Licences and permits news
Landlord fined for failing to provide documents to council’s housing officers
The landlord of a suspected six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Blunsdon St Andrew has been fined by magistrates.
Published: Wednesday, 14th August 2024-
Illegal tobacco, shisha and vapes seized in Swindon during joint operation
Agencies are continuing their zero-tolerance approach to the illegal tobacco trade in Swindon
Published: Friday, 18th August 2023 -
Unlicensed breeder fined and banned from selling dogs
An illegal dog breeder was fined and banned from selling dogs for two years following a successful prosecution by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2023 -
Partners come together to make Swindon’s night-time economy safer
Hospitality venues in Swindon have teamed up with partner agencies as part of an initiative to improve safety and security in licensed premises.
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023 -
Council asks residents for their views on PSPO at Lydiard Park
An order to ensure dog owners act responsibly in Lydiard Park is currently up for renewal.
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022 -
Residents can have their say on order to tackle dog fouling in Swindon
An order, which aims to tackle irresponsible dog owners, is up for renewal and Swindon Borough Council would like to hear if local residents would like it extended.
Published: Monday, 4th July 2022 -
Extra efforts deployed to help keep town safe
This weekend will see the first patrol from Swindon’s Covid safety marshals.
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020 -
Landlord served with prohibition notice for ignoring coronavirus closure restrictions
A Penhill pub landlord who was caught flouting the coronavirus regulations has been served with a prohibition notice by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Sunday, 19th April 2020 -
Councillor urges shoppers to bag some town centre bargains this Christmas
With just 12 days to go until the big day, the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 -
Council consults on anti-social behaviour order for dog owners at Lydiard
The Council is asking people if they think rules which ensure dog owners act responsibly at Lydiard Park should be kept in place.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 -
Magistrates close food business after council uncovers rat infestation
A Swindon man has had his food wholesaling business shut down after council food hygiene inspectors uncovered a widespread rat infestation in his premises.
Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019 -
Council continues to bark up the right tree for its stray dog service
Swindon Borough Council’s Licensing team has one again received top marks from the RSPCA for its stray dog service.
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018 -
Consultations seek views on gambling and street trading
Swindon Borough Council is seeking people’s opinions on its gambling and street trading policies.
Published: Friday, 17th August 2018
