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Work begins on third phase of Carriage Works regeneration
Work has begun on the next phase of regenerating the historic Carriage Works in the town centre.
Published: Friday, 14th March 2025 in Planning and regeneration news-
Council’s Adult Community Learning services rated ‘Good’
An Ofsted inspection of free education courses for adults offered by Swindon Borough Council has rated the services as ‘Good’.
Published: Friday, 14th March 2025 in Education news -
Council-owned homes to receive fire and smoke alarm upgrades
Council tenants are set to benefit from enhanced safety measures thanks to the installation of new alarms and sensors in their homes.
Published: Thursday, 13th March 2025 in Homes and property news -
Easter family fun at Lydiard Park
Families are invited to step into Spring at Lydiard Park this Easter with a programme filled with adventure, creativity and delicious food.
Published: Wednesday, 12th March 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Hundreds of council houses to receive £30m worth of energy efficiency improvements
Work is underway to deliver £30m of energy efficiency improvements to hundreds of Council-owned homes across Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 11th March 2025 in Homes and property news -
House of Lords event to showcase Swindon’s investment potential
Panattoni, FI Real Estate Management and Business West will be among the organisations showcasing Swindon’s buoyant economy and investment potential to investors, businesses and the Government.
Published: Monday, 10th March 2025 in Planning and regeneration news -
Community invited to join Armed Forces Day celebrations
Armed Forces Day will be celebrated at Lydiard Park this summer to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Published: Thursday, 6th March 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked for views on order to ban unauthorised car meets in Swindon
Unauthorised car meets, which can attract hundreds of spectators and result in dangerous manoeuvres and speeding, could be banned in Swindon if a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is introduced.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Cracking show Gromit! Wrong Trousers to play at STEAM Museum
Everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo will be arriving at Swindon's STEAM Museum later this year in a live performance of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Events news -
Christmas recycling day changes to continue after successful trial
A change to waste and recycling collections across all households in Swindon was a “real success” according to the man in charge of waste at Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Near £1bn investment in old Honda site taking shape, Council Leader told
One of the biggest brownfield developments in the UK is rapidly progressing in the shadow of the A419.
Published: Friday, 28th February 2025 in Planning and regeneration news -
Lydiard celebrates 15 years of parkrun this weekend
For the past 15 years, runners and walkers of all abilities have been flocking to Lydiard Park to take part in the location’s parkrun.
Published: Thursday, 27th February 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO
People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Young people take the lead in Council’s annual Director of Public Health report
Access to health services in Swindon should be fairer, Swindon Borough Council has been told following the first public health report led by local young people.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 in Children and young people news -
Council makes shortlist of national local government awards
Progress demonstrated by the Council in improving services, strengthening community engagement and its organisational culture, has caught the eye of judges in national local government awards.
Published: Friday, 21st February 2025 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library
It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team.
Published: Tuesday, 18th February 2025 in Homes and property news -
Owner of rat-infested store fined thousands after council prosecution
The owner of a grocery store in Broadgreen, which had the worst rat infestation ever seen by a council inspector, has been ordered to pay almost £30,000 by magistrates.
Published: Monday, 17th February 2025 in Environmental problems news -
Next phase of multi-million pound Oakfield regeneration to get underway
Sixteen high-quality zero carbon accessible homes have been earmarked for a derelict portion of land on the former Oakfield campus in Marlowe Avenue.
Published: Friday, 14th February 2025 in Homes and property news -
Town centre landowners back transformation of Fleming Way
Two major landowners in the town centre have thrown their support behind the transformation of Fleming Way.
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2025 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council Leader makes first pit stop at MAN Truck & Bus on borough-wide business tour
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has begun a borough-wide tour of Swindon businesses to showcase their innovation.
Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2025 in Business and investment news -
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 -
More than 50,000 trees planted in Swindon since 2020
Swindon’s green lungs have been given a significant boost over the last few years thanks to the planting of tens of thousands of trees in the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 30th January 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture 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
