar energy boost

Sunday, 13 June, 2021

With hours of sunshine expected today every home in Swindon should have its power needs met by solar power generated within the Borough.

This is thanks to the Council investing in solar farms and work with the central government to have the 62MW solar farm installed at Wroughton.

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Conservative Councillors continue to volunteer their time

Saturday, 12 June, 2021

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.

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