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Residents are encouraged to sort their recycling
A month-long campaign to help Swindon Borough Council’s recycling crews sort residents’ waste quickly and more efficiently is being launched today (13 May).
Published: Monday, 13th May 2019 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news-
Box sorting campaign comes to a close
Swindon Borough Council’s month-long recycling box sorting push has concluded, but residents are being encouraged to keep up the good work long after the campaign has finished.
Published: Monday, 17th June 2019 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Swindon is charging ahead with plans for an electric vehicle future
Swindon is planning for an electric future thanks to a new policy for new-build homes that will go out for consultation in July and August.
Published: Friday, 14th June 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Dads go free this weekend at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway
Dads and grandads can celebrate Father’s Day in style with free entry to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway this weekend (Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June).
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow to be held next week
An event offering advice for parents, carers and professionals who support young people with additional needs is being held at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street next Wednesday (19 June).
Published: Monday, 10th June 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Lydiard Park's Walled Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme this Sunday
Lydiard Park’s ornamental fruit and flower Walled Garden is open for charity this Sunday (June 9) from 11am to 4pm, as part of The National Garden Scheme.
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone is officially launched
Swindon Borough Council and Historic England have formally launched the town’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).
Published: Thursday, 6th June 2019 in People and communities news -
Last phase of Mannington road improvements to get underway
The final phase of improvement works to Mannington Roundabout will start in less than a fortnight.
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Careers Hub to provide top quality advice to young people in Swindon and Wiltshire
Pupils at a further five school settings across Swindon plus an additional seven from Wiltshire will, from next month, be able to access top quality careers advice to help prepare them for the world of work.
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019 in Children and young people news -
Find out about volunteering at pop-up shop on Wednesday
This week is National Volunteer Week and Swindon Borough Council will be marking it by hosting a special event in the town centre – and everybody is invited.
Published: Monday, 3rd June 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Extra reminders to help people keep up to date with their council tax
Voicemail and email reminders are the latest measures being introduced by Swindon Borough Council to help people keep on top of their council tax.
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019 in Council Tax news -
Bestselling author to visit Central Library
An author described as ‘Britain’s answer to Jason Bourne’ will be signing copies of his latest book at Central Library next week.
Published: Tuesday, 28th May 2019 in Libraries news -
New book to celebrate the life and work of Swindon’s photographers
An encyclopaedia of local photographers dating as far back as the 1850s will be presented at a special book launch this Saturday (25 May).
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 in Libraries news -
Council care home receives thumbs up from Care Quality Commission
A Swindon Borough Council-run care home has been praised by inspectors for the service provided to residents.
Published: Wednesday, 15th May 2019 in Adult social care and support news -
Hundreds of young people recognised at annual Children in Care awards
Children and young people who have been under the care of Swindon Borough Council came together to mark their achievements at two special events.
Published: Friday, 10th May 2019 in Children and young people news -
Budding historians offered expert advice on tracing their family tree
A team of experienced researchers will be on hand at Central Library next week to help people trace their family history.
Published: Thursday, 9th May 2019 in Libraries news -
Organisations to work together to tackle mental health issues
Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health Team have been working with several local organisations to encourage residents to be more open about how they’re feeling and talk about their mental health.
Published: Wednesday, 8th May 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Conservatives increase majority following local election
The Conservative Party has increased its majority to five seats in the Swindon Borough Council Chamber following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
New scheme helps teenagers find the back of the net
A group of teenagers have kicked off a new initiative that will help them reach their superstar potential.
Published: Tuesday, 30th April 2019 in Children and young people news -
Council’s wellbeing programme is our cup of tea, service users say
Sometimes we all need a good cuppa and the chance to connect with other people.
Published: Friday, 26th April 2019 in Adult social care and support news -
Residents reminded to register to vote for European Parliamentary elections
Swindon residents who are eligible to vote must register by Tuesday, 7 May in order to have their say in the European Parliamentary elections.
Published: Wednesday, 17th April 2019 in Elections and voting news -
More than 90 per cent of children get place at first choice primary school
Ninety-five per cent of four-year-olds have been offered a place in their first choice primary school for this September.
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Schools and education news -
Kind-hearted Intel employees donate sweet treats for isolated residents
More than 160 Easter treats were donated to the Council to put a spring into the step of isolated residents across the town.
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Book charting history of Swindon wins national award
A local history book about life in Swindon has won a prestigious national award.
Published: Friday, 12th April 2019 in Libraries news -
House extensions made simple with free Council workshops
Residents in Swindon are invited to a series of free workshops with Swindon Borough Council planners and surveyors to discuss their home building projects of all sizes.
Published: Monday, 8th April 2019 in Homes and property news -
Speed into STEAM this Easter holiday
Children will be able to take part in some special activities to coincide with a new exhibition that is opening at STEAM over the Easter holidays.
Published: Friday, 5th April 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Multi-agency conference on protecting the vulnerable hailed a success
A conference looking at how to protect vulnerable children and adults against drug gangs and human trafficking has been hailed a success.
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019 in Children and young people news -
New exhibition at STEAM looks at the GWR’s race to become the world’s fastest
A brand new exhibition charting the Great Western Railway’s (GWR) drive to be the fastest railway in the world will launch at STEAM on Saturday (6 April).
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Five men banned from the town centre for string of anti-social offences
Five men, who have blighted the lives of town centre shoppers and business owners by engaging in more than 150 separate recorded acts of anti-social behaviour, have been banned from parts of the town centre for the next 18 months.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Have an eggstremely cracking Easter at Lydiard Park
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and a whole host of activities for all the family will be taking place at Lydiard Park.
Published: Thursday, 28th March 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news
