News archive
News published November 2024
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Changes to waste and recycling collection days to help maintain efficient and reliable service
All Swindon households will see permanent changes to their waste and recycling collections, in order to provide an efficient and reliable service to residents.
Published: 20th November 2024 -
Young people take the lead as youth centre takes shape
Young people across Swindon are playing a leading role in shaping the design of a new inclusive youth centre in Park North.
Published: 15th November 2024 -
Adapted bungalows in Moredon and Walcot progressing to plan
Ongoing work to build new fully adapted in bungalows in both Moredon and Walcot is progressing well.
Published: 14th November 2024 -
Council uses extra government funding to support vulnerable residents during winter
Funding which will support vulnerable residents this winter with essential costs is being made available through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 12th November 2024 -
Plans for Swindon Railway Quarter moving forward
A project focused on the redevelopment of land around Swindon train station will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects.
Published: 12th November 2024 -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: 8th November 2024 -
Council’s culture has undergone a “sea change” says Local Government Association
Efforts to embed an open, transparent and collaborative culture at Swindon Borough Council have been recognised in a report by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Published: 8th November 2024 -
Swindon’s Early Years Oral Health Inequalities project making strides in communities
As part of Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to Build a Fairer Swindon, public health specialists are working with local health partners to tackle dental health inequalities
Published: 7th November 2024 -
New residents drop-in sessions added to ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ engagement activity
Seven new drop-in sessions are being organised across Swindon in December to give residents additional opportunities to connect with their council.
Published: 6th November 2024 -
Residents help Council save more than half a million pounds through support of food waste service
More than four thousand tonnes of food waste have already been recycled by Swindon residents, helping Swindon Borough Council to save more than £500,000 since the service rolled out in November 2023.
Published: 6th November 2024