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News published January 2019

• Work to start on new Council-backed sports facilities at County Ground

  Swindon Town legend John Trollope and the High Sherriff of Wiltshire Nicky Alberry broke ground on where state-of-the-art sports facilities will be built at the County Ground.

  Published: 31st January 2019

• Greenbridge roundabout will shine like a rainbow as Council helps Pride spread its message

  The Greenbridge roundabout will be transformed into a twinkling rainbow as Swindon Borough Council declares its support for diversity and inclusivity.

  Published: 30th January 2019

• Time on Trial: new exhibition at STEAM explores the story of locomotive speed trials

  A new railway exhibition is open at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon which lifts the lid on the rivalry that drove the big four railway companies in the early 1900s to be the fastest.

  Published: 30th January 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: 30th January 2019

• Council urges businesses to make use of Government’s Brexit advice

  Swindon Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to put plans in place to ensure they are not adversely affected by Brexit.

  Published: 22nd January 2019

• Mead Way improvements to be shared with public

  Plans to improve traffic flow along a busy West Swindon transport corridor will be shared with road users and residents at two drop-in events.

  Published: 21st January 2019

• Town footballer achieved his goals by completing learning journey

  Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town. Swindon Town footballer Joseph Romanski kicks off our Learner of the Month series. Here is his story.

  Published: 19th January 2019

• Young people hoping to fall in love with career of their dreams at Swindon JobFest

  A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.

  Published: 15th January 2019

• Council and CCG to draw up action plan following Local Area SEND inspection

  An improvement programme to ensure Swindon successfully implements disability and special educational needs reforms will be accelerated following a recent inspection.

  Published: 15th January 2019

• Wyvern Theatre lends its support to council’s fostering campaign

  The Wyvern Theatre has teamed up with Swindon Borough Council to encourage more people in the town to consider becoming a foster carer.

  Published: 10th January 2019