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Brunel’s Carriage Works at the heart of Swindon’s economic comeback
The ongoing regeneration of the Carriage Works is one of the key infrastructure projects at the heart of Swindon’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020 in Planning and regeneration news-
Council prepares for new COVID-19 app
Residents visiting council buildings will be asked to scan NHS QR code posters from today (24 Sep), in order to comply with new Test and Trace guidelines.
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary, junior or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by Swindon Borough Council that they now need to apply for school places.
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020 in Schools and education news -
Swindon off Government COVID watchlist but residents urged not to relax
Swindon has been removed from the Government’s COVID-19 national watchlist after a significant and sustained fall in its infection case rate.
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
New Eastern Villages receives major boost thanks to Government funding for new link road
Funding is now in place for a key link road, which will form an important part of Swindon’s New Eastern Villages (NEV).
Published: Thursday, 17th September 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Public advised to keep trying national portal as new testing site opens in Swindon
A third coronavirus testing centre has opened in Swindon to boost testing capacity in the town.
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has announced plans to reopen its doors to the public.
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
Residents urged to keep up the good work as Swindon comes down watchlist
People in Swindon are being encouraged to keep following public health COVID-19 guidelines after the town today (11 Sep) moved back down the Government’s national watchlist.
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Stores caught with illegal tobacco in Swindon
Stores were caught with illegal tobacco in a joint operation between Swindon Borough Council’s Trading Standards team and Wiltshire Police.
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020 in People and communities news -
Park users to benefit from Stanton access road upgrade
Today (9 Sep), significant excavation and repair work started on the access road into popular Stanton Country Park.
Published: Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Parks and open spaces news -
Council starts work on two schemes to promote sustainable travel
Two popular Swindon paths are being improved to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
Published: Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Road safety, maintenance and repairs news -
Whitworth Road to be partially closed as Moonrakers improvement work progresses
A short section of Whitworth Road is due to be closed for an initial period of three weeks as part of the £2.8m improvements at the Moonrakers junction in Stratton.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council focuses on economic recovery as Swindon prepares to bounce back
‘Swindon’s bouncing back’ – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council and business leaders as the town begins to step up its economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 in Business and investment news -
Families enjoy summer fun with Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
A team of superhero families recruited from every corner of Swindon have spent the summer completing creative challenges to help save the world with art.
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Football club gets behind important COVID-19 town-wide campaign
Swindon Town boss Richie Wellens and his management team have backed the communications campaign aimed at keeping people safe from COVID-19.
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Government offers Council extra support to speed up reduction in COVID-19 case rate
Swindon has been given priority access to any additional support it needs from central Government to help public health officials continue to drive down the Borough’s COVID-19 case rate.
Published: Friday, 28th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council reminds residents ‘it’s up to all of us’ ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Swindon Borough Council has urged residents not to fall foul of new laws intended to target the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council gets behind government campaign ahead of new school term
Swindon Borough Council is backing a national campaign to reassure parents and children that it is safe to return to school when the new term starts next week.
Published: Wednesday, 26th August 2020 in Schools and education news -
Council Housing Company bungalows are being snapped up by buyers
New adaptable bungalows built by the Swindon Housing Company are selling well after going on the market.
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
Council’s Public Health chief to answer COVID questions live on Facebook
Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health will tomorrow (Wed) host a live Q&A session on Facebook to answer residents’ queries about coronavirus.
Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council engages with residents and businesses over public health messages
Swindon Borough Council’s communications campaign to stop the spread of coronavirus has continued today (Thurs) with staff, volunteers and PCSOs hitting the streets in the town centre.
Published: Friday, 14th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Swindon’s A-Level students celebrate successful results
The overall A-Level pass rate for students in Swindon has slightly increased, according to provisional results published today (13 August).
Published: Thursday, 13th August 2020 in Schools and education news -
Council launches borough-wide campaign to keep all residents safe from COVID
‘Swindon: It’s up to all of us’ is the headline call to action of a new town-wide communications campaign launched today (12 August) to reinforce a number of important public health messages to Swindon residents.
Published: Wednesday, 12th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council reinforces COVID safety messages to local residents
People in Swindon are being reminded to follow public health advice in order to bring the town’s COVID-19 case rate down.
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council brings Coate Water back to life with £400,000 investment
Swindon Borough Council has received more than £400,000 in developer contributions to make improvements at Coate Water Country Park.
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Health officials confirm Swindon coronavirus outbreak under control
A coronavirus outbreak at a Swindon distribution centre is now under control with new COVID-19 cases continuing to fall.
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Wood Street closure to come into force this weekend
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, 3rd August 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council delivers hundreds of laptops for vulnerable young people in Swindon
Swindon Borough Council has secured over 700 laptops for children and young people across the borough through a government scheme.
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Educational support news -
Multiagency response continues to work with XPO to tackle COVID outbreak at Swindon distribution centre
Swindon Borough Council and Public Health England South West are continuing to work closely with XPO Logistics to manage the small coronavirus outbreak at the Penzance Drive distribution centre.
Published: Friday, 31st July 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Highways England unveils plans for congestion-busting scheme near Swindon
A multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in Swindon, will soon get under way.
Published: Wednesday, 29th July 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news
