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RED LIGHT TO DANGER BUSES Swindon & District Bus Company were heavily criticised at a public meeting on 24th July at Toothill Community Centre. It was called to consider bus safety after a horrifying accident when Toothill toddler Miranda Morland was severely injured when she was trapped in the centre doors and dragged along as the bus started off. A read-out statement from the company acknowledged there were problems with rear vision and an inquiry was underway. It expressed deep sympathy for the child and her parents. Cllr. Ricky Midwinter said he felt sure drivers take great care, but their task was very difficult because of badly designed buses. Swindon & District should remove the three vehicles from their fleet. Several speakers complained of the speed buses travel between
stops and the pressure upon drivers to make up time on tightly scheduled routes. Toothill Centre chairperson June Chittock said the company was putting money before lives. Swindon M.P. Simon Coombs said he would contact Swindon & District about their operations and would raise the safety issues with the Minister for Transport following the Inquiry. A campaign group was set up to press for improved bus safety and a revue of timetables. It would welcome incident reports; contact June Chittock on 614492. Miranda, aged 2, is still in hospital, slowly recovering from her terrible ordeal. Margaret and Nigel Morland have expressed their appreciation to the help received from the community. Speaking on their behalf, June Chittock said "they were very touched by the many cards sent and would like to thank everybody for their support.
No. 65 August 1987 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WEST SWINDON?
The western expansion of Swindon is now over eleven years old. There are now 8,300 houses occupied by about 26,000 people. Completion is in sight. By 1993 there will be over 12,500 households and getting on for 40,000 people living in the area. But the momentum for Swindon's continue growth is picking up pace with arguments for and against expansion on the town's northern boundary getting louder Another field disappears. Looking all the time. across Grange Park from Shaw A Public Inquiry during the Ridge. autumn will investigate the case for the development of 1,000 compares it with what has been acres in the 'northern sector.' happening here in the west. The Up to 10,000 houses are pro- question he asks is "What should posed by a consortium of private be learnt for the future?" developers. What do you think? Here's On page 12, Andrew Hake your opportunity to put your looks at the northern sector and point of view.
Toothill mum Debbie Smalley demonstrates the difficulties women have getting off buses when caring for children and loaded with shopping, buggies and babies. Elderly people also face danger if they are too slow.