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Get help if you're struggling with living costs

Find out what support is available and any unclaimed benefits you’re entitled to: swindon.gov.uk/costofliving

Climate change: What you can do

How people and organisations in Swindon can take action on climate change: swindon.gov.uk/bethechange

Social care in Swindon

How we support adults and children in Swindon who need us most: swindon.gov.uk/workingforswindon

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Births, marriages and deaths

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Housing

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Planning and building control

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People and communities

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About social care in Swindon

Children and young people

Child protection
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Swindon SEND local offer
About social care in Swindon

Your health and wellbeing

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know
Live Well Swindon Hub
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Recreation, leisure and culture

Coate Water County Park
Lydiard House and Park
STEAM museum

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Latest news

'Kids for a Quid' back at STEAM and Lydiard this summer

The popular ‘Kids for a Quid’ promotion at STEAM Museum and Lydiard House Museum is back in time for the summer…

Weekly food waste collections being rolled out across Swindon this autumn

The countdown to the biggest change in waste and recycling services in Swindon for 15 years will begin in earnest over…

Western Enterprise Model Locomotive arrives at STEAM Museum

Model railway fans from all over the world have been busy putting their orders in for the eagerly-awaited limited…

Increased fees and enhanced training offer proposed for Swindon’s foster carers

Proposals being taken to Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (12 July) could see foster carers in Swindon…

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Latest events

Joint Fire Service webinar - Building Safety Act (non-residential)

25th July 2023

The Building Safety Act and The Fire Safety Act are holding a webinar.

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Our vision

Find out about our vision for Swindon and how we are working with partners to progress our priorities and pledges to benefit the borough.

Our vision and priorities

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