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Parents receive primary school offers as most children secure preferred places
The majority of children (95.5%) in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school for September.
Published: Thursday, 16th April 2026 in Schools and education news-
Kingsdown Crematorium marks 60 years of compassionately caring for Swindon families
For 60 years, Kingsdown Crematorium has been a quiet constant in the lives of Swindon residents.
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2026 in Births, marriages and deaths news -
Plenty to see and do at Swindon’s venues this Easter
It’s set to be an egg-cellent time this Easter as family-friendly events are held at three Swindon Borough Council-owned venues over the holiday break.
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2026 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Plans to rejuvenate prominent ‘eyesore’ building being explored
Momentum is building behind efforts to regenerate the area around Swindon railway station, with early work underway to explore options for bringing the long‑derelict Signal Point back into use.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 in Business and investment news -
New social value fund brings life changing support to Swindon residents
Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to social value is delivering tangible benefits for residents thanks to a major partnership with public sector services provider Liberata.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 in People and communities news -
Multi-million pound rollout of energy-efficient measures to council homes progresses
Hundreds of council homes across Swindon are benefiting from major energy‑efficiency improvements as part of an ongoing £48m investment programme designed to help tenants reduce their energy bills.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 in Council housing news -
Work begins to deliver ‘transformational’ theatre and concert venue in Swindon
A new 2,000‑capacity entertainment venue in Swindon town centre has taken a significant step forward following a £20m funding boost from the Government.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon firm raises flag to support council’s place marketing campaign
One of the town’s major employers has nailed its colours to the mast in support of Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 in Business and investment news -
Swindon’s new youth centre celebrates first anniversary
A youth centre created with and for children in Swindon is celebrating its first anniversary, having welcomed many children through its doors every month.
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2026 in Children and young people news -
Food waste recycling rollout to flats in Swindon nears completion ahead of national deadline
The rollout of a food waste recycling service to all 11,000 flats in Swindon is set to be completed by the Council next week.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 in Recycling in Swindon news -
Swindon down to the final nine in UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Swindon is celebrating today (18 March) after being longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, marking a major milestone in the town’s ambitious bid to showcase its creativity and heritage.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 in Arts and entertainment news -
Call for community groups to help shape the names of Swindon’s future streets
They mark important pieces of Swindon’s history and are used to celebrate the town’s rich culture.
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2026 in Planning and Building Control news -
Students looking forward to new sixth form centre at Lydiard House
Plans to create new sixth form teaching facilities at Swindon’s historic Lydiard House have taken an important step forward.
Published: Monday, 16th March 2026 in Schools and education news -
New Swindon care home to be powered by renewable energy
Energy efficiency and sustainability are central to the design of a new state-of-the-art care home set to open in South Marston next year.
Published: Friday, 13th March 2026 in Social care and health news -
Forty-eight new SEND places created in Swindon’s schools
Forty-eight pupils will be given dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places at two primary schools by September 2026.
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2026 in Education news -
Almost 18,000 trees planted to expand Swindon’s green lungs
Almost 18,000 trees will have been planted across the Borough by the end of the 2025/26 planting season, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers.
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2026 in Vision and priorities news -
Swindon submits major innovation bid for drone cluster
A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 9th March 2026 in Business and investment news -
Plan to build on Swindon’s recent economic success backed by Cabinet
A clear and ambitious vision for the future of Swindon’s economy has been endorsed by councillors.
Published: Friday, 6th March 2026 in Business and investment news -
Swindon celebrates community champions at Pride of Swindon Awards
Residents, volunteers and community groups from across the Borough were recognised for their dedication and impact at the Pride of Swindon Awards celebration yesterday (5 March).
Published: Friday, 6th March 2026 in People and communities news -
New facilities for Travellers ready to open
New and improved facilities for the Travelling community have been completed in Chiseldon, which it is hoped will minimise the number of illegal encampments across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 5th March 2026 in Homes and property news -
Ambitions for Swindon’s country parks outlined
Cabinet Members will tonight (4 March) consider a new framework which sets out a long-term ambition for how Swindon parks will be protected and improved in the years ahead.
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2026 in Parks and open spaces news -
Council Leader revisits Panattoni Park as first unit completed
The first speculative warehouse at Panattoni Park has now reached practical completion and is ready for occupation.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 in Business and investment news -
New cameras piloted to catch speeding drivers in Swindon
The first of five new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has been installed by Swindon Borough Council, as part of ongoing work to make roads safer.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council vehicle fleet to switch to greener fuel
Swindon Borough Council’s vehicle fleet will no longer be powered by fossil fuels as a renewable biofuel will be phased in from next month.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026 in Environmental problems news -
First-choice secondary school places offered to nine in 10 pupils in Swindon
The vast majority of Swindon pupils who applied for a secondary school place for the next academic year have been offered a place at their first‑choice school.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026 in Schools and education news -
More than £29m to be spent on Swindon’s roads in next four years
Tens of millions of pounds will be spent improving Swindon’s roads over the next few years as part of a new programme that will be discussed by councillors next week.
Published: Friday, 27th February 2026 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council approves extension of Council Tax exemption for care leavers
Care‑experienced young people will benefit from extended Council Tax support up to the age of 25, no matter where they live in the UK, through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 27th February 2026 in Council Tax news -
Local schools help shape plan to make journeys safer
Local schools have helped to shape a plan for safer school runs for parents and children across the Borough that is set to be reviewed by senior councillors.
Published: Thursday, 26th February 2026 in Roads, parking and transport news -
New community hub opens at Park Library, bringing local support under one roof
A new community hub has opened at Park Library in Cavendish Square today (25 Feb) - the first of four prototype hubs launching across Swindon this year.
Published: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 in People and communities news -
Majority of tenants support being moved from aging high rise blocks
Proposals to decommission six of Swindon Borough Council’s high‑rise residential blocks and rehouse tenants in alternative accommodation will be considered by Cabinet next week (4 March).
Published: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 in Homes and property news
