News archive
News published July 2020
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Get silly with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is back and for the first time ever, the challenge is being brought online.
Published: 15th July 2020 -
Council supports businesses to extend services outdoors
As more establishments begin to reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Swindon Borough Council is offering to help businesses extend their services outdoors.
Published: 14th July 2020 -
Click, Call and Collect service to start from tomorrow as Swindon Library Service begins to reopen
A phased reopening of Swindon Borough Council-run libraries will start from tomorrow (Tuesday 14 July) as a Click, Call and Collect service is introduced at Central Library.
Published: 13th July 2020 -
Got symptoms? Get tested!
Residents in Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to get tested for coronavirus as soon as they experience symptoms.
Published: 13th 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 -
Improvements to the Moonrakers junction to begin at end of July
Preparatory works will begin on site at the Moonrakers junction from Monday, 20 July.
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