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New HGV restrictions on Kingshill Road come into force next month
Swindon Borough Council will introduce a 7.5-tonne weight limit on Kingshill Road from Monday, 8 December, as part of ongoing efforts to improve local air quality.
Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news-
Work to improve historic Turkish Baths underway
Restoration work to protect and enhance the Health Hydro's historic Turkish Baths is now underway, marking another important milestone in the wider refurbishment of this much-loved Victorian facility.
Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region.
Published: Monday, 17th November 2025 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Food recycling up by 11 per cent after successful sticker trial
‘No food waste’ stickers will be rolled out on all wheelie bins in Swindon following a successful trial.
Published: Friday, 14th November 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Swindon’s faith leaders come together to reaffirm shared community values
‘Let’s build bridges not walls’ was the message from local faith leaders as they came together at Swindon’s Civic Offices to mark Inter Faith Week (9-16 Nov).
Published: Thursday, 13th November 2025 in People and communities news -
Majority of postal voters need to reapply under new national rules
On 13 November, Electoral Services will contact postal voters who applied for their postal vote before 30 January 2024, informing them that their current postal vote will expire on 31 January 2026.
Published: Wednesday, 12th November 2025 in Elections and voting news -
Trees planted at Lydiard Park to honour Second World War heroes
A lasting tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War will be unveiled at Lydiard Park this weekend.
Published: Monday, 10th November 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Council plans to drive wealth back into Swindon community
A plan, which aims to circulate more wealth through the pockets of local people and businesses in Swindon, will be discussed by councillors tomorrow evening (6 Nov).
Published: Wednesday, 5th November 2025 in People and communities news -
Council Leader reaches out to landlords to improve rundown area of town centre
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has stepped in to encourage some of the landlords who own properties in both Fleet Street and Bridge Street in the town centre to try and encourage redevelopment.
Published: Tuesday, 4th November 2025 in Business and investment news -
Council and suppliers make the Swindon pound go even further
New electronic tablets, which will benefit adults with learning difficulties, have been presented to Swindon Borough Council as part of its growing commitment to social value.
Published: Friday, 24th October 2025 in Council housing news -
First wave of Park South homes benefit from energy improvements programme
More than a hundred council tenants living in Park South will benefit from more comfortable and energy efficient homes, as the first phase of a council retrofit programme nears completion.
Published: Friday, 24th October 2025 in Homes and property news -
Surrealist art goes on display at Museum & Art Swindon
The surrealist art of Henry Orlik has gone on display for the first time at Museum & Art Swindon.
Published: Friday, 24th October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Wichelstowe travel plan achieves gold standard
A flagship Swindon housing development is one of only three places in the country to have been awarded a nationally-accredited award for its travel plan.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 in People and communities news -
Swindon Borough Council to upgrade 19 local roads
A programme of essential resurfacing works improving roads across the Borough will begin next week.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Further tests needed on new link road as major safety concerns revealed
Ground investigations on a new link road to the east of Swindon have revealed additional significant concerns about the quality of the road, further delaying its opening to the public.
Published: Friday, 17th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Festive programme unwrapped at Lydiard Park in Swindon
A magical season of Christmas events is coming to Lydiard Park, promising festive fun for all.
Published: Wednesday, 15th October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s adult social care services well placed to deliver improvements
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care has praised the hard work of staff following the publication of an inspection report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Published: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 in Social care and health news -
Thousands of road repairs completed by Swindon Borough Council
More road and pathway repairs are set to be completed in Swindon this financial year than in 2024/25.
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Celebrating Swindon’s Heroes: Pride of Swindon Awards Return
First launched in 2008, these will be the 14th Pride of Swindon Awards.
Published: Friday, 10th October 2025 in People and communities news -
New film highlights urgent need for foster carers in Swindon
A powerful new short film, The Run, has been launched by Swindon Borough Council today (09 Oct) to support efforts to recruit more foster carers.
Published: Thursday, 9th October 2025 in Social care and health news -
Council expands early years SEND support thanks to new centre in Penhill
A new specialist early years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families officially opened its doors today (8 October).
Published: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 in Education news -
Residents have the chance to shape the future of Swindon’s country parks
Local people are being asked to contribute to a new strategy which will shape improvements to Swindon’s much-loved country parks over the coming years.
Published: Tuesday, 7th October 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Time running out to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
There is just under a week left for people to have their say on a key strategic document that will guide development across Swindon over the next two decades.
Published: Tuesday, 7th October 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Great Western Brick Show returns to STEAM this weekend
The biggest LEGO show in Swindon returns to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway this weekend for a packed two days of brick-building fun.
Published: Monday, 6th October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s newest sports hub reaches significant milestone
Brand-new sports facilities at a flagship Swindon housing development have moved a step closer.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Uncover Swindon’s Jurassic past at Museum & Art Swindon
Museum & Art Swindon will take visitors back 150 million years thanks to a new exhibition.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Smooth start for new Fleming Way bus interchange
The new Fleming Way bus interchange has been praised after a successful first month of operation.
Published: Wednesday, 1st October 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon expands SEND provision with 20 new school places
Twenty pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have begun the academic year at new schools, thanks to newly-created places at two Swindon primaries.
Published: Monday, 29th September 2025 in Schools and education news -
Defence Secretary hails Swindon’s drone jobs boost
Swindon has been praised for quickly establishing itself as a major defence tech hub, by the UK’s Defence Secretary.
Published: Friday, 26th September 2025 in Jobs and careers news -
On your bike! Cyclists praise new-look Fleming Way
Swindon cyclists have praised the newly-opened Fleming Way for its new and accessible cycle lanes.
Published: Thursday, 25th September 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news
