News archive
News published December 2020
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Council’s flagship housing development making good progress
The first phase of a major project to build 149 affordable homes in Swindon is now beginning to take shape.
Published: 31st December 2020 -
Residents urged to welcome in the New Year at home
People across Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to limit their New Year’s Eve celebrations to staying at home with members of their own household to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 over the festive period.
Published: 30th December 2020 -
Government moves Swindon into Tier 4 restrictions following rise in COVID-19 cases
Swindon residents will face additional restrictions with the Borough set to be moved up to the Tier 4 ‘Stay Home’ Alert level by the Government from tomorrow (31 Dec).
Published: 30th December 2020 -
Government backs Bus Boulevard scheme to transform Fleming Way
Swindon has been given a belated £25m Christmas present by the Government which will help pave the way for a new bus interchange and gateway into the town centre.
Published: 24th December 2020 -
Swindon Borough to move into Tier 3 restrictions
The Government have announced today that Swindon Borough is to move into the Tier 3 ‘Very High’ alert level.
Published: 23rd December 2020 -
Christmas cheer spread to local children thanks to kind-hearted gestures
Christmas has come early for some local children and families thanks to kind-hearted gestures from residents and businesses in the town.
Published: 21st December 2020 -
Council appoints contractors for upcoming New Eastern Villages highways schemes
Swindon Borough Council has appointed contractors for the next major highways schemes as part of the New Eastern Villages development.
Published: 20th December 2020 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum now open for festive visits
Families and train buffs looking for a great day out over the festive period are being encouraged to take a trip back in time at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: 18th December 2020 -
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow is back for 2021
A hugely successful science and technology festival, which was held for the first time in Swindon last February, will make a return in 2021.
Published: 16th December 2020 -
Council encourages tenants to have their say on rent proposals
Swindon Borough Council tenants will be given the chance to have their say on proposals to change the amount of rent they pay in 2021/22.
Published: 15th December 2020
