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News published December 2020
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Council to support families in need this Christmas, with the distribution of supermarket vouchers
Thousands of families will be offered supermarket vouchers ahead of the Christmas and February half-term school holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 15th December 2020 -
Wolsely Avenue to be partially closed as Queens Drive redevelopment progresses
A Park South road will be partially closed next week while a temporary bridge is erected to enable the Queens Drive redevelopment to continue.
Published: 11th December 2020 -
Council’s own red and white army will be on hand to offer COVID advice to Town fans
A group of community engagement officers will greet Swindon Town fans as they return to the County Ground for their first home match since March.
Published: 10th December 2020 -
Public urged to limit unnecessary contacts before they form Christmas bubbles
With less than two weeks before families begin to form their Christmas bubbles, residents are being encouraged to reduce any unnecessary contact with people not in their household.
Published: 10th December 2020 -
Swindon’s community forest has target of planting half a million trees
In the next five months, Swindon’s Great Western Community Forest will be one of 10 community forests across England planting more than 500 hectares of trees thanks to a new £12.1 million fund.
Published: 7th December 2020 -
Council and inSwindon join forces to keep shoppers safe this Christmas
Swindon Borough Council and inSwindon BID Company have teamed up to ensure town centre shoppers are kept safe this Christmas.
Published: 4th December 2020 -
Important changes to waste and recycling Christmas and New Year collections
Households in Swindon are being reminded about some important changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
Published: 3rd December 2020 -
Council, police and charities join forces for new project to help rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in Swindon are to benefit from a new scheme intended to help them get better access to support services and encourage them to come off the streets.
Published: 2nd December 2020 -
Full steam ahead for council services as latest lockdown comes to an end
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: 1st December 2020 -
Council care homes provide COVID-safe environment for relatives to visit
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: 1st December 2020
