The installation comes after persistent requests and pressure from local councillors, including Jocelina Dsouza, for better facilities for residents, especially the older community members. Cllr Dsouza sits on South Swindon Parish Council. The councillor, in a social media post, expressed her delight at the installation, acknowledging the difference it would make to daily users. Read more Yellow heat alert in place as Swindon and Wiltshire temperatures to soar above 30C“For far too long, residents—particularly our older community members—have had to wait for the bus in all kinds of weather, without the comfort of a shelter or even a bench," she said. "We listen to residents, raise the issues that matter, and work hard to deliver results.