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News published February 2021
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Cabinet to discuss options for bringing Corn Exchange back to life
The future of a much-loved heritage building will be the focus of councillors at the next meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet (3 March).
Published: 26th February 2021 -
Office for National Statistics and Council working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
The Census 2021 is being held on 21 March and residents are urged to get ready.
Published: 25th February 2021 -
Hundreds of people answer Council’s SOS for vaccination centre volunteers
People in Swindon have once again shown their community spirit by coming forward in their droves to help the national vaccination effort.
Published: 25th February 2021 -
Art on Tour offers a daily dose of art for staff at COVID Vaccination Centre
Staff and volunteers at the COVID vaccination centre at STEAM will be given their own little shot in the arm in the shape of a new art display designed to give them a boost while they are on their much-needed breaks.
Published: 19th February 2021 -
Honda workers access thousands of training courses ahead of plant’s closure
Almost all workers who have left Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) in the initial phases of its redundancy programme have successfully moved on to the next steps of their careers.
Published: 19th February 2021 -
COVID task group makes vaccination appeal to Swindon’s BAME communities
A special task group, which was set up to understand why COVID-19 has disproportionally affected Swindon's BAME (Black and Asian Minority Ethnic) residents, has held its first meeting.
Published: 18th February 2021 -
Public invited to help develop plan to improve Swindon’s country parks
Members of the public are being encouraged to help shape an exciting plan to enhance Swindon’s country parks over the next four years.
Published: 16th February 2021 -
Council backs national campaign to get Borough’s empty homes occupied
Swindon Borough Council is calling on owners of empty homes in the Borough to bring them back into use.
Published: 15th February 2021 -
Council aims to increase apprenticeship opportunities with new action plan
Swindon Borough Council has thrown its support behind National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February) by adopting an action plan, which aims to increase the number of apprenticeships in the Borough.
Published: 8th February 2021 -
Council to distribute supermarket vouchers this February half term
Thousands of people across Swindon will be offered supermarket vouchers ahead of the February half-term school holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 4th February 2021
