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News published May 2023
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Lydiard Park Hotel relaunches following £2.6m refurbishment
Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Swindon was officially relaunched this week at a grand unveiling of the new stylish venue, which was attended by over 130 local businesses and suppliers.
Published: 26th May 2023 -
Cost of living roadshows to help Swindon residents access support and advice
A raft of organisations will come together in five locations across Swindon in June to help people with their finances.
Published: 26th May 2023 -
Council works with Police to help clamp down on knife crime
There is still work to do to prevent knives and bladed items from falling into the hands of young people in Swindon.
Published: 23rd May 2023 -
Improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes given major funding boost
Plans to improve pedestrian and cycle routes in Swindon now have extra momentum following a successful funding bid.
Published: 22nd May 2023 -
Tributes paid to much-respected local Labour councillor
Councillors have joined together to remember fellow councillor Pam Adams, who sadly died last week.
Published: 15th May 2023 -
Vast majority of voters took photo ID to vote at Swindon polling stations
99.7 per cent of electors who went to vote at a polling station in Swindon on 4 May brought an approved form of photo ID.
Published: 10th May 2023 -
Swindon neighbours receive a Royal surprise at Coronation Big Lunch street party
Excited neighbours were delighted to welcome two surprise guests to their street party this afternoon (7 May) when HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence joined their Coronation celebrations.
Published: 7th May 2023 -
Labour take control of Swindon Borough Council
The Labour Party has won control of Swindon Borough Council, gaining 10 seats following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: 5th May 2023 -
Civic Offices to host free art tours
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is holding a series of free lunchtime tours of the artworks on show at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street.
Published: 5th May 2023 -
STEAM to celebrate Coronation with exhibition by royal photographer Jack Boskett
Visitors to STEAM can see some of renowned royal photographer Jack Boskett’s work for themselves as part of a special exhibition at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: 3rd May 2023
