TREES FOR CLIMATE PROJECT

Conversations have been held between Swindon Borough Council and the Parish Council for several months now regarding suitable locations for additional trees to be  increase the tree cover across the Borough from 8% to 30%.  Any planting comes fully funded including a lump sum for future maintenance costs, so is at no cost to the Parish Council. Whilst in some areas, whips have been planted in significant numbers, it has been agreed that is not appropriate for either of the Parks in Covingham. 

As all necessary surveys have been completed and permissions needed to plant granted, proposals have now been made for both parks.  The Parish Council has agreed to the proposals in principle by a majority vote.  However, we would like to hear you, our Residents, your opinions before the final OK is given.   The plantings suggested is for standard cherry blossom trees, the actual species to be confirmed once availability is known,  as  outlined by the green fluorescent dots  in the photos below.

COVINGHAM PARK

The red lines are to identify the drainage channels.

SMITANBROOK PARK

Please let us know your thoughts by emailing any comments you may have  to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contacting any of the Parish Councillors

Night Closures of A419/A417 October 2024

Essential maintenance will be carried out on the A419/A417. These works will affect various sections of the A419/A417, the remaining sections of the A419/A417 outside of the works area shall operate as usual.

The night closures are scheduled on the locations below and will take place from 8pm until 6am the following morning.

•  A419 Closure between A420 White Hart Roundabout Junction and Turnpike Junction Northbound night time closures ONLY
   o Thursday 17th October
   o Friday 18th October
   o Saturday 19th October
• A419 Closure between Lady Lane Junction and A420 White Hart Roundabout Junction Southbound night time closures ONLY
   o Saturday 19th October
   o Sunday 20th October
• A417 Closure between Air Balloon Roundabout and Burford Road Interchange Southbound night time closures ONLY
   o From Monday 30th September to Friday 4th October
   o Monday 7th October
   o Tuesday 8th October
• A417 Closure between M5 Junction 11A and A46 Shurdington Road Junction Southbound night time closures ONLY
   o Wednesday 9th October
   o Thursday 10th October
   o Friday 11th October
• A417 Closure between A46 Shurdington Road Junction and Air Balloon Roundabout Southbound night time closures ONLY
   o Saturday 12th October
   o Monday 14th October
   o Tuesday 15th October
• A417 Closure between Air Balloon Roundabout and A46 Shurdington Road Junction Northbound night time closures ONLY
   o Monday 14th October
   o Tuesday 15th October
• A417 Closure between Burford Road Interchange and Air Balloon Roundabout Northbound night time closures ONLY
   o Monday 14th October
   o Tuesday 15th October
• A417 Closure between Air Balloon Roundabout and Burford Road Interchange Southbound night time closures ONLY
   o Monday 14th October
   o Tuesday 15th October
• A417 Closure between A46 Shurdington Road Junction and M5 Junction 11A Northbound night time closures ONLY
   o Wednesday 16th October

For information on the diversion routes that will be in place, click here.

Notice of Temporary Road Closure 

Wanborough Road will be closed for essential bridge maintenance works (The bridge over the A419) from 9th February 2024 for 6 months but it is anticipated that the restrictions are only required between 9th February and 12th February 2024.

Traffic will be diverted via Kingfisher Drive to Commonhead Roundabout.

CALLING ALL BUDDING STREET ARTISTS!

Covingham Parish Council are looking for 2 or 3 budding street artists to help brighten up our skate park area in Covingham.

The skate park equipment is beginning to look a little tired, it has been defaced, tagged with graffiti which has no relevance to anybody in the area.

Interested? We’ll supply the paint!!!! 

Send us pictures of your artwork and contact details to:

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 We look forward to hearing from you 😊