The clean-up took place early on Monday 29 December 2025 after reports that fresh tags had appeared on the recently opened bus interchange.
A local newspaper reported that three new bus shelters and nearby walls had been targeted, with a repeated tag reading “GRIM”. The same tag has since been reported at other locations around the town.
Using their own cleaning equipment and giving up personal time, the group removed graffiti from the shelters and surrounding surfaces.
Four volunteers organised the clean-up, including two Green Party councillors Cllr Repi Begum and Cllr Tom Butcher, joined by volunteers Aurélie Soulier and Rod Hebden.
The work restored the appearance of the new interchange, which has been promoted as a key part of Swindon’s public transport infrastructure.
The Fleming Way bus interchange includes new shelters designed to improve accessibility and the overall experience for passengers travelling through the town centre.
Cllr Repi Begum commented:
“These new bus shelters are a positive investment for Swindon, and it’s disappointing to see them targeted so soon. We wanted to act quickly, show pride in our town, and make it clear that vandalism won’t be ignored.”
Those involved in the clean-up have encouraged residents to report graffiti when they see it and to take pride in shared public spaces.
