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News published August 2021
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Planning permission granted for up to 1,550 new homes at the New Eastern Villages
The latest phase of what will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country has been given planning permission by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 31st August 2021 -
Still time for residents to have their say on revised Local Plan
Local people still have three weeks to give their views on proposed changes to Swindon’s Local Plan.
Published: 26th August 2021 -
New Police and Crime Commissioner elected for Swindon and Wiltshire
Conservative candidate Philip Wilkinson has been elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Published: 20th August 2021 -
Online consultation launched for new Coate Water play area
Plans for a new children’s play area at Coate Water Park are making progress, and Swindon Borough Council is keen to hear residents’ thoughts.
Published: 17th August 2021 -
Planning permission granted for new homes in South Marston and Rowborough
Swindon Borough Council has granted planning permission for 2,380 new homes at South Marston and Rowborough as part of the New Eastern Villages development (NEV).
Published: 13th August 2021 -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: 13th August 2021 -
Queens Drive £34m regeneration project moves on to next stage
The next phase of a regeneration project which will see £34m invested as part of a development on Queens Drive has started.
Published: 13th August 2021 -
Swindon’s GCSE pupils celebrate results after two tough COVID-hit years
More than 2,000 pupils in schools across Swindon received their results today.
Published: 13th August 2021 -
Swindon to host key event as part of national Zero Carbon Tour
Next month (September), Swindon Borough Council will host a local event for businesses from across the Borough, as part of a 12-week Zero Carbon Tour across the UK, ahead of (COP26) in Glasgow.
Published: 12th August 2021 -
Fortnightly recycling box collections to resume in Swindon
Fortnightly recycling box collections will restart in Swindon from next week (16 Aug) after a brief period of disruption.
Published: 12th August 2021
