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Changes to waste and recycling collection days to help maintain efficient and reliable service
All Swindon households will see permanent changes to their waste and recycling collections, in order to provide an efficient and reliable service to residents.
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news-
Young people take the lead as youth centre takes shape
Young people across Swindon are playing a leading role in shaping the design of a new inclusive youth centre in Park North.
Published: Friday, 15th November 2024 in Social care and health news -
Adapted bungalows in Moredon and Walcot progressing to plan
Ongoing work to build new fully adapted in bungalows in both Moredon and Walcot is progressing well.
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2024 in Homes and property news -
Council uses extra government funding to support vulnerable residents during winter
Funding which will support vulnerable residents this winter with essential costs is being made available through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Plans for Swindon Railway Quarter moving forward
A project focused on the redevelopment of land around Swindon train station will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 in People and communities news -
Council’s culture has undergone a “sea change” says Local Government Association
Efforts to embed an open, transparent and collaborative culture at Swindon Borough Council have been recognised in a report by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 in Your council news -
Swindon’s Early Years Oral Health Inequalities project making strides in communities
As part of Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to Build a Fairer Swindon, public health specialists are working with local health partners to tackle dental health inequalities
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2024 in Health and wellbeing news -
New residents drop-in sessions added to ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ engagement activity
Seven new drop-in sessions are being organised across Swindon in December to give residents additional opportunities to connect with their council.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Residents help Council save more than half a million pounds through support of food waste service
More than four thousand tonnes of food waste have already been recycled by Swindon residents, helping Swindon Borough Council to save more than £500,000 since the service rolled out in November 2023.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Vision and priorities news -
Work experience programme highlights apprenticeship opportunities across Swindon Borough Council and Great Western Hospital
A work experience programme has been giving Year 10 and 11 students the opportunity to find out more about apprenticeships available at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Council.
Published: Friday, 1st November 2024 in Schools and education news -
Council hoping for more funding to continue its war on potholes
Having fixed 3,882 potholes across the Borough between April and September 2024, Swindon Borough Council is calling for further investment into local roads as part of the Autumn Budget
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Museum & Art Swindon opens its doors to schools
Children from schools across the Borough are being given a chance to set foot inside the new Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) venue and explore Swindon’s history and art collection.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
SEND pupils complete first half-term in Swindon
More than 60 young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have completed their first half-term at newly-created school places in three Swindon schools.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 in Schools and education news -
Swindon residents invited to share their views on the town
Plans to create a vibrant town centre will be among the topics being discussed at a series of resident engagement events taking place next month.
Published: Monday, 21st October 2024 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town.
Published: Friday, 18th October 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
New fostering film launched to encourage more carers to come forward
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That’s the message of a powerful new fostering film launched by Swindon Borough Council today (17 Oct).
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2024 in Social care and health news -
Ofsted continues to note improvements in Swindon’s Children’s Services
Improvements to the support provided to care-experienced young people and separated migrant children were recognised by Ofsted during a recent monitoring visit by inspectors.
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2024 in Social care and health news -
Residents support Council during Rest Centre training exercise
Swindon Borough Council thanks residents, staff and local partners for their involvement in a recent Rest Centre training exercise.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 in Events news -
Council ready for winter with new vehicles and 2,000 tonnes of salt
Eight new gritting vehicles will be on standby to deal with the worst of the weather as Swindon Borough Council makes its final preparations in the run-up to the winter months.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Change at Museum & Art Swindon as new exhibitions set to open
The first set of exhibition changeovers will take place at Museum & Art Swindon, featuring favourites from Swindon’s outstanding modern and contemporary British art collection.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Leader welcomes government funding to help vulnerable residents this winter
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has welcomed an extra £1.5m of government funding to support local residents with the cost of living and fuel poverty
Published: Friday, 4th October 2024 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Council completes AI trial to enhance Adult Social Care services
Social workers at Swindon Borough Council are using artificial intelligence to reduce admin so they have more time to spend with those that need their support.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 in Adult social care and support news -
Eldene to benefit from community clean-up and extra CCTV to combat ASB
Positive steps are being taken by Swindon Borough Council and local partners to make Eldene safer and more welcoming for residents.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 in People and communities news -
Council Leader urges partners to “be bold and help lead the reinvention of the town centre”
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Councillor Jim Robbins, will today (1 Oct) issue a rallying cry to organisations with a stake in the future of Swindon town centre.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Help available to residents as energy price cap rise comes into force
With the energy price cap coming into effect from today (1 Oct), Swindon Borough Council is signposting residents who may be concerned about rising energy costs to various forms of support.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 in Social care and health news -
Council strengthens its partnership with leisure provider
The future of six Swindon leisure centres has been secured for the next 15 years after Swindon Borough Council strengthened its partnership with GLL.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Senior Games Project is working to prevent slips and falls across Swindon care homes
Three years ago, 85-year-old Peter Barlow had problems with his speech, movement and balance after suffering a severe stroke.
Published: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 in Social care and health news
