Done.
The way SBC have dealt with this issue is an utter disgrace by the way.
I agree, it could have been handled a lot better; I was at a protest outside the town hall (along with over 100 members of Swindon Dolphin ASC and Swindon ASC) about 18 months ago. After getting on the news we went inside and were crammed into a room where we could watch the debate via video (? - I might be showing my age here!!) link. When Councillors avoided answering the questions for the 2nd or 3rd time the noise from our little room were clearly heard in the chamber. According to those that managed to get into the public viewing area, councillors did appear a little shaken when hearing the noise generated by a small crowd, whose ages ranged between 8 and 80.
Sorry - rambled on a bit there! The point is that we don't get enough of these opportunities to let councillors know how we feel, if we did more of them may feel a little more compassion. Winning this vote will hopefully focus their minds.
Re-opening the teaching pool is the main aim, this will also protect the larger pool and make it more difficult for SBC to allow the Hydro to become another Hotel/Flats/Mechanics institute.
I am struggling to remain diplomatic, but would like to point out that all employees that I have met of SBC and latterly GLL(Better) have been brilliant.
Anyway - If you haven't already voted today, you have 30 mins. Please sit up and vote again just after 12. If you have voted, sincere thanks, please do so again tomorrow.