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News published November 2018

• Council launches consultation on Moonrakers roundabout works

  A public consultation has been launched on proposals for major improvement works at the Moonrakers junction.

  Published: 20th November 2018

• Council and Homes England in talks with Zurich over exciting new office space at Kimmerfields

  One of Swindon’s major employers is in talks with Swindon Borough Council and Homes England to cement its position in the town centre by becoming a main occupier on the Kimmerfields regeneration site.

  Published: 16th November 2018

• Parents and young people asked to contribute to an inspection of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) services

  Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will be carrying out an inspection of Swindon's services for children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

  Published: 15th November 2018

• State-of-the-art sports facility will be built in Swindon

  A brand new £3.6m state-of-the-art sports hub is coming to Swindon after councillors gave it the big thumbs up.

  Published: 15th November 2018

• Mischief Makers to celebrate fun summer of reading

  Thousands of children in Swindon caught the reading bug this summer as part of the Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge.

  Published: 13th November 2018

• Council praises Government plan for young care leavers

  The Council has backed a Government scheme to support young people leaving care.

  Published: 13th November 2018

• Council joins Swindon Town in helping fans to unlock their sporting memories

  Football legends from Swindon Town will be on hand at a special event for people with dementia.

  Published: 12th November 2018

• New truck names have wheelie bin worth it

  The Council has unveiled the new names of its recycling trucks following a public competition on social media.

  Published: 9th November 2018

• Bristol Street Tunnel to be reopened tomorrow

  Shoppers and workers will be able to use the Bristol Street Tunnel from 9am tomorrow morning (9 Nov) following work behind the scenes by Swindon Borough Council and site partners.

  Published: 8th November 2018

• Brownfield site to be turned into car park to aid future regeneration plans

  Work to give shoppers more space to park their cars has begun in earnest.

  Published: 8th November 2018