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News published June 2019

• Scam awareness week launch warns of the heartless scammer

  The harrowing tale of a woman, Iris, who sold all her belongings and sent £4,000 to her internet love interest, is being used to warn others of the dangers of scams.

  Published: 21st June 2019

• Important changes to your waste and recycling services are coming

  Swindon will take a significant step towards expanding its recycling services by introducing a trial collection of separate food waste recycling.

  Published: 20th June 2019

• Wellington Street now open as final touches are made to regeneration project

  Wellington Street has been transformed into a welcoming thoroughfare to the town centre.

  Published: 20th June 2019

• Open-air theatre makes its return to Lydiard Park

  Lydiard Park will kick-start a national tour of Shakespeare’s most magical and romantic comedy of them all, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

  Published: 19th June 2019

• Box sorting campaign comes to a close

  Swindon Borough Council’s month-long recycling box sorting push has concluded, but residents are being encouraged to keep up the good work long after the campaign has finished.

  Published: 17th June 2019

• Swindon is charging ahead with plans for an electric vehicle future

  Swindon is planning for an electric future thanks to a new policy for new-build homes that will go out for consultation in July and August.

  Published: 14th June 2019

• Dads go free this weekend at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway

  Dads and grandads can celebrate Father’s Day in style with free entry to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway this weekend (Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June).

  Published: 13th June 2019

• Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow to be held next week

  An event offering advice for parents, carers and professionals who support young people with additional needs is being held at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street next Wednesday (19 June).

  Published: 10th June 2019

• Lydiard Park's Walled Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme this Sunday

  Lydiard Park’s ornamental fruit and flower Walled Garden is open for charity this Sunday (June 9) from 11am to 4pm, as part of The National Garden Scheme.

  Published: 7th June 2019

• Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone is officially launched

  Swindon Borough Council and Historic England have formally launched the town’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).

  Published: 6th June 2019