Business and investment news
Swindon continues to ride high in latest growth index
Swindon is continuing to outperform major cities across the UK in key economic performance indicators.
Published: Thursday, 12th September 2024-
Pop-up eatery hit with hygiene order
A pop-up food stall at the Swindon Designer Outlet has been hit with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order after being found to be using unsafe cooking practices.
Published: Friday, 14th April 2023 -
County Ground sale moves closer after contracts exchanged
Swindon Town Football Club has edged a step closer to the purchase of The County Ground as part of a joint venture that will see the stadium jointly owned with supporters.
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023 -
Swindon has one of highest productivity rates in the country
People in Swindon are among the most productive in the country, according to the latest data from one of the country’s leading national research and policy institutes.
Published: Tuesday, 31st January 2023 -
Council’s Cabinet to discuss proposals to close unprecedented budget gap
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
More than £3 million granted to Swindon in new Levelling Up funding
Christmas has come early for a number of community organisations and projects in Swindon after central government approved more than £3m in new funding.
Published: Friday, 16th December 2022 -
Investment Zone bids submitted to turbo charge Swindon’s growth
Ambitious plans to create two new Investment Zones in Swindon have been submitted to the Government.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2022 -
Upgraded LED street lights across Swindon results in at least 60 per cent reduction in energy usage
Swindon Borough Council has made a significant dent to its carbon footprint and electricity bills after converting 26,000 street lights to LEDs.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 -
Work underway to bring University of Bath's iCAST facility to historic Carriage Works
Work is well underway to bring the historic Carriage Works back into use.
Published: Wednesday, 9th February 2022 -
New businesses open in revamped offices at Newbridge Square
While the town centre has seen its challenges over the past few years, from online shopping to the COVID-19 pandemic, positive change is on the horizon thanks to new outside investment.
Published: Wednesday, 6th October 2021 -
Council and SWLEP pay tribute to Honda’s lasting legacy in Swindon
Swindon is preparing to build on the successful legacy left by the Japanese car giant Honda, as the last cars rolled off the production line at its South Marston factory this week.
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021 -
Organisations in Swindon are invited to apply for the UK Community Renewal Fund
Organisations in Swindon are being encouraged by the Council to apply for government funding which is available as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund (UK CRF).
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021 -
Swindon helped to bounce back thanks to £19.5m for town centre regeneration projects
Swindon has been successful in its bid for a share of the Government’s Towns Fund.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 -
Honda workers access thousands of training courses ahead of plant’s closure
Almost all workers who have left Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) in the initial phases of its redundancy programme have successfully moved on to the next steps of their careers.
Published: Friday, 19th February 2021 -
Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on businesses who are not COVID-compliant
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 businesses in the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021 -
Council and inSwindon join forces to keep shoppers safe this Christmas
Swindon Borough Council and inSwindon BID Company have teamed up to ensure town centre shoppers are kept safe this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020 -
Grants available for businesses in Swindon impacted by national COVID-19 restrictions
Eligible firms in Swindon who have been affected by national COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for the next set of government grants being processed by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020 -
Council staff are recognised for their industry-leading work in emerging technology
Tech-savvy employees at Swindon Borough Council achieved a podium finish in a prestigious national award after implementing innovative technology to improve the Council’s response to fly-tipping.
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020 -
Registration for the first TechSwindon Summit is now open
A virtual event to promote and celebrate Swindon’s burgeoning tech sector will be held next month.
Published: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 -
Local support for workers and supply chain is key focus at the latest Honda national Taskforce meeting
A wide-ranging package of support provided for Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) workers in Swindon was among the items discussed at the latest national taskforce meeting today (30 Sep).
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020 -
Council focuses on economic recovery as Swindon prepares to bounce back
‘Swindon’s bouncing back’ – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council and business leaders as the town begins to step up its economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 -
Businesses in Swindon can now apply for Discretionary Grant Funding
Eligible firms in Swindon are now able to apply for the Discretionary Grant Fund provided by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 -
Town Deal Board to identify projects for £25m investment plan
Local projects could form part of a £25m Government-funded investment plan for Swindon.
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 -
Businesses eligible for government grants urged to get in touch with council
Swindon Borough Council is urging local businesses and organisations which might be eligible for government grants to apply if they are yet to do so.
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020 -
Support and advice available for Swindon businesses
More than 800 businesses have applied to Swindon Borough Council for the Government grants announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020 -
Council website offers advice for businesses requiring further support
Businesses in Swindon still looking for advice and support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic should visit the Council’s website where updated guidance is now available.
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020 -
Council makes support available to businesses in Swindon
Millions of pounds in lifeline funding will be given to small and medium-sized businesses by Swindon Borough Council as part of the large package of support available to residents in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020 -
Support in place for Honda staff and supply chain workers
A package of measures has been put in place to support workers affected by the closure of Swindon’s Honda factory in July next year.
Published: Monday, 10th February 2020 -
Local partners working behind the scenes to support Honda staff and supply chain
Actions to help Honda-associated companies deliver a programme of welfare support for their Swindon workforce are being coordinated by a group of partners from across the public and private sector.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2019 -
Council offers important advice for those looking to support Honda’s workforce
Swindon’s community spirit and generosity has come to the fore this week following Honda’s announcement on Tuesday of its intention to close its plant in Swindon in 2021.
Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019 -
Fall in love with the career of your dreams this Valentine’s Day
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -
Independent report highlights Swindon’s continued economic successes
Swindon’s businesses continue to perform well, making sure the town remains one of the powerhouses of the country’s economy.
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019 -
Survey aims to plug gaps in town’s electric vehicle charging map
People in Swindon are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to understand the demand for electric vehicle charging points in the town.
Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018 -
PopUp Business School inspires Swindon’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs looking to climb the first rungs of the business ladder have been receiving expert advice from a revolutionary start-up training company.
Published: Wednesday, 9th May 2018
