Jane Milner-Barry
Labour candidate for Lydiard and Freshbrook
In 2014 the Croft Sports Centre was about to be passed to GLL in a property deal based on the Council’s transfer of the Oasis to Moirai. As a retired Old Town resident I campaigned to stop this happening and that led to my being elected in 2016 and joining Nadine Watts as a Labour Councillor for Old Town and East Wichel. I am also Labour Group spokesperson for sustainability. In both capacities I have had to learn on the job and it has been hard work but very rewarding! As a Parish Councillor I have been involved with South Swindon Parish’s projects to improve our parks, play areas, allotments and our Library. I am working for better management of Lawn Woods and the Great Copse, and if re-elected will step up the fight for more forward-looking policies to reduce carbon emissions and increase biodiversity across the Borough.
Where Jane fits into things
Swindon South
Constituency
Lydiard and Freshbrook
Ward
Jane Milner-Barry
Candidate
Lydiard and Freshbrook
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Swindon