News archive
News published March 2023
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Still time to put forward development sites to inform Local Plan
There are still a few days left for developers, landowners, land agents and individuals to put forward sites or broad geographical locations to inform Swindon’s new Local Plan.
Published: 27th March 2023 -
Football club completes County Ground purchase
Swindon Town FC and the Supporters' Trust have completed the purchase of the County Ground as part of a joint venture which will see them take full ownership of the stadium.
Published: 24th March 2023 -
Special sculpture unveiled to celebrate community’s COVID-19 response
The amazing work of NHS staff, key workers and the selfless way volunteers came together during the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised at one of Swindon’s most popular country parks.
Published: 24th March 2023 -
Moredon Sporting Hub moves closer to start date after funding secured
A new 15-hectare multi-sport, multi-generational sporting hub in Moredon is moving closer to reality after funding was secured - and work could start in the next couple of months.
Published: 24th March 2023 -
Swindon given £1.5m for council housing improvements in Park South
Council tenants will benefit from energy efficient upgrades to their homes after Swindon Borough Council was awarded £1.5m from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
Published: 23rd March 2023 -
Smiles all round as Coate Water play area officially opened
Cries of joy and smiles lit up Coate Water this morning (23 March) when an eagerly-awaited play park was officially unveiled to children.
Published: 23rd March 2023 -
Less buses to travel through Railway Village as new route trialled
A six-month trial starts next month, which will reduce the number of buses in Swindon’s Railway Village and the Heritage Action Zone area.
Published: 22nd March 2023 -
Poll card letters prompt voters to bring photo ID to vote at May local elections
Information on the new voter ID requirement for the 2023 local elections features in a poll card letter being delivered to registered voters from next Friday (24 March).
Published: 17th March 2023 -
Easter fun at Swindon's STEAM Museum
A new exhibition covering female pioneers in railway engineering, an air raid shelter experience and an opportunity to climb aboard Swindon-built GWR locomotives are just some of the activities on offer for families at STEAM over the Easter holidays.
Published: 16th March 2023 -
Swindon’s art collection boosted by acquisition of two new paintings
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has added two large-scale paintings by British artist Dee Ferris to its important collection of modern and contemporary British art.
Published: 15th March 2023
