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News published June 2018

• Council to extend support to people in the care system up to the age of 25

  Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017).

  Published: 26th June 2018

• Council consulting on improvements to Customer Services

  Residents are being asked to give their views on proposed changes to the way that people can contact Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 26th June 2018

• Council praised by judge as Closure Order shuts County Road drug den

  Residents plagued by repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour can finally breathe easy following Swindon Borough Council’s successful attempt to shut down a drug den.

  Published: 26th June 2018

• Look out for signs of domestic abuse during the World Cup

  People are being reminded to keep their eye on the ball when it comes to domestic abuse with the World Cup fast approaching.

  Published: 26th June 2018

• Council launches pothole campaign following harsh winter

  Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 22nd June 2018

• Almost half a million pounds to be spent on major Upham Road reconstruction

  A crumbling road base will undergo major reconstruction work this summer as part of Swindon Borough Council’s highway improvement programme.

  Published: 21st June 2018

• Inspector dismisses Lotmead Farm planning appeals

  A Government-appointed planning inspector has dismissed an appeal against Swindon Borough Council’s refusal of a major town expansion application at Lotmead Farm, east of the A419.

  Published: 14th June 2018

• Council supports struggling foodbank

  Swindon Borough Council has guaranteed the short-term future of Swindon Foodbank by promising to provide funds during a transition period.

  Published: 12th June 2018

• Council's social care team praised for successful strategy to help the elderly

  Swindon Borough Council’s social care team has been highly commended for its work in caring for people who are frail in old age.

  Published: 12th June 2018

• Council to use £195,000 of Government funding to help town’s rough sleepers

  Proposals to help Swindon’s rough sleepers off the streets and into accommodation have been given a major boost.

  Published: 11th June 2018