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News published March 2021
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M4 Junction 15 upgrade making good progress
A multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in Swindon, is progressing well – with the dedicated London-bound slip road taking shape.
Published: 18th March 2021 -
Plan to rejuvenate the Oasis in balance after listing application
This is what a rejuvenated Oasis Leisure Centre could look like if plans to give it a multi-million pound upgrade come to fruition.
Published: 16th March 2021 -
Get ready for the 2021 local elections
Local elections are being held on 6 May and plans are well underway to make sure they are as safe as possible for voters.
Published: 12th March 2021 -
Event organisers urged to think carefully before planning events while future is uncertain
Wiltshire leaders are urging people to think carefully before organising events post-21 June while there is still uncertainty over data and what the future holds.
Published: 11th March 2021 -
Campaign aims to show residents the life-changing impact their council tax has on those most in need in Swindon
With council tax bills being delivered to households in Swindon this week, the message from the Council is that it is here for Swindon and its residents, throughout and after the pandemic.
Published: 10th March 2021 -
Swindon helped to bounce back thanks to £19.5m for town centre regeneration projects
Swindon has been successful in its bid for a share of the Government’s Towns Fund.
Published: 3rd March 2021 -
Council to host live Q&A session as children prepare to return to school from Monday
Swindon Borough Council supports schools and settings to welcome more children back from Monday 8 March.
Published: 2nd March 2021 -
Waste crews collect over 2,300 tonnes of recycling at Christmas
Swindon Borough Council’s waste crews collected a massive 2,358 tonnes of mixed recycling over the course of nine weeks this Christmas.
Published: 1st March 2021 -
Most pupils receive their first choice secondary school on National Offer Day
Today (1 March), 87 per cent of Swindon pupils due to start secondary school in September were offered a place at their first choice school.
Published: 1st March 2021