Town centre regeneration
Major long-term projects
We're investing in major regeneration projects to transform Swindon town centre into a vibrant, well-connected place to live, work, and visit. These projects will improve public spaces, boost the local economy, and create a thriving urban environment.
Swindon Knowledge Central
Swindon Knowledge Central is one of our flagship regeneration projects. It will transform the area around the railway station into a new mixed-use district for new homes, education, business, and research.
This project builds on the area's strength in education, research and innovation, with existing organisations including:
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- iCAST research facility
- New College Swindon
- Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
- UTC Swindon
- The wide range of enterprises based at The Carriage Works
Knowledge Central will become a nationally recognised cluster for technology, innovation, and research. It will provide high-quality spaces for businesses, new homes, and opportunities for learning and collaboration.
You can find more details on the Swindon Knowledge Central project page.
Fleming Way redevelopment
The £33 million redevelopment of Fleming Way is creating a modern, accessible gateway to the town centre.
The project includes:
- a new bus interchange
- improved walking and cycling routes
- safer, more inclusive access for all users
- green spaces and better public seating
- high-quality urban design
The new Fleming Way will open in summer 2025 and will better integrate public transport while creating a welcoming arrival point for visitors.
Cultural and residential development
Former Debenhams site
There are proposals for the Fleet Street area of Swindon to host:
- a major arts and cultural centre, or
- a wide range of arts and cultural enterprises
More homes in the town centre
We're supporting plans to bring more residential development into the town centre. This will help make the area livelier throughout the day and into the evening, not just during working hours.
Other key regeneration projects
In addition to the above, we're leading a number of linked developments:
- Kimmerfields
- Regenerating a 20-acre brownfield site with new commercial spaces, homes, and the Zurich UK offices. This also includes plans for a new entertainment venue.
- The Carriage Works
- Restoring and bringing new purpose to Brunel's Grade II-listed Carriage Works to support local jobs and enterprise.
- Swindon Heritage Action Zone ('The Works')
- Protecting and promoting the historic Railway Village and connecting it to the wider town centre.
- The Health Hydro
- Refurbishing one of Swindon's most unique heritage and leisure buildings to draw more visitors and offer new uses.
Town Centre Movement Strategy
The Town Centre Movement Strategy, adopted in March 2020, sets out plans to improve how people move around the town centre. It includes transport schemes to make walking, cycling, and using public transport easier and safer.
These long-term investments are a vital part of securing Swindon's future as a well-connected, modern, and inclusive town.