Covingham
| Covingham | |
|---|---|
 Covingham square | |
  Covingham Location within Wiltshire | |
| Population | 4,009 (2021 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SU189852 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SWINDON |
| Postcode district | SN3 |
| Dialling code | 01793 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Parish Council |
Covingham is an area of Swindon, England, as well as a former village and civil parish in Wiltshire. It was developed in the 1960s as part of Swindon's eastward expansion towards the A419. St Paul's Church is the main parish church of the village.[2]
Politics and government
[edit]Covingham is part of the Covingham and Dorcan ward for elections to Swindon Borough Council.[3]
Freedom of the Parish
[edit]The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Parish of Covingham.
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Individuals
[edit]- Councillor Derek J. Benfield: 17 May 2021.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Covingham: population statistics, 2021 Census". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ St Paul's Church, Covingham at achurchnearyou.com
- ^ "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
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Media related to Covingham at Wikimedia Commons
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