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Council delivers 1,000 food parcels to vulnerable residents
Throughout the lockdown period, staff and volunteers at Swindon Borough Council have been delivering food supplies to vulnerable people who are unable to get out and about.
Published: Thursday, 9th July 2020 in Health and wellbeing news-
Council awarded funds for road changes to make social distancing easier
Swindon Borough Council has been awarded more than £200,000 from the Government to make changes to the road network to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council encourages families to access vital funding for two year olds
Parents and carers whose children have reached their second birthday are being reminded to apply for free childcare by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020 in Children and young people news -
Improvements to the Moonrakers junction to begin at end of July
Preparatory works will begin on site at the Moonrakers junction from Monday, 20 July.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020 in Highways news -
Council’s 1000th food parcel gets Royal seal of approval
The Duchess of Cornwall joined members of Swindon Borough Council’s Live Well Hub this afternoon (6 July) to put the finishing touches to a landmark food parcel.
Published: Monday, 6th July 2020 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Sparcells homes built by the Council sold within weeks of completion
Six homes built by Swindon Borough Council’s housing company have been sold just a few weeks after being built.
Published: Monday, 6th July 2020 in Homes and property news -
Council and police urge caution as pubs, bars and restaurants prepare to reopen
The Council is urging residents to act sensibly this weekend as hospitality businesses prepare to reopen across Swindon.
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020 in People and communities news -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches ‘Big Hitters’ virtual exhibition with ArtUK
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has today (3 July) launched a virtual exhibition through ArtUK, the online home of the nation’s public art collections.
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Saving energy in Swindon through LED lighting
Swindon Borough Council has partnered up with SSE Enterprise Contracting (SSEC) to provide smart street lighting across the borough.
Published: Wednesday, 1st July 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is on the hunt for a creative ‘Family in Residence’
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is searching for a local family to help put its learning and activity resources to the test.
Published: Tuesday, 30th June 2020 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
Local COVID-19 outbreak plan to go before Health and Wellbeing Board
A plan to supress future COVID-19 outbreaks in Swindon will be presented to the town’s Health and Wellbeing Board next week (30 June).
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
First Young Artist-in-Residence announced at Museum and Art Gallery
Seventeen-year-old New College student James Keel is the inaugural Young Artist-in-Residence at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Wednesday, 24th June 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Cabinet to discuss borough-wide food waste collection service
Councillors will decide next week whether to roll out a food waste recycling service across the entire borough.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Prime’s Digital Youth Theatre to ‘take over’ Swindon’s STEAM Museum
Swindon’s STEAM Museum will hand over its social media channels to young people later this month as part of an initiative to engage a younger audience.
Published: Friday, 19th June 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council submits funding bids to improve rural and suburban bus services
Villages in rural parts of Swindon could benefit from new flexible bus services, if Swindon Borough Council is successful with two government funding bids.
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Work at White Hart junction moves up a gear
Work to improve White Hart junction will step up a notch from Monday (22 June) as the next stage of work begins.
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020 in Highways news -
Council and police work together to tackle anti-social behaviour
A man responsible for more than two dozen incidents of anti-social behaviour since mid-March, and who has posed a risk to public health, has been banned from the town centre at specific times.
Published: Tuesday, 16th June 2020 in People and communities news -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches project to store lockdown memories
The team at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery have launched a new project aimed at capturing people’s memories during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Thursday, 11th June 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Plans being put in place to re-open town centre safely
Teams across the Council are working hard to make sure safety measures are in place to allow more shops to re-open from next Monday (15 June).
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 in People and communities news -
Businesses in Swindon can now apply for Discretionary Grant Funding
Eligible firms in Swindon are now able to apply for the Discretionary Grant Fund provided by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 in Business and investment news -
Council encourages residents to get active and raise money for local cause
People in Swindon are being encouraged to get active, set their own challenges and donate to the Wiltshire and Swindon Coronavirus Response Appeal.
Published: Tuesday, 9th June 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary
Swindon’s iconic railway museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month.
Published: Monday, 8th June 2020 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
Additional help for residents claiming council tax support
Working Age people claiming council tax support in Swindon are eligible for a further one-off grant following additional funding from the Government.
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020 in Council Tax news -
Swindon charity wins Queens Award for Voluntary Service
The Harbour Project for Swindon Refugees and Asylum Seekers receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 in People and communities news -
Coronavirus regional testing site to open in Swindon
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at the Wroughton Park & Ride in Swindon, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Town Deal Board to identify projects for £25m investment plan
Local projects could form part of a £25m Government-funded investment plan for Swindon.
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 in Business and investment news -
Construction of Cultural Heritage Institute at Carriage Works continues during pandemic
The conversion of Swindon’s former GWR Carriage Works to create premises for the Royal Agricultural University’s Cultural Heritage Institute is continuing apace through the pandemic.
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Ofsted praises Council’s adult learning scheme
An education programme, which helps adult learners into training or employment, has been rated ‘Good’ with outstanding features by inspectors.
Published: Tuesday, 26th May 2020 in Schools and education news -
Big backing for Council’s Bus Boulevard bid
Major landowners and transport organisations have thrown their support behind Swindon Borough Council’s plans to transform the area around Fleming Way.
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Country park season tickets to be extended following lockdown closures
People with car parking season tickets for Swindon’s two main country parks will have them extended by Swindon Borough Council as part of a series of measures designed to support residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news
