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Cabinet asked to approve £250m investment in council’s housing stock
Plans to invest more than £250m to raise the standard of council housing for families across Swindon are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (12 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 6th February 2025 in Homes and property news-
Love is in the air at Lydiard this February
Lydiard Park’s recently-refurbished hotel, nestled within the historic country estate, is preparing to embrace the season of love with two romantic events.
Published: Thursday, 6th February 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
New funding for additional SEND places in Swindon
New school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are set to be created at primary, secondary and specialist education providers in Swindon.
Published: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 in SEND news and events news -
Budget to deliver services and support Swindon Plan outlined
The councillor responsible for Swindon Borough Council’s finances is confident the organisation can help drive local economic growth and deliver essential services through its next budget.
Published: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 in Council Tax news -
Discover working at the railway in new STEAM exhibition
A brand new exhibition opens this week at Swindon’s STEAM Museum showing what life was like as a railway apprentice at the historic railway works.
Published: Tuesday, 4th February 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Support available to Ukrainian residents in extending visas
Around 300 Ukrainian residents who have sought refuge in Swindon since war broke out in their homeland two years ago will be supported by Swindon Borough Council to extend their visa.
Published: Tuesday, 4th February 2025 in People and communities news -
Leader branches out to support the spruce up of Fleming Way
Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, picked up his spade this week to support the ongoing work to transform Fleming Way into a green corridor.
Published: Friday, 31st January 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon comes together to make town more welcoming for refugees
Refugees, asylum seekers, businesses and the Council are working together to agree how to make Swindon a more welcoming place for people seeking refuge.
Published: Friday, 31st January 2025 in People and communities news -
Cabinet Member steps in to get new link road opened
The Cabinet Member responsible for Swindon’s roads has stepped in to get a new link road opened to traffic.
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Museum & Art Swindon makes Steg-gering acquisition
A piece of Swindon’s prehistoric past has found a new home at Museum & Art Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 23rd January 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Housing team visits more than 180 ‘hidden’ tenants to offer support
Visiting housing tenants to ask open questions and generate meaningful conversations is the focus of a new intervention initiative by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 in Homes and property news -
Name of Swindon’s new youth centre revealed
A new youth centre in Park North, which will support more than 400 children a week when it opens later this year, will be called The Base.
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2025 in Youth services news -
Major resurfacing works taking place across Swindon
A number of high-traffic roads across Swindon will be improved over the next two months as Swindon Borough Council continues its drive to improve deteriorating road surfaces.
Published: Friday, 17th January 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Specialist SEND nursery in Penhill nearing completion
The finishing touches are being applied to a specialist early education setting for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families in Penhill.
Published: Friday, 17th January 2025 in Early years news -
More than ten thousand potholes repaired last year
Local residents have been praised for doing their bit to keep Swindon’s roads in a safe condition.
Published: Thursday, 16th January 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Partners engage Swindon residents on living active lifestyles
Partner organisations in Swindon are joining forces to support a new approach which aims to find out about the improvements needed across local areas to enable people to lead more active lifestyles.
Published: Monday, 13th January 2025 in Health and wellbeing news -
Recycling worth £2m being thrown away each year
Residents are being asked to help the Council improve the Borough’s recycling rate.
Published: Thursday, 9th January 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
SEND home to school transport consultation begins
Views are being sought on proposals to change school transport funding for young people aged between 16 and 18 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Published: Monday, 6th January 2025 in Schools and education news -
STEAM Museum set to host new Swindon Wellbeing Festival
Swindon’s STEAM Museum is gearing up for the town’s first-ever wellbeing festival, which is taking place next month.
Published: Friday, 3rd January 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Busy year ahead as Council progresses Swindon Plan
The opening of a new youth centre, proposals to develop a new town centre entertainment venue and work to plant thousands of trees are among the Council-led projects set to progress in 2025.
Published: Tuesday, 31st December 2024 in News and resources news -
Short measures being served in some pubs and bars
With the festive season in full swing, a recent survey by Swindon Borough Council’s Trading Standards team found that short measures are being served in some pubs and bars.
Published: Tuesday, 24th December 2024 in Business and investment news -
Drove pupils capture Broadgreen’s community spirit
Three pupils at Drove Primary School were praised by partner agencies for providing the inspiration for a new community logo.
Published: Friday, 20th December 2024 in People and communities news -
Almost 2,000 Swindon residents to receive energy bill support
Energy vouchers to help reduce the cost of bills are being sent to 1,923 residents by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2024 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Council praises Swindon’s amazing volunteers
Inspirational volunteers will be celebrated by Swindon Borough Council for the invaluable support they provide to local communities.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2024 in People and communities news -
Support available for residents struggling to pay their Council Tax bill
A free service to help residents pay their Council Tax bill if they are struggling financially has been launched by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Bus companies gear up for Swindon’s new bus interchange
Swindon’s main bus companies have warmly welcomed plans to replace the town’s dilapidated bus station.
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Popular garden will Spring to life thanks to Friends’ group
Lydiard Park’s Walled Garden will be transformed into a sea of colour after thousands of bulbs were planted following a generous donation.
Published: Monday, 16th December 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Housing services inspection underway after Council’s self-referral
Swindon’s council housing services are being inspected by the independent regulator after the Borough Council sought advice on how it is performing against new regulatory standards.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2024 in Homes and property news -
New scheme helps school children brush up on dental health
More than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas are developing vital oral hygiene skills and healthier routines, thanks to a supervised tooth-brushing scheme.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2024 in Children and young people news -
New campus providing SEND support officially opens
A new campus for young people in Swindon with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) officially opened today (11 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 11th December 2024 in SEND news and events news
