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News published September 2019

• Excitement building ahead of Great Western Brick Show

  The building blocks are in place for one of the biggest weekends of the year at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.

  Published: 27th September 2019

• People in Swindon asked for their views on future of transport in region

  Residents and businesses are being asked for their views in order to help inform plans to improve transport links from Swindon to the South Midlands and East of England.

  Published: 26th September 2019

• Beat the Street gets off on the right foot

  Swindon’s latest Beat the Street campaign got off on the right foot yesterday (25 September) with an official launch at GWR Park on Faringdon Road.

  Published: 26th September 2019

• New reading challenge aims to support adult literacy in Swindon

  A new literacy programme inspired by one of Swindon’s most iconic landmarks is now underway.

  Published: 20th September 2019

• Fun-packed day organised for Swindon’s Children in Care

  Children in the care of Swindon Borough Council recently came together for a special celebration event at Lydiard Park.

  Published: 20th September 2019

• Pupils to be warned about the dangers of carrying weapons thanks to new awareness campaign

  Swindon Borough Council is working with its partners to launch a campaign aimed at educating young people and parents about the risks associated with carrying weapons and drug abuse.

  Published: 20th September 2019

• STEAM Museum is first stop for Council’s new art tour

  A new pop-up art exhibition has officially opened at the STEAM Museum today (19 Sept).

  Published: 20th September 2019

• Swindon Town legends turn back the clock for residents living with dementia

  The glory years of Swindon Town were brought to life for a group of residents living with dementia as they met football heroes from the football club’s past.

  Published: 19th September 2019

• Court orders jailed former tenant to pay Council compensation for tenancy fraud

  A former tenant who fraudulently obtained a council property by providing false information has been ordered by a judge to pay thousands of pounds back to Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 18th September 2019

• Public drop-in events to be held for key highways schemes

  Swindon Borough Council is to hold a series of public consultations over the coming weeks to give people a chance to find out more about forthcoming highways projects.

  Published: 17th September 2019