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News published February 2025
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Near £1bn investment in old Honda site taking shape, Council Leader told
One of the biggest brownfield developments in the UK is rapidly progressing in the shadow of the A419.
Published: 28th February 2025 -
Lydiard celebrates 15 years of parkrun this weekend
For the past 15 years, runners and walkers of all abilities have been flocking to Lydiard Park to take part in the location’s parkrun.
Published: 27th February 2025 -
Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO
People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 26th February 2025 -
Young people take the lead in Council’s annual Director of Public Health report
Access to health services in Swindon should be fairer, Swindon Borough Council has been told following the first public health report led by local young people.
Published: 26th February 2025 -
Council makes shortlist of national local government awards
Progress demonstrated by the Council in improving services, strengthening community engagement and its organisational culture, has caught the eye of judges in national local government awards.
Published: 21st February 2025 -
Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library
It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team.
Published: 18th February 2025 -
Owner of rat-infested store fined thousands after council prosecution
The owner of a grocery store in Broadgreen, which had the worst rat infestation ever seen by a council inspector, has been ordered to pay almost £30,000 by magistrates.
Published: 17th February 2025 -
Next phase of multi-million pound Oakfield regeneration to get underway
Sixteen high-quality zero carbon accessible homes have been earmarked for a derelict portion of land on the former Oakfield campus in Marlowe Avenue.
Published: 14th February 2025 -
Town centre landowners back transformation of Fleming Way
Two major landowners in the town centre have thrown their support behind the transformation of Fleming Way.
Published: 13th February 2025 -
Council Leader makes first pit stop at MAN Truck & Bus on borough-wide business tour
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has begun a borough-wide tour of Swindon businesses to showcase their innovation.
Published: 12th February 2025
