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South West Energy Hub secures £5m for home energy improvements
Some of Swindon and Wiltshire’s most vulnerable households will receive energy efficiency improvements over the next year.
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022-
Council and partners remain committed to delivering Moredon Sports Hub
The wheels are still in motion for the creation of an eagerly anticipated sports hub in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 3rd March 2022 -
More support for domestic abuse victims in Swindon to rebuild their lives
Victims of domestic abuse in Swindon will benefit from extra support thanks to funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Published: Friday, 18th February 2022 -
Council seeking creative ideas to enhance Swindon’s parks
Creative, civic-minded entrepreneurs are being encouraged to come forward with ideas to enhance Swindon’s country parks.
Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022 -
Swindon on track to bid for Great British Railways headquarters
Swindon Borough Council has signalled its intention to put forward a strong bid to the Government to become the new headquarters for Great British Railways.
Published: Monday, 7th February 2022 -
Swindon builder scoops top gong in national building awards
A Swindon builder nailed a national competition after being named Best Residential and Small Commercial Builder.
Published: Sunday, 6th February 2022 -
Fire at HWRC now contained
A fire at Swindon’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Cheney Manor industrial estate has been contained.
Published: Friday, 4th February 2022 -
Swindon's HWRC closed due to ongoing fire incident
Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently on site dealing with a fire at Swindon’s Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Cheney Manor industrial estate.
Published: Friday, 4th February 2022 -
Experience an electrifying February half-term at STEAM
A special exhibition programme exploring the modernisation of the Great Western Railway (GWR) will begin at STEAM later this month.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 -
Residents encouraged to bring out the bunting for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Local people who wish to celebrate The Queen’s 70-year reign are being encouraged to visit Swindon Borough Council’s website for advice and guidance.
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022 -
Swindon tipped to quickly recover from pandemic
Swindon’s town centre is well placed to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a leading national research and policy institute.
Published: Monday, 24th January 2022 -
Art on Tour kicks off 2022 with new exhibitions
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery will kick off 2022 with three new exhibitions and a series of art talks, as part of its ongoing Art on Tour programme.
Published: Monday, 17th January 2022 -
Business case submitted to the Government for new community digital media facility
Plans to transform part of Brunel’s historic former Carriage Works in Swindon into a vibrant hub for learning, creative and digital technology industries have been submitted to the Government.
Published: Friday, 14th January 2022 -
Brunel’s historic Carriage Works given major boost thanks to Towns Fund
Swindon has been given a second early Christmas present by the Government in the shape of £5m in funding to help bring an important part of the town’s railway heritage back to life.
Published: Thursday, 23rd December 2021 -
Government approves funding to unlock major town centre regeneration site
A major brownfield site in Swindon town centre is a step closer to being redeveloped after the Government approved £6m in infrastructure funding.
Published: Tuesday, 21st December 2021 -
Enjoy the festivities at Swindon’s STEAM Museum this Christmas
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has been beautifully decorated for the festive season and online bookings are now open for the rest of the year.
Published: Tuesday, 14th December 2021 -
Test purchasing catches out shops selling knives to young people
Swindon Trading Standards officers will continue to work closely with local retailers to make sure they play their part in ensuring knives do not fall into the hands of young people.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 -
Local people asked for their views on former Oakfield Project building and Buckhurst Park community facilities
The public are being asked to share their ideas on how two community areas off Marlowe Avenue, could be improved.
Published: Monday, 15th November 2021 -
Memorial service to honour much-loved Swindon councillor
Tributes will be paid to a council stalwart who served local residents for more than 40 years.
Published: Thursday, 11th November 2021 -
Residents urged to think of vulnerable people and pets on Bonfire Night
People in Swindon are being encouraged to use fireworks responsibly and considerately during Bonfire Night celebrations this week.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 -
Council seeks views on proposed PSPOs in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen
Swindon Borough Council wants residents’ views on the creation of two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are designed to curb anti-social behaviour from a minority of people who drink excessive alcohol in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen.
Published: Friday, 17th September 2021 -
Artworks from the Swindon Collection go on display at STEAM this weekend
A special art exhibition in Swindon’s STEAM Museum, which showcases stunning artwork and travel posters, has been extended to coincide with Heritage Open Days.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 -
Art on Tour meets Heritage Open Days
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be displaying several artworks from the Swindon Collection during Heritage Open Days this weekend.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 -
Still time for residents to have their say on revised Local Plan
Local people still have three weeks to give their views on proposed changes to Swindon’s Local Plan.
Published: Thursday, 26th August 2021 -
New Police and Crime Commissioner elected for Swindon and Wiltshire
Conservative candidate Philip Wilkinson has been elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th August 2021 -
Planning permission granted for new homes in South Marston and Rowborough
Swindon Borough Council has granted planning permission for 2,380 new homes at South Marston and Rowborough as part of the New Eastern Villages development (NEV).
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Harbour Project teams up with Art on Tour to put together special online exhibition
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has joined forced with the Harbour Project to bring together an online exhibition celebrating diversity in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021 -
Kids go for just £1 at Swindon’s STEAM Museum this summer
STEAM’s brilliant ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer is back just in time for the summer holidays.
Published: Monday, 12th July 2021 -
Motorists urged to bee cautious along Thamesdown Hive
Thamesdown Drive will be buzzing with activity tomorrow (July 9) when experts attempt to rescue a colony of bees from the central reservation.
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is safe
Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that no decision has been taken to close Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021 -
Amazing new mural revealed in town centre
A stunning new mural, commissioned by Swindon Borough Council, has been unveiled on Princes Street in the town centre.
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021 -
Consultation now open on Swindon’s draft Road Safety Strategy
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on a draft strategy which aims to improve safety on Swindon’s roads.
Published: Thursday, 1st July 2021 -
New climate change campaign encourages Swindon public to ‘Be the Change’
People in Swindon are being encouraged to get behind a borough-wide campaign to put climate change at the heart of their everyday lives.
Published: Thursday, 1st July 2021 -
Extra appointments to be made available at HWRC
Swindon residents will be able to take advantage of a change to the online booking system at the Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Published: Wednesday, 30th June 2021 -
Job fairs to provide support to Honda workers ahead of plant’s closure
Honda and supply chain workers are being invited to a number of events designed to help them embark on the next phase of their careers.
Published: Friday, 25th June 2021
