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Council expands early years SEND support thanks to new centre in Penhill
A new specialist early years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families officially opened its doors today (8 October).
Published: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 in Education news-
Swindon Borough Council to upgrade 19 local roads
A programme of essential resurfacing works improving roads across the Borough will begin next week.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Further tests needed on new link road as major safety concerns revealed
Ground investigations on a new link road to the east of Swindon have revealed additional significant concerns about the quality of the road, further delaying its opening to the public.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Festive programme unwrapped at Lydiard Park in Swindon
A magical season of Christmas events is coming to Lydiard Park, promising festive fun for all.
Published: Wednesday, 15th October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s adult social care services well placed to deliver improvements
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care has praised the hard work of staff following the publication of an inspection report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Published: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 in Social care and health news -
Thousands of road repairs completed by Swindon Borough Council
More road and pathway repairs are set to be completed in Swindon this financial year than in 2024/25.
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Celebrating Swindon’s Heroes: Pride of Swindon Awards Return
First launched in 2008, these will be the 14th Pride of Swindon Awards.
Published: Friday, 10th October 2025 in People and communities news -
New film highlights urgent need for foster carers in Swindon
A powerful new short film, The Run, has been launched by Swindon Borough Council today (09 Oct) to support efforts to recruit more foster carers.
Published: Thursday, 9th October 2025 in Social care and health news -
Residents have the chance to shape the future of Swindon’s country parks
Local people are being asked to contribute to a new strategy which will shape improvements to Swindon’s much-loved country parks over the coming years.
Published: Tuesday, 7th October 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Time running out to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
There is just under a week left for people to have their say on a key strategic document that will guide development across Swindon over the next two decades.
Published: Tuesday, 7th October 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Great Western Brick Show returns to STEAM this weekend
The biggest LEGO show in Swindon returns to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway this weekend for a packed two days of brick-building fun.
Published: Monday, 6th October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s newest sports hub reaches significant milestone
Brand-new sports facilities at a flagship Swindon housing development have moved a step closer.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Uncover Swindon’s Jurassic past at Museum & Art Swindon
Museum & Art Swindon will take visitors back 150 million years thanks to a new exhibition.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Smooth start for new Fleming Way bus interchange
The new Fleming Way bus interchange has been praised after a successful first month of operation.
Published: Wednesday, 1st October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon expands SEND provision with 20 new school places
Twenty pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have begun the academic year at new schools, thanks to newly-created places at two Swindon primaries.
Published: Monday, 29th September 2025 in Schools and education news -
Defence Secretary hails Swindon’s drone jobs boost
Swindon has been praised for quickly establishing itself as a major defence tech hub, by the UK’s Defence Secretary.
Published: Friday, 26th September 2025 in Jobs and careers news -
On your bike! Cyclists praise new-look Fleming Way
Swindon cyclists have praised the newly-opened Fleming Way for its new and accessible cycle lanes.
Published: Thursday, 25th September 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon Half Marathon returns
Swindon Half Marathon Presented by Voltarol Returns this Weekend After 6 Year Hiatus
Published: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Council to continue relentless drive to improve Children’s Services
The Cabinet Member responsible for Children’s Services in Swindon says the council will keep up the momentum as it strives to improve the services and support it provides to children and families.
Published: Friday, 19th September 2025 in Social care and health news -
Residents praise new scheme supporting independent living
Residents at a recently refurbished council-owned building, which was formerly used for sheltered housing, have praised a new scheme that is helping them on their journey towards independent living.
Published: Thursday, 18th September 2025 in Support to live independently news -
Young people back Swindon’s first Skills Strategy
A new plan to help people across Swindon access training and employment has been welcomed by young people across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 11th September 2025 in Education, employment and training news -
Swindon maintains its top-five position in key economic index
Swindon has once again been ranked alongside the country’s top cities when it comes to key economic performance indicators.
Published: Tuesday, 9th September 2025 in Business and investment news -
See Swindon’s history come alive with Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days returns this month with the history of Swindon front and centre of local events.
Published: Tuesday, 9th September 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
STEAM to step back in time to the Golden Age this weekend
Railway enthusiasts and history buffs are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this weekend (13 and 14 Sep) for a festival full of nostalgic fun.
Published: Monday, 8th September 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
New residential home could be created for Swindon children in care
Plans to develop a new council-owned children’s home to support local children in care will be presented to councillors next week (10 Sep).
Published: Friday, 5th September 2025 in Social care and health news -
Six-month update on town centre regeneration plans to be shared
Accelerating the rejuvenation of Swindon train station and the land around it, is just one of a number of priorities the Council will focus on in the coming months.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 in Business and investment news -
Public invited to share feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
Local people, community groups, developers and businesses have the chance to shape Swindon’s future development by taking part in a consultation on the draft Local Plan, which opens today (1 Sep).
Published: Monday, 1st September 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Swindon residents encouraged to continue conversations with the Council
Local people will have another chance to meet and talk with Council Officers and Members at an upcoming engagement event this autumn.
Published: Friday, 29th August 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Solar Together deadline fast approaching
Local people have just a few days left to register their interest in a solar power group-buying scheme which has helped more than 600 Swindon residents save money on their energy bills.
Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025 in Homes and property news -
Kingsdown mentoring programme helps students achieve their dreams
There were plenty of smiles at Kingsdown School this morning (21 Aug) as Year 11 students eagerly picked up their GCSE results.
Published: Friday, 22nd August 2025 in Education news
