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News published March 2020

• New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19

  Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

  Published: 19th March 2020

• Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month

  Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month.

  Published: 18th March 2020

• Council cancels non-essential meetings due to coronavirus outbreak

  The escalating coronavirus situation has forced Swindon Borough Council to cancel a number of meetings over the next two months.

  Published: 18th March 2020

• Landmark report on future of Mechanics’ Institute to be discussed by Council

  Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership.

  Published: 17th March 2020

• Council to make Wood Street safer for pedestrians at weekends

  Wood Street in Old Town is to be closed to traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights to make the area safer for pedestrians.

  Published: 16th March 2020

• Swindon to submit bid to be the first Electric Bus Town

  Swindon Borough Council is charging ahead with a bid to the Government to improve the Borough’s air quality.

  Published: 16th March 2020

• Council gives more than £50,000 to ensure children’s charity can stay open

  A charity that helps children and young people with disabilities or complex needs will stay open after Swindon Borough Council stepped in with a donation of £55,000.

  Published: 12th March 2020

• Council secures future of Health Hydro with £1.5 million pound investment

  Swindon Borough Council has put more than £1m into one of the town’s most treasured heritage assets.

  Published: 10th March 2020

• Coronavirus - Statements from SBC and Public Health England

  Statements from Swindon Borough Council and Public Health England on coronavirus in Swindon:

  Published: 6th March 2020

• Furniture company fined almost £400,000 for serious health and safety breaches

  The parent company of Swindon-based Oak Furnitureland has been fined nearly £400,000 for failing to protect its employees from hazardous and explosive conditions at its premises in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.

  Published: 4th March 2020