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Council ensures over 98.6 per cent of children get into their first-choice primary school
Almost all (98.6 per cent) children due to start primary school in September have today (16 April) been offered their first-choice school.
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2024 in Schools and education news-
New war-time exhibition open at Lydiard House Museum
Families looking to immerse themselves in the history of the Second World War over the Easter holidays should head to Lydiard House.
Published: Friday, 5th April 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Poll cards to be delivered ahead of upcoming May election
Residents who are registered to vote in Swindon will soon start to receive a poll card letter for the local election on Thursday, 2 May.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Council recognises building excellence at local awards event
Swindon’s local construction industry was celebrated at an annual awards event organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Building Control team.
Published: Thursday, 28th March 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Egg-cellent fun in Swindon this bank holiday
There’s plenty going on across Swindon this Easter (29 March to 1 April), with activities in the Borough’s country parks and museums.
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Statement on Abbey Stadium development
An update from Councillor Kevin, Small, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for Planning, following the recent request from DPP Planning calling on the Council to change the agreement with Gaming International to amend the use of the Abbey Stadium.
Published: Monday, 25th March 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Extra officers drafted in to support fight against anti-social behaviour in the town centre
Wiltshire Police has increased the number of police officers on patrol in the town centre to help support the fight against anti-social behaviour in the area.
Published: Monday, 25th March 2024 in People and communities news -
Green energy boost for Link Centre thanks to £115,000 funding award
The future sustainability of the Link Centre has received a welcome boost following a successful funding bid from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Saturday, 23rd March 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Councillors call for Thames Water to answer questions on its performance
Burst water mains, flooding, and sewage being pumped into local waterways are just some of the issues councillors want to question Thames Water about at their next meeting.
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024 in Environmental problems news -
New home for Museum and Art Swindon on track to be completed this Spring
The new home for Swindon’s nationally-recognised collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as artefacts telling Swindon’s history, is on track to open this spring.
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Food waste prevention tips could help residents save money
Swindon households could cut down the cost of wasted food by taking practical steps being promoted during national Food Waste Action Week (18 to 24 March) by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2024 in Recycling in Swindon news -
Swindon to take important step towards Net Zero with hundreds of new EV charging points
Up to 600 electric vehicle charging points will be installed across Swindon in early 2025, thanks to a successful funding bid.
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council staff donate comfort teddies to support children at funerals
More than a hundred teddy bears have been donated by generous Swindon Borough Council staff members to give out to children who have lost a close relative.
Published: Friday, 15th March 2024 in Births, marriages and deaths news -
Fun for all the family at Lydiard Park Easter Egg Trail
Lydiard Park’s popular Easter Egg Trail will once again provide fun for all the family on Easter Sunday (31 March).
Published: Friday, 15th March 2024 in Parks and open spaces news -
Council staff donate comfort teddies to support children at funerals
More than a hundred teddy bears have been donated by generous Swindon Borough Council staff members to give out to children who have lost a close relative.
Published: Friday, 15th March 2024 in Births, marriages and deaths news -
Council continues to improve road safety outside local schools
Twenty-three schools will benefit from Swindon Borough Council’s School Safe Environment Zone Scheme (SSEZ) this year.
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2024 in Schools and education news -
Views of Swindon public to feed into Council’s priorities for coming years
One of the biggest engagement exercises carried out by Swindon Borough Council in recent years will be discussed by councillors next week (13 March).
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2024 in People and communities news -
Butchers to stay shut after severe rat infestation discovered
A town centre butchers will remain shut after Swindon Borough Council’s Environmental Health team found a large rat infestation during the course of a food hygiene inspection.
Published: Monday, 11th March 2024 in Environmental problems news -
Swindon’s biggest Council-led affordable housing scheme at heart of new masterplan
A masterplan to create a well-managed housing development on land close to Marlowe Avenue and Greenbridge Road will be discussed by councillors next week (13 March).
Published: Wednesday, 6th March 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Nine in 10 Swindon pupils receive their first-choice secondary school
Ninety-one per cent of pupils in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice secondary school for this September.
Published: Friday, 1st March 2024 in Schools and education news -
Residents can have their say on the five-year plan to improve adult social care service
It is a vital service that many residents may come to rely on at various points in their adult lives.
Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024 in Adult social care and support news -
SEND education in Swindon receives £22.4m boost for new school places
A brand-new special school will be built and dozens of extra school places created after millions of pounds was secured for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education in Swindon.
Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024 in Schools and education news -
Swindon ‘cowboy builder’ given eight-month suspended prison sentence
A ‘cowboy builder’ who carried out sub-standard building works and left some work incomplete has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence.
Published: Tuesday, 27th February 2024 in Environmental problems news -
Volunteers lead Swindon's 10,000 tree planting push
More than ten thousand trees will be planted by Swindon Borough Council by the start of next year as part of a big push to increase the Borough’s green canopy.
Published: Thursday, 22nd February 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Queens Drive affordable housing scheme nears completion
A £34m affordable housing scheme along Queens Drive is nearing completion with the final units being handed over to tenants in the coming weeks.
Published: Tuesday, 20th February 2024 in Homes and property news -
Council to roll out adaptive lighting across the Borough
Swindon Borough Council is rolling out changes to the operation of 18,000 street lights from today (Monday, 19 February) that are expected to achieve up to a 25 per cent saving in electricity use.
Published: Monday, 19th February 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Completion of Wichelstowe district centre moves a step closer
Exciting plans for the future expansion of the district centre in one of Swindon’s boldest housing developments have been submitted.
Published: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Voters encouraged to get their ID ready ahead of this year’s local elections
People in Swindon are reminded that they will need to show an approved form of photo ID if they wish to vote at the upcoming Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
Published: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Parents in Swindon encouraged to get their children vaccinated against measles
With cases of measles rising across England, especially among young children, Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health has urged parents to make sure their children have been vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2024 in Health and wellbeing news -
Public thanked for their feedback on draft Swindon Plan
A borough-wide engagement exercise designed to help shape Swindon Borough Council’s priorities has been hailed a great success.
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2024 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news
