News archive
News published November 2023
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Swindon store to remain closed following severe rat infestation
A grocery store in Broadgreen will remain closed after Swindon Borough Council’s Environmental Health team discovered a significant rat infestation during a routine food hygiene inspection.
Published: 30th November 2023 -
Council using AI to help people with learning disabilities
A local volunteer focus group has been working alongside Swindon Borough Council to use the power of artificial intelligence to improve the independence of people with learning disabilities.
Published: 30th November 2023 -
Link Centre’s ice rink to reopen before Christmas
The ice rink at Swindon’s Link Centre will reopen earlier than anticipated thanks to an extraordinary effort by Link Centre staff and the support of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 29th November 2023 -
Town centre heritage projects awarded almost £700,000 in additional funding
Heritage projects in Swindon’s town centre have been awarded an additional £685,000 from Historic England.
Published: 24th November 2023 -
Council staff praised by fire service for saving resident’s life
Quick-thinking council staff helped save the life of a Swindon resident from a house fire.
Published: 23rd November 2023 -
Update on Oasis refurbishment
Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, has confirmed that plans to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre will include a wave machine.
Published: 20th November 2023 -
Charlie Aust-bin and Binnie Piper among names to be adorned on Swindon’s new recycling lorries
Swindon stars from screen and sport were used as the inspiration for some imaginative names that will appear on Swindon Borough Council’s new waste and recycling lorry fleet.
Published: 20th November 2023 -
Court shuts down home BBQ food business
A man who was skinning and butchering wild game in his garden for his barbecue grill event business, has been ordered to cease trading by Swindon magistrates.
Published: 17th November 2023 -
Plan to use modular homes to help homeless families to go before Cabinet
A proposal to spend more than £2m on modular, self-contained accommodation could save Swindon Borough Council up to £326,000 a year and prevent homeless families from being housed in B&Bs and hotels.
Published: 14th November 2023 -
Award from The King is crowning glory for Blunsdon volunteers
A group of volunteers who give up their time to support a village café and shop in Blunsdon have today (14 Nov) been given a special award by His Majesty The King.
Published: 14th November 2023
