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Calls for Swindon to Adopt New Road Safety Standard Amid Deep Cuts to Maintenance Budgets

Summary by The Swindonian
Concerns over road safety and dwindling maintenance budgets have sparked calls for Swindon Borough Council to urgently adopt a new national standard that could help prioritise repairs and save lives. Cllr Nick Gardiner did not mince his words when describing the current situation, pointing out that this year’s pothole repair budget has been cut to just £170,000 – a two‑thirds reduction on the previous year. He described it as “not so much a poth…
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The Swindonian broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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