News archive
News published September 2020
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Local support for workers and supply chain is key focus at the latest Honda national Taskforce meeting
A wide-ranging package of support provided for Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) workers in Swindon was among the items discussed at the latest national taskforce meeting today (30 Sep).
Published: 30th September 2020 -
Swindon to receive £1m boost for key town centre project
The Government has awarded Swindon £1m in funding to help accelerate the Kimmerfields project in the town centre.
Published: 29th September 2020 -
Council works with energy companies to deliver solar offsetting for Swindon
A special scheme that will see almost a quarter of Swindon Borough Council’s electricity consumption being generated by solar power has been launched.
Published: 28th September 2020 -
Social workers to work in Swindon schools as part of national pilot scheme
Social workers will be placed in Swindon’s secondary schools to work with school staff to support children at risk.
Published: 28th September 2020 -
Brunel’s Carriage Works at the heart of Swindon’s economic comeback
The ongoing regeneration of the Carriage Works is one of the key infrastructure projects at the heart of Swindon’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: 25th September 2020 -
Council prepares for new COVID-19 app
Residents visiting council buildings will be asked to scan NHS QR code posters from today (24 Sep), in order to comply with new Test and Trace guidelines.
Published: 24th September 2020 -
Swindon off Government COVID watchlist but residents urged not to relax
Swindon has been removed from the Government’s COVID-19 national watchlist after a significant and sustained fall in its infection case rate.
Published: 18th September 2020 -
New Eastern Villages receives major boost thanks to Government funding for new link road
Funding is now in place for a key link road, which will form an important part of Swindon’s New Eastern Villages (NEV).
Published: 17th September 2020 -
Public advised to keep trying national portal as new testing site opens in Swindon
A third coronavirus testing centre has opened in Swindon to boost testing capacity in the town.
Published: 15th September 2020 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has announced plans to reopen its doors to the public.
Published: 15th September 2020
