News archive
News published September 2021
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Council appoints Hemingway Design to create a place brand for Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone
Work is underway to put Swindon’s historic railway heritage on the map.
Published: 21st September 2021 -
Council seeks views on proposed PSPOs in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen
Swindon Borough Council wants residents’ views on the creation of two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are designed to curb anti-social behaviour from a minority of people who drink excessive alcohol in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen.
Published: 17th September 2021 -
Council tackles fly-tipping in the Borough
Swindon Borough Council is cracking down on fly-tipping in the Borough with a refreshed approach to catching culprits.
Published: 10th September 2021 -
First phase of Fleming Way rejuvenation to get underway with car park demolition
A town centre car park will be demolished later this month to help pave the way for a major £33m scheme to improve Swindon town centre.
Published: 10th September 2021 -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary, junior or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by the Council that they now need to apply for school places for them.
Published: 10th September 2021 -
Swindon retailers urged to Be the Change and end the sale of peat compost
Swindon Borough Council is calling on shops and garden centres across the Borough to stop selling peat compost to amateur gardeners ahead of a potential England-wide ban from 2024.
Published: 8th September 2021 -
Artworks from the Swindon Collection go on display at STEAM this weekend
A special art exhibition in Swindon’s STEAM Museum, which showcases stunning artwork and travel posters, has been extended to coincide with Heritage Open Days.
Published: 8th September 2021 -
New issues with water table force contractor to revise White Hart roundabout reconstruction scheme
Reinforced plastic grids are being added to the base of White Hart roundabout after the levels of groundwater were found to be much higher than expected underneath the road.
Published: 7th September 2021 -
Art on Tour meets Heritage Open Days
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be displaying several artworks from the Swindon Collection during Heritage Open Days this weekend.
Published: 6th September 2021 -
Swindon’s rich history celebrated with Heritage Open Days this weekend
Over the weekend (11 and 12 September) residents are invited into some of Swindon’s most interesting historic buildings free of charge.
Published: 6th September 2021
