Covingham Parish Council is looking for a part-time Maintenance Engineer to join its team, working 20 hours per week over 5 days (out of 6).
The role involves maintaining parks, play areas and public spaces across the parish, including litter collection, grounds maintenance, minor repairs, safety checks and other outdoor maintenance duties.
Applicants should be physically fit, flexible, friendly and hold a full, clean driving licence. Knowledge of the Covingham area is desirable.
To apply, send your CV and a covering letter, including details of two referees, to Laura Cutter, Clerk to the Parish Council, at
Closing date: Monday 20 July 2026. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27 July 2026.
Covingham Parish Council has received official confirmation from the Returning Officer that the Parish Council election, scheduled for Thursday 7th May 2026, is uncontested.
The candidates listed in the official notice are therefore declared elected and will take office following the election date.
Covingham Parish Council has upgraded its old vehicle, providing its Maintenance Engineers with a more reliable and better‑equipped resource to support their daily work. From litter picking and general parish maintenance, this improved vehicle ensures the team has the tools and dependability needed to carry out essential tasks smoothly and effectively.
This upgrade highlights the Parish Council’s commitment to keeping Covingham clean, safe, and welcoming for all residents. By investing in better equipment, it is ensuring its Maintenance Engineers can continue delivering the high standard of care the community that we all currently enjoy.
Please help to keep the parish tidy - if you have any issues or concerns that you wish to report - please contact the Parish Council by:
- Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Tel: 07401 156254
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