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News published February 2022
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Charging ahead with new EV points at the operations depot
Energy derived from a council-owned solar farm will partially power the local authority’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Published: 28th February 2022 -
New Comic Con to materialise at Swindon’s STEAM Museum this summer
Stars of the big and small screen will descend on Swindon, as a brand-new Film and Comic Con extravaganza comes to the STEAM Museum in June.
Published: 25th February 2022 -
More support for domestic abuse victims in Swindon to rebuild their lives
Victims of domestic abuse in Swindon will benefit from extra support thanks to funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Published: 18th February 2022 -
Temporary changes to some council services as Storm Eunice closes in
Some council services will be temporarily suspended as a result of Storm Eunice, which will hit the UK from today (18 February).
Published: 18th February 2022 -
Council seeking creative ideas to enhance Swindon’s parks
Creative, civic-minded entrepreneurs are being encouraged to come forward with ideas to enhance Swindon’s country parks.
Published: 16th February 2022 -
Council and Office for Police and Crime Commissioner continue work to make Swindon a safer place for residents
Deputy PCC Russell Holland and Councillor Cathy Martyn, Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Safety, met last week (1 February) to see how nearly £1m will be spent to make Swindon's streets safer.
Published: 9th February 2022 -
Work underway to bring University of Bath's iCAST facility to historic Carriage Works
Work is well underway to bring the historic Carriage Works back into use.
Published: 9th February 2022 -
Swindon on track to bid for Great British Railways headquarters
Swindon Borough Council has signalled its intention to put forward a strong bid to the Government to become the new headquarters for Great British Railways.
Published: 7th February 2022 -
Recycling box collections to resume
The Council's recycling box collection service will be back to normal from tomorrow (8 February) following a brief period of disruption.
Published: 7th February 2022 -
Swindon builder scoops top gong in national building awards
A Swindon builder nailed a national competition after being named Best Residential and Small Commercial Builder.
Published: 6th February 2022
