Covingham is an eastern area of Swindon, England, which was developed in the 1960s as part of Swindon's eastward expansion towards the A419.
St Paul's Church was built in 1971[2] and is the home of a partnership between the Church of England and the Methodist Church.[3]
Covingham civil parish was formed in 1983, from parts of Stratton St Margaret and Wanborough parishes.[4] The area is part of the Covingham and Dorcan ward for elections to Swindon Borough Council.[5]
Freedom of the Parish
The following people have received the Freedom of the Parish of Covingham.
- Councillor Derek J. Benfield: 17 May 2021.[6]
References
- ^ "Covingham: population statistics, 2021 Census". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "History of Dorcan Church". www.dorcanchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Dorcan Church". www.dorcanchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Swindon Registration District". UK BMD. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Swindon's parliamentary constituencies set to change - what it means for voters". Swindon Advertiser. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Councillor Derek Benfield". Covingham Parish Council. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
External links
Media related to Covingham at Wikimedia Commons
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