Cllr Vera Tomlinson

 

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Cllr Steve Heyes

 

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Cllr Rahul Tarar

 

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ABOUT US

Cllr Vera Tomlinson

I have been the St Andrew’s ward Councillor since 2008, and as a fellow local resident, I have been approachable and consistent in responding to residents on local issues.

Working with Justin Tomlinson MP and my ward colleagues, we have achieved real progress for our area.

This includes ensuring sensible development so that new developments such as Tadpole Farm have adequate parking, green spaces & amenities; Delivering additional school places by extending all of the local primary schools and securing the new Tadpole Farm Primary School; Working with Justin Tomlinson MP, BT & Virgin to secure the vital roll-out of superfast FIBRE broadband; Securing and opening the new Redhouse Community Centre, after negotiating to secure the land and funding; Working to bring forward the redevelopment of the Orbital Shopping Park by working with British Land, local residents & businesses; and Working with Justin Tomlinson MP, New College & the Council to build the new GWA, delivering further secondary school places.

 

Cllr Steve Heyes

I am proud to represent St Andrews Ward. I was elected in May and 2019 at the height of the Brexit debate. I am most thankful that local residents chose to vote on local issues not National and elected me to represent them. 

I aim to be always readily available contactable by phone, email, Facebook, Twitter and of course in person and respond in a timely manner 

My immediate focus is on long-standing local issues in North Swindon where residents have given a clear message they expect to see some traction. These include parking issues, unadopted roads, speeding on Thamesdown Drive and anti-social behaviour. I will be working hard to find practical, adaptable solutions for North Swindon and the rest of the Borough 

I am a Haydon Wick Parish Councillor and have successfully adopted a similar ethos playing a part in improving grass and bush cutting which were the top concern of residents.

 

Cllr Rahul Tarar

Rahul Tarar lived in Swindon for the past 14 years. Rahul & his wife run a small IT business 
and daughter is at secondary school, son goes local primary school. Rahul is a community enthusiast and has been championing community events, litter-picking campaigns, liaising with local developers to resolve issues raised by residents, and helps residents at monthly surgery organised by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. Rahul proactively engages with local residents and encourages them to raise their voice for any potential issues in the locality. Rahul advocates good health and loves sports and is keen fan of Swindon Town Football Club. Rahul is actively involved in Badminton too, his daughter is a national level player having won some gold medals at National Level in her age group.

 

ELECTION RESULTS

2019

Name of candidate Party Number of votes
CRAIGIE, Thomas Richard Labour Party 754
HEYES, Steven John Conservative Party 1,476
PIPE, Steven Francis Green Party 617
  • Number of ballot papers rejected: 61
  • Total votes cast: 2,908
  • Electorate: 10,589
  • Turnout: 27.46%


2015

NAME OF CANDIDATE PARTY NUMBER OF VOTES
CLEERE, Christine Susan Green Party 252
FRIEND, Mary Elizabeth The Conservative Party 2962
KING, Geoff Liberal Democrat 215
MILLS, Jason John Labour Party 1044
STONE, Brian UK Independence Party (UKIP) 618

Number of ballot papers rejected: 16 Total votes cast: 5091 Electorate: 8161 Turnout: 62.4%