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Haydon Wick bus shelter receives vibrant makeover with school artwork
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
A new project led by local councillors has transformed a vandalised bus shelter in Haydon Wick into a community art space featuring work by local pupils.
A bus shelter in Haydon Wick has undergone a colourful transformation, swapping signs of vandalism for a new display of artwork created by local schoolchildren. The initiative, which seeks to deter graffiti while improving the aesthetic of local transport infrastructure, marks the first completion of a project backed by Haydon Wick Council.
The scheme was proposed by Councillor Vinay Manro and seconded by Swindon Borough Councillor Leanne Stevenson. Recognising that many bus shelters across the area had become persistent targets for vandalism, the councillors sought a way to repurpose these spaces to reflect the creativity of the community.
Councillor Stevenson praised the unified effort that allowed the project to proceed, noting that the council gave its unanimous support to the proposal. She expressed her gratitude to the schools that provided the artwork and to all the residents and officials who assisted in turning the concept into a reality.
By incorporating student art, the project aims to create a stronger sense of ownership and pride within the neighbourhood. According to the councillors, this is intended to be the first of several improvements across the locality.
Looking ahead, the success of this initial installation is expected to serve as a blueprint for wider efforts. Councillor Stevenson confirmed that there are already plans to assess additional bus shelters across both Haydon Wick and Priory Vale, with the hope of expanding the initiative to address problem areas in these neighbouring districts as well.
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