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News published November 2019

• Treasure trove of festive treats available at Swindon’s Central Library

  With the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway, Swindon residents are being invited to do their festive shopping in the unlikely setting of the town’s main library.

  Published: 29th November 2019

• Measures in place to help ease congestion for busy STEAM event

  Traffic marshals and extra parking enforcement will be in operation in Rodbourne over the weekend to coincide with STEAM’s Christmas extravaganza.

  Published: 28th November 2019

• Council and partners come together to mark White Ribbon Day

  Swindon Borough Council and its partners came together this morning (25 Nov) in a show of unity against domestic violence.

  Published: 26th November 2019

• Library Shop Christmas gifts and books on sale next week

  If you want to have yourself an arty little Christmas this year, be sure to head to Central Library next week for something a bit special.

  Published: 22nd November 2019

• Council’s election cycle to remain unchanged following Extraordinary Council meeting

  Residents in Swindon will continue to elect their local councillors in ‘thirds’ following an Extraordinary Council meeting at the Civic Offices this evening.

  Published: 21st November 2019

• Swindon residents reminded to register to vote ahead of the General Election

  Residents who have not already registered to vote in the upcoming General Election have until next Tuesday (26 Nov) to do so.

  Published: 20th November 2019

• Christmas at STEAM is coming

  STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will be turned into a Christmas wonderland in two weeks’ time.

  Published: 15th November 2019

• Festive afternoon tea and guided tours on offer at Lydiard House

  Christmas will be coming early to Lydiard House thanks to a special festive treat on offer to visitors.

  Published: 12th November 2019

• New Eastern Villages given £19m Government infrastructure boost

  A vital link road which will connect the New Eastern Villages with Commonhead roundabout has received a major funding boost from the Government.

  Published: 5th November 2019

• Survey will assess the condition of the historic Mechanics’ Institute

  High-tech cameras, drones and robots will be used to assess the current state of one of Swindon’s most notable heritage buildings.

  Published: 5th November 2019