THERE are more blooms in Bassett following a partnership between businesses and the town council.

Nine companies have so far sponsored flowerbeds around the town.

The latest to support the scheme is Goodman Ingram Estate Agents, which is sponsoring two flowerbeds, at the Coped Hall roundabout and the Swindon roundabout.

Company director David Ingram said: "We like to support the local community. We feel this is a good way to promote our business as well as do something for the town."

Peter Roberts, mayor of Wootton Bassett, said: "This demonstrates Goodman Ingram's commitment to the community."

We hope this will lead to working with other businesses in the future."

The scheme has been going since 1997. The other companies sponsoring flowerbeds this year are Keith Crump Butchers, Fires and Fireplaces, Colonnade, Cullingans, Scarrots Commercials, Keith Fisher Landscape Gardening and the Virtual Business Centre in Brinkworth House.