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News published March 2021
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Council extends £500 Support Payment scheme to include parents and guardians of children required to self-isolate
In addition to those already eligible, qualifying parents and guardians, who need to take time off work to care for a child who is self-isolating, will now be able to apply for a £500 support payment.
Published: 29th March 2021 -
Residents reminded to look out for poll cards ahead of the local election
Residents should look out for their poll card for information about where they can cast their vote ahead of the local elections on Thursday, 6 May.
Published: 26th March 2021 -
There is still time to complete Census 2021
Census day was Sunday 21 March but it is vital that those who have not yet completed do so as soon as possible.
Published: 25th March 2021 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches virtual exhibition, ‘Optimism: Spring to summer
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has announced the launch of a virtual exhibition, selected by the committee of the Friends of Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, to celebrate Spring and the prospect of bet
Published: 22nd March 2021 -
Historic Lydiard House given significant facelift by Council
A treasured Swindon landmark has been given a new lease of life following extensive renovation work.
Published: 20th March 2021 -
Tree planting underway at Highworth’s Pentylands Country Park
Thousands of trees are being planted at Highworth Countryside Park as part of England’s Community Forests’ Trees for Climate programme.
Published: 19th March 2021 -
Groundwell Park and Ride goes on the market
The four-acre Groundwell Park and Ride site on Cricklade Road is now being offered for sale.
Published: 19th March 2021 -
Council scheme delivering road safety improvements to schools across Swindon, nears the end of its first year
Fifteen schools have benefitted from a five-year scheme to improve road safety outside their settings.
Published: 19th March 2021 -
Council launches vision to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects
A bold vision to deliver a Cultural Quarter in Swindon will be shared with major investors and funding bodies through a new prospectus which sets out a clear roadmap for its delivery.
Published: 18th March 2021 -
Swindon landmarks to be illuminated purple this weekend to mark historic census
A moment in history will be marked this Sunday (21 March) as the Census 2021 takes place.
Published: 18th March 2021
