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News published July 2020

• Council delivers 1,000 food parcels to vulnerable residents

  Throughout the lockdown period, staff and volunteers at Swindon Borough Council have been delivering food supplies to vulnerable people who are unable to get out and about.

  Published: 9th July 2020

• Council awarded funds for road changes to make social distancing easier

  Swindon Borough Council has been awarded more than £200,000 from the Government to make changes to the road network to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

  Published: 8th July 2020

• Council encourages families to access vital funding for two year olds

  Parents and carers whose children have reached their second birthday are being reminded to apply for free childcare by Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 8th July 2020

• Council’s 1000th food parcel gets Royal seal of approval

  The Duchess of Cornwall joined members of Swindon Borough Council’s Live Well Hub this afternoon (6 July) to put the finishing touches to a landmark food parcel.

  Published: 6th July 2020

• Sparcells homes built by the Council sold within weeks of completion

  Six homes built by Swindon Borough Council’s housing company have been sold just a few weeks after being built.

  Published: 6th July 2020

• Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches ‘Big Hitters’ virtual exhibition with ArtUK

  Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has today (3 July) launched a virtual exhibition through ArtUK, the online home of the nation’s public art collections.

  Published: 3rd July 2020

• Saving energy in Swindon through LED lighting

  Swindon Borough Council has partnered up with SSE Enterprise Contracting (SSEC) to provide smart street lighting across the borough.

  Published: 1st July 2020