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This is no way to treat your headteacher on opening day!
Thamesdown Council's Community Development team in the west are holding an open evening on 13th July to find what people who live in the area think. If you have an answer or want to talk it over with others, come along. Details on page 3.
West Swindon's longest serving teacher departs Toothill. An interview with Mrs. Newton on page 20. Details of the WASPS Summer Playschemes on page 25. Photographs of fetes at Freshbrook, Westlea, Shaw & the Under 5s Festival.
Brookfield School at Shaw was officially opened at a grand fete on Saturday 18th June. Throwing sponges at the Headteacher was but one attraction. Above: Deputy Head Pam Jackson with twins Simone and Amber Jackson have the first go. More 'photos on page 10.
No. 76 July 1988
Council turns down Westlea houses plan An application to build 88 more houses on land next to the Delta Business Park in Westlea was thrown out by Thamesdown Council's Planning Committee on 6th June. This means the proposed Tennis Centre to be built on the site might have been put in jeopardy because of associated land finance deals. Over fifty people living in roads adjacent to the site lobbied councillors before the meeting and stayed on to observe its proceedings. The planning application to build the houses was put by Tarmac Homes whose representatives attended a public meeting in May organised by councillor Ricky Midwinter. Commenting on the committee's decision, Coun. Midwinter said that it was regrettable that Tarmac had not taken into account the strength of feeling of residents from the public meeting and had submitted an application without any amendments. "Residents had expressed their views very clearly. They wanted fewer houses and the height of the site reduced. 'l was very pleased by the turnout of local people and I want to congratulate them for following the issue through." Local councillor Tony Free, speaking at the meeting, said that he was very concerned by the attitude taken by the developer towards the local community. "Its very important that Thamesdown Council does not crumble under pressure from house builders. If we are taken in by their demands, we would become their organ and not be representing the people who elected us." He was also impressed by the concern shown by residents. (continued on page 3)