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News published May 2022
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Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at two special events this week
Lydiard Park will host a weekend of Jubilee celebrations this week to celebrate 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published: 30th May 2022 -
Cost of living campaign launched to help Swindon residents
Swindon Borough Council, Citizens Advice Swindon and Crosslight Advice have joined forces to launch a new campaign to help local residents mitigate the cost of living crisis.
Published: 25th May 2022 -
New hotel and conference facilities the latest jewel in Lydiard’s crown
Lydiard Park’s Hotel and Conference Centre has undergone a major refurbishment as part of ongoing plans to make the Swindon Borough Council-owned country park more sustainable.
Published: 25th May 2022 -
Swindon Railway Festival to return in memory of much- missed event organiser
The Swindon Railway Festival will be returning to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway on Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 September 2022.
Published: 24th May 2022 -
Swindon supporting Dementia Action Week
Two special events are taking place next week to raise awareness of dementia and to improve the lives of those affected by it.
Published: 12th May 2022 -
Solar panel group buying scheme launches across Swindon
Swindon residents are being encouraged to come together through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage.
Published: 9th May 2022 -
Public to see latest plans for transformation of Fleming Way
This week, members of the public will be able to find out how Fleming Way will be transformed over the next two and a half years.
Published: 9th May 2022 -
Conservatives maintain control of Swindon Borough Council
The Conservative Party has maintained control of Swindon Borough Council, but with a reduced 11-seat majority following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: 6th May 2022 -
Local organisations get behind Swindon’s GBR bid
Major organisations in Swindon have backed the town’s bid to become the new headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
Published: 4th May 2022