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Browse, search and support concerns raised by Swindon residents. Help identify recurring themes and build evidence for change.
11 concerns
Empty shops on Bridge Street
There are 5 empty shop units on Bridge Street which is making the area feel neglected and reducing footfall. The street has lost its character and there are few reasons to visit.
Bridge Street, town centre · Town Centre
No public toilets in town centre
There are very few public toilets in Swindon town centre and the ones that exist require payment. This is a major accessibility issue for elderly residents, families with young children and people with health conditions.
Swindon town centre · Town Centre
Potholes on Queens Drive
Multiple deep potholes along Queens Drive near the Magic Roundabout approach. Several have been reported but not repaired and are getting worse.
Queens Drive, near Magic Roundabout · Gorse Hill
Bus service reductions to Highworth
The bus service from Highworth to Swindon has been reduced making it difficult for residents to access healthcare, shopping and employment in Swindon town centre.
Highworth to Swindon · Highworth
Uneven pavements on Fleet Street
The pavements on Fleet Street are badly uneven with multiple trip hazards. Tree roots have lifted the paving slabs creating dangerous bumps that affect wheelchair users and mobility aid users.
Fleet Street, town centre · Town Centre
Business rates too high for independents
Independent shop owners are struggling with high business rates making it difficult to survive. Several have closed in the last year.
Swindon town centre · Town Centre
Missing dropped kerb on Commercial Road
There is no dropped kerb on the east side of Commercial Road at the junction with Victoria Road. Wheelchair users have to travel 200 metres to the next crossing point.
Commercial Road / Victoria Road junction · Old Town
Not enough trees in Gorse Hill
Gorse Hill has very low tree canopy coverage compared to other Swindon neighbourhoods. This affects air quality, biodiversity and the general feel of the area.
Gorse Hill · Gorse Hill
Fly-tipping behind shrubbery on Oc3 Way
Regular fly-tipping behind the shrubbery on Oc3 Way. Furniture, building waste and general rubbish dumped repeatedly.
Oc3 Way, Greenbridge · Greenbridge
Town centre layout confusing for visitors
The town centre road layout and one-way system makes it confusing to navigate, especially for visitors. The shopping streets lack coherence and connectivity.
Swindon town centre · Town Centre
Accumulation of refuse bags on pavement
A pile of black refuse bags and cardboard boxes is abandoned on the pavement against the wall of a building.
Railway Village, Town Centre, South Swindon, Swindon, England, SN1 1LE, United Kingdom
The Community Priority Index is a Swindon Together platform metric based on support, severity, impact areas and evidence. It is not an official council priority rating. All concerns are resident-submitted and unverified unless independently checked.
