News archive

News published June 2023

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  Major resurfacing to take place in Swindon over summer

  A programme to improve roads across Swindon will begin next week.

  Published: 30th June 2023
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  Thames Water’s County Road repairs to continue for next fortnight

  A busy Swindon road is likely to remain closed for the next two weeks as Thames Water continues to carry out repairs following a burst water main.

  Published: 23rd June 2023
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  Swindon selected for prestigious British Museum youth project

  Swindon Museum and Art Gallery and Prime Theatre have been announced as one of only two national partnerships in the prestigious British Museum ‘Where We Are…’ youth programme for 2023.

  Published: 23rd June 2023
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  Swindog let off the leash for councillors’ visit

  Councillors were given a sneak preview of Swindon Borough Council’s Swindog ahead of this summer’s Big Dog Art trail

  Published: 19th June 2023
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  County Archaeologist recognises significant Roman discoveries found at new Swindon link road

  Headland Archaeology, which provides archaeological services and advice to Swindon Borough Council, has finished work at the Southern Connector Road.

  Published: 16th June 2023

• Council leader and PCC unite to reassure communities in wake of knife crime issues

  Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Swindon’s council leader have taken steps to reassure the public after a serious knife crime incident in the town left a 17-year-old child in hospital.

  Published: 15th June 2023
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  Extra booking slots added to help residents visit Household Waste Recycling Centre

  One thousand extra appointments are now available for residents to book visits to the Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) via the Council’s website.

  Published: 14th June 2023
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  Solar Together scheme offers cost-effective solar panel and battery storage installation for residents and businesses

  Households and businesses across Wiltshire and Swindon have the opportunity to save on energy bills and generate their own electricity.

  Published: 12th June 2023
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  Museum partnership celebrates launch of 3-year Arts Council-funded programme

  A partnership of museums in Dorset and Wiltshire marked the launch of a new 3-year programme of exhibitions and community engagement at an event held at STEAM Museum in Swindon.

  Published: 9th June 2023

• Construction underway on new sporting hub in Moredon

  Work is underway to build a brand new £6.3m multi-sports community hub in Moredon.

  Published: 8th June 2023