News archive
News published January 2021
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Council to bid for up to £6m in government funding to reduce risk of flooding
Four areas in Swindon at risk of flooding could benefit from millions of pounds in government funding.
Published: 29th January 2021 -
First tickets go live for the Festival of Tomorrow
Ticket booking went live this week for Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow.
Published: 28th January 2021 -
New electric vehicle charging infrastructure in place at flagship housing development
One of Swindon’s newest housing developments is preparing for a greener future thanks to the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Published: 27th January 2021 -
Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on businesses who are not COVID-compliant
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 businesses in the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Published: 22nd January 2021 -
Rapper launches online challenge for Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow
Science Rapper Jon Chase launched a challenge to young people across social media this week, in the lead up to next month’s Festival of Tomorrow.
Published: 18th January 2021 -
Public asked for their views on where new cycling facilities should be located
New facilities for people to park their bikes could pop up around Swindon as a way of encouraging more people on to two wheels.
Published: 15th January 2021 -
Swindon residents urged to play their part as GWH experiences soaring COVID-19 cases
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) is now treating well over 100 COVID-19 patients and has warned that these numbers are continuing to climb.
Published: 11th January 2021 -
People warned to look out for COVID cons
Local partners working together to provide support during the pandemic, are warning residents and businesses not to fall victim to any COVID-19-related scams.
Published: 8th January 2021 -
Council to provide support to vulnerable Swindon residents at risk of COVID-19
A package of support measures is in place for local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.
Published: 6th January 2021 -
Council statement regarding primary school closures
The Government has issued very clear advice that primary schools in Swindon should reopen this week following the Christmas holidays and our schools are working very hard to achieve this.
Published: 4th January 2021
