News archive
News published October 2024
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Council hoping for more funding to continue its war on potholes
Having fixed 3,882 potholes across the Borough between April and September 2024, Swindon Borough Council is calling for further investment into local roads as part of the Autumn Budget
Published: 29th October 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon opens its doors to schools
Children from schools across the Borough are being given a chance to set foot inside the new Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) venue and explore Swindon’s history and art collection.
Published: 25th October 2024 -
SEND pupils complete first half-term in Swindon
More than 60 young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have completed their first half-term at newly-created school places in three Swindon schools.
Published: 25th October 2024 -
Swindon residents invited to share their views on the town
Plans to create a vibrant town centre will be among the topics being discussed at a series of resident engagement events taking place next month.
Published: 21st October 2024 -
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town.
Published: 18th October 2024 -
New fostering film launched to encourage more carers to come forward
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That’s the message of a powerful new fostering film launched by Swindon Borough Council today (17 Oct).
Published: 17th October 2024 -
Ofsted continues to note improvements in Swindon’s Children’s Services
Improvements to the support provided to care-experienced young people and separated migrant children were recognised by Ofsted during a recent monitoring visit by inspectors.
Published: 17th October 2024 -
Residents support Council during Rest Centre training exercise
Swindon Borough Council thanks residents, staff and local partners for their involvement in a recent Rest Centre training exercise.
Published: 14th October 2024 -
Council ready for winter with new vehicles and 2,000 tonnes of salt
Eight new gritting vehicles will be on standby to deal with the worst of the weather as Swindon Borough Council makes its final preparations in the run-up to the winter months.
Published: 14th October 2024 -
Change at Museum & Art Swindon as new exhibitions set to open
The first set of exhibition changeovers will take place at Museum & Art Swindon, featuring favourites from Swindon’s outstanding modern and contemporary British art collection.
Published: 14th October 2024
