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Council and inSwindon join forces to keep shoppers safe this Christmas
Swindon Borough Council and inSwindon BID Company have teamed up to ensure town centre shoppers are kept safe this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020 in Business and investment news-
Important changes to waste and recycling Christmas and New Year collections
Households in Swindon are being reminded about some important changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
Published: Thursday, 3rd December 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Council, police and charities join forces for new project to help rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in Swindon are to benefit from a new scheme intended to help them get better access to support services and encourage them to come off the streets.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 in Homelessness news -
Full steam ahead for council services as latest lockdown comes to an end
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council care homes provide COVID-safe environment for relatives to visit
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
Regional campaign launched to find more foster carers
Local authorities across the South West are joining together this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Children and young people news -
Shoppers can benefit from extended opening hours and £1 parking during December
Shoppers will be able to park in Swindon’s town centre at a reduced rate in December as many retailers plan to extend their opening hours.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Ambitious plan to improve Swindon’s country parks to go before Cabinet
A new waterside restaurant and café at Coate Water could form an important part of a four-year strategy to improve Swindon’s much-loved country parks.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council seeks views on plans to ease Rodbourne congestion
Residents and businesses in Rodbourne have been asked to feedback on plans to improve the local road network.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Road safety, maintenance and repairs news -
Council deploys crack teams to protect public and advise businesses during lockdown
Swindon Borough Council has deployed teams of people to protect the public and issue advice to businesses to help them navigate the rules during the lockdown.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council seeks views on Station Road upgrade
Swindon Borough Council is asking people for their views on plans to make improvements to Station Road.
Published: Friday, 27th November 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launch campaign urging residents to help protect local health services
Swindon Borough Council and the Great Western Hospital (GWH) have today launched a joint campaign encouraging Swindon residents to follow public health guidance, to reduce Swindon's COVID-19 case rate
Published: Friday, 27th November 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Prints of artwork from the Swindon Collection now available to buy
It is widely regarded as one of the best collections of Modern British Art outside London, and now people have the chance to look at their very own version of the artwork on their wall at home.
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council to receive more than £730,000 to boost green forms of transport
Swindon Borough Council is to receive £731,500 from the Government to improve walking and cycling provision across the borough.
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council team’s award win secures £500 donation for local food bank
Award-winning staff at Swindon Borough Council, recognised for their work in using technology to improve the processing of free school meal applications, have earned £500 for Swindon Food Collective.
Published: Tuesday, 24th November 2020 in Family support services news -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches a new virtual exhibition
Lockdown may have forced Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to close its doors, but people from across the country will still be able to view the town’s renowned Modern British Art collection thanks to a new exciting online exhibition.
Published: Monday, 23rd November 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
People in Swindon encouraged to send messages of kindness to care home residents this festive period
People in Swindon are being encouraged to send their best wishes to residents in the Borough’s care homes this festive period, with the launch of a new campaign.
Published: Monday, 23rd November 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
Grants available for businesses in Swindon impacted by national COVID-19 restrictions
Eligible firms in Swindon who have been affected by national COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for the next set of government grants being processed by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020 in Business and investment news -
Residents asked to contribute to Council plans to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint
Local people are being asked to give feedback on the Council’s ambitious Carbon Reduction Strategy, which looks to make Council operations carbon neutral by 2030.
Published: Wednesday, 18th November 2020 in Environmental health news -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum launches new blended learning resources for schools
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, is adapting its learning sessions and harnessing new technologies to ensure that school children are given the opportunity to engage with culture and heritage.
Published: Monday, 16th November 2020 in Schools and education news -
Council highlights local support to vulnerable residents at risk of COVID-19
Thousands of local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus will receive a letter from Swindon Borough Council over the coming days.
Published: Friday, 13th November 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Wheels in motion for Groundwell Park and Ride site
Swindon’s former Groundwell Park and Ride could be given a new lease of life after Swindon Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved a development brief last night (10 Nov).
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council asks residents to honour Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, in line with government guidance, Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) at home.
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council to receive £650k to help house rough sleepers
Swindon Borough Council is to receive £650,000 from the Government to provide secure accommodation for rough sleepers.
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020 in Homes and property news -
Council provides update on services ahead of new national restrictions
New national restrictions which come into force from tomorrow (5 November) are expected to have minimal impact on council services.
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Local test and trace system tracking down Swindon’s lost COVID-19 contacts
A dedicated team of public health staff are doing their bit to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council completes work on two schemes to help walkers and cyclists get about
Two road improvement schemes to make it easier for people to walk and cycle around town have been completed by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Extra efforts deployed to help keep town safe
This weekend will see the first patrol from Swindon’s Covid safety marshals.
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020 in Licences and permits news -
Short Breaks service restarts as new provider takes over
Swindon Borough Council’s Short Breaks service has officially restarted following the recent appointment of new providers.
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020 in Children and young people news -
First phase of £34m Queens Drive regeneration project off to a flying start
The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed progress at Queens Drive as the first phase of the £34m regeneration project continues apace.
Published: Tuesday, 27th October 2020 in Planning and regeneration news
