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News published March 2023

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  Council agrees sale of former museum and art gallery for community-backed scheme

  Plans to give a landmark building in Old Town a new lease of life have taken a significant step forward after agreement was reached on its sale.

  Published: 13th March 2023
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  Extension of green partnership to go before Swindon Council’s Cabinet

  A partnership, which has created forest meadows and wildlife corridors across Swindon, could be extended under plans to go before councillors.

  Published: 9th March 2023
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  Council lays bare its budget challenges as council tax bills delivered

  The eye-watering cost of social care will be presented to all households in Swindon when council tax bills begin dropping on doormats this week.

  Published: 8th March 2023
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  Council’s Cabinet to discuss Swindon’s green agenda

  Senior councillors will be asked to approve plans to progress the Council’s contribution to the climate emergency at Wednesday’s (8 March) Cabinet meeting.

  Published: 6th March 2023
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  Fresh hope for future of Old Town landmark

  Plans to rejuvenate one of Swindon’s most historic buildings have taken a significant step forward.

  Published: 3rd March 2023
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  STEAM to celebrate the 100th anniversary of GWR Castle Class locomotives with two new special exhibitions

  STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Great Western Railway Castle Class locomotives with two brand-new photographic exhibitions by renowned photographer, Jack Boskett.

  Published: 2nd March 2023