News archive
News published November 2020
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Regional campaign launched to find more foster carers
Local authorities across the South West are joining together this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Published: 30th November 2020 -
Shoppers can benefit from extended opening hours and £1 parking during December
Shoppers will be able to park in Swindon’s town centre at a reduced rate in December as many retailers plan to extend their opening hours.
Published: 30th November 2020 -
Ambitious plan to improve Swindon’s country parks to go before Cabinet
A new waterside restaurant and café at Coate Water could form an important part of a four-year strategy to improve Swindon’s much-loved country parks.
Published: 30th November 2020 -
Council seeks views on plans to ease Rodbourne congestion
Residents and businesses in Rodbourne have been asked to feedback on plans to improve the local road network.
Published: 30th November 2020 -
Council deploys crack teams to protect public and advise businesses during lockdown
Swindon Borough Council has deployed teams of people to protect the public and issue advice to businesses to help them navigate the rules during the lockdown.
Published: 30th November 2020 -
Council seeks views on Station Road upgrade
Swindon Borough Council is asking people for their views on plans to make improvements to Station Road.
Published: 27th November 2020 -
Prints of artwork from the Swindon Collection now available to buy
It is widely regarded as one of the best collections of Modern British Art outside London, and now people have the chance to look at their very own version of the artwork on their wall at home.
Published: 26th November 2020 -
Council to receive more than £730,000 to boost green forms of transport
Swindon Borough Council is to receive £731,500 from the Government to improve walking and cycling provision across the borough.
Published: 26th November 2020 -
Council team’s award win secures £500 donation for local food bank
Award-winning staff at Swindon Borough Council, recognised for their work in using technology to improve the processing of free school meal applications, have earned £500 for Swindon Food Collective.
Published: 24th November 2020 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches a new virtual exhibition
Lockdown may have forced Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to close its doors, but people from across the country will still be able to view the town’s renowned Modern British Art collection thanks to a new exciting online exhibition.
Published: 23rd November 2020
