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Council announces package of measures to support community during COVID-19 crisis
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has today (26 March) outlined a series of local measures designed to help residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020 in Health and wellbeing news-
Key workers urged to contact Council for priority childcare
NHS staff and critical workers are being asked to contact Swindon Borough Council if they are struggling to find suitable childcare provision during the current coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Saturday, 28th March 2020 in Schools and education news -
Council makes support available to businesses in Swindon
Millions of pounds in lifeline funding will be given to small and medium-sized businesses by Swindon Borough Council as part of the large package of support available to residents in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020 in Business and investment news -
NHS and social care staff to receive free parking during coronavirus crisis
Free parking will be available to all NHS and social care staff over the next few months, Swindon Borough Council has announced.
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council to prioritise waste collections over coming months
Swindon Borough Council will prioritise certain waste collections over the coming months amid the continuing coronavirus crisis.
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Bus pass restrictions to be lifted for older and disabled people in Swindon
Older people and those with disabilities will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am from Monday (23 March).
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council urges parents to keep children at home if they can following government guidance
Parents are being encouraged to keep their children at home following the Government’s decision to close all schools after today (20 March).
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 in Schools and education news -
Helping those who need it most in your community
Vulnerable people forced to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic will be offered a helping hand, thanks to a new voluntary initiative in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month
Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Business Rates news -
Council cancels non-essential meetings due to coronavirus outbreak
The escalating coronavirus situation has forced Swindon Borough Council to cancel a number of meetings over the next two months.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Landmark report on future of Mechanics’ Institute to be discussed by Council
Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership.
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council to make Wood Street safer for pedestrians at weekends
Wood Street in Old Town is to be closed to traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights to make the area safer for pedestrians.
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon to submit bid to be the first Electric Bus Town
Swindon Borough Council is charging ahead with a bid to the Government to improve the Borough’s air quality.
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council gives more than £50,000 to ensure children’s charity can stay open
A charity that helps children and young people with disabilities or complex needs will stay open after Swindon Borough Council stepped in with a donation of £55,000.
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2020 in Children and young people news -
Council secures future of Health Hydro with £1.5 million pound investment
Swindon Borough Council has put more than £1m into one of the town’s most treasured heritage assets.
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Coronavirus - Statement from SBC
Statement from Swindon Borough Council on coronavirus in Swindon:
Published: Sunday, 8th March 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Coronavirus - Statements from SBC and Public Health England
Statements from Swindon Borough Council and Public Health England on coronavirus in Swindon:
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
New scheme to conserve newts rolled out across Swindon
Swindon Borough Council has teamed up with Natural England to launch an innovative and strategic approach to great crested newt (GCN) licensing.
Published: Thursday, 5th March 2020 in Local plan and planning policy news -
Furniture company fined almost £400,000 for serious health and safety breaches
The parent company of Swindon-based Oak Furnitureland has been fined nearly £400,000 for failing to protect its employees from hazardous and explosive conditions at its premises in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020 in Environmental problems news -
Swindon’s road network to receive multi-million pound funding boost
Roads and bridges in Swindon are set to benefit from almost £5m in government funding it has been announced.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
More pupils received their first choice secondary school on National Offer Day
Today (2 March), 95 per cent of pupils due to start secondary school in September were offered a place at their first choice school.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020 in Schools and education news -
Children in Care Awards recognise outstanding young people in Swindon
Two special events were held to celebrate the achievements of children and young people in the care of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Saturday, 29th February 2020 in Children and young people news -
Plans to revitalise Fleming Way to go on public display
Plans to create a new bus interchange and gateway into Swindon Town Centre will be the focus of two public drop-ins next week.
Published: Thursday, 27th February 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
First cross-border ‘powerhouse’ the Western Gateway/Porth y Gorllewin launches new website and prospectus
A new economic partnership across south Wales and western England, which aims to boost local economies by working together, has launched a new website and prospectus today.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Mead Way set for major improvements
Vital upgrades will be made to Mead Way this year thanks to £4 million of investment.
Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020 in Highways news -
Hundreds of tonnes of food waste recycled in Swindon
A food waste recycling service has been extended in Swindon following a hugely successful initial trial.
Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Opinions sought on future of heritage conservation areas
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Published: Wednesday, 19th February 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council receives cash to help domestic abuse sufferers
We have received almost £100,000 from the Government to support victims and survivors of domestic violence
Published: Wednesday, 19th February 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
Swindon Libraries launches new Children’s Mental Health book list
A special book list has been drawn up to help children with their mental health and wellbeing, and the books are now available at libraries across Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 18th February 2020 in Libraries news
