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News published March 2020

• Food supplies to be delivered with military precision

  Military planners are helping Swindon Borough Council respond to the coronavirus crisis as part of the local authority’s #HereForSwindon campaign.

  Published: 31st March 2020

• Council website offers advice for businesses requiring further support

  Businesses in Swindon still looking for advice and support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic should visit the Council’s website where updated guidance is now available.

  Published: 31st March 2020

• Key workers urged to contact Council for priority childcare

  NHS staff and critical workers are being asked to contact Swindon Borough Council if they are struggling to find suitable childcare provision during the current coronavirus pandemic.

  Published: 28th March 2020

• Council makes support available to businesses in Swindon

  Millions of pounds in lifeline funding will be given to small and medium-sized businesses by Swindon Borough Council as part of the large package of support available to residents in Swindon.

  Published: 27th March 2020

• NHS and social care staff to receive free parking during coronavirus crisis

  Free parking will be available to all NHS and social care staff over the next few months, Swindon Borough Council has announced.

  Published: 27th March 2020

• Council to prioritise waste collections over coming months

  Swindon Borough Council will prioritise certain waste collections over the coming months amid the continuing coronavirus crisis.

  Published: 26th March 2020

• Council announces package of measures to support community during COVID-19 crisis

  The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has today (26 March) outlined a series of local measures designed to help residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

  Published: 26th March 2020

• Bus pass restrictions to be lifted for older and disabled people in Swindon

  Older people and those with disabilities will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am from Monday (23 March).

  Published: 20th March 2020

• Council urges parents to keep children at home if they can following government guidance

  Parents are being encouraged to keep their children at home following the Government’s decision to close all schools after today (20 March).

  Published: 20th March 2020

• Helping those who need it most in your community

  Vulnerable people forced to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic will be offered a helping hand, thanks to a new voluntary initiative in Swindon.

  Published: 20th March 2020