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

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Latest news

Council regeneration scheme cements top place in regional building awards

A key affordable housing scheme in Swindon has scooped a top gong in the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) West of…

Multi-million pound youth facility to be discussed by Cabinet

A proposal to create a new youth centre in Swindon could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week (20 Sep).

Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted

Council leaders have vowed to make urgent improvements to the services that help and protect children after they were…

Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week

Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week (8 to 10 September) as historic buildings across the Borough throw open…

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Our vision and priorities

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