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Council commits to carbon neutrality by 2030
Swindon Borough Council has committed to going carbon neutral by 2030 as councillors step up the fight against climate change.
Published: Friday, 24th January 2020 in Environmental problems news-
Beat the Street helps get Swindon moving
The popular Beat the Street game that returned to Swindon from September to November 2019 is being hailed as a success once again.
Published: Friday, 24th January 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Future of Mechanics' Institute starting to look bright
Good progress is being made with the future of the Mechanics’ Institute, we can report.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Statement on Old Town's Corn Exchange
A lack of progress on plans to rejuvenate Old Town’s Corn Exchange has forced Swindon Borough Council to initiate its internal authorisation process to seek to terminate a development agreement for the scheme.
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Mannington road improvement scheme complete
Shoppers using Mannington Retail Park are benefitting from a scheme which will significantly improve congestion at a major Swindon roundabout.
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council launches e-newsletter dedicated to New Eastern Villages project
Swindon Borough Council has launched a special e-newsletter to keep residents fully up to date with one of the largest greenfield developments in the country.
Published: Thursday, 16th January 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council reaches out to residents with homelessness Q&A
Facebook users in Swindon were this week given a glimpse into the work Swindon Borough Council does to help homeless people and rough sleepers.
Published: Thursday, 9th January 2020 in Homes and property news -
Around a thousand young people expected to attend this year’s JobFest
Swindon’s STEAM Museum will be packed out when one of Wiltshire’s biggest career events returns for its sixth year.
Published: Wednesday, 8th January 2020 in Schools and colleges news -
Views sought on future coffee shop provision at Central Library
The future of the coffee shop space inside Central Library is the subject of a consultation which opens today (6 Jan).
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
People urged to get on their bikes for 2020
Residents are being encouraged to get in their bike saddles to pedal off the excesses of the festive period.
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Primary school admissions deadline is fast approaching
Parents and carers with children entering primary school for the first time in 2020 have just over a week left to apply for their child’s school place.
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020 in Schools and education news -
Council opens consultation on rent setting for Council tenants
Swindon Borough Council has opened a consultation into its proposals for a change in rent for council housing tenants.
Published: Monday, 23rd December 2019 in Homes and property news -
Waitrose spread some festive cheer to vulnerable families in Swindon
Staff in Swindon Borough Council’s safeguarding team took charge of a special delivery with just days before Christmas.
Published: Friday, 20th December 2019 in Family support services news -
Hamper donations for the lonely are a Christmas miracle
More than 400 Christmas gifts and hampers have been donated to people experiencing loneliness in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019 in Adult social care and support news -
Parents urged to make use of the free child flu vaccine
Public Health officials are urging parents to take up the free child flu vaccine in Swindon as data shows take-up across the town is low.
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Central Library users to be asked for their views on future café provision
Local people will be asked to shape the future of the café provision in Swindon’s biggest library.
Published: Monday, 16th December 2019 in Libraries news -
Public to be asked for their views on updated Local Plan
An important consultation which will shape and guide future housebuilding in Swindon over the next 20 years will open tomorrow (17 Dec).
Published: Monday, 16th December 2019 in Local plan and planning policy news -
Councillor urges shoppers to bag some town centre bargains this Christmas
With just 12 days to go until the big day, the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Licences and permits news -
Conservatives hold South Swindon seat
Robert Buckland has been re-elected to represent South Swindon.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
North Swindon held by Conservatives
The Conservative’s Justin Tomlinson has been re-elected as MP for North Swindon.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Forgotten Swindon wordsmith remembered in new local book
A prolific Swindon writer who has been compared to fellow local wordsmiths Alfred Williams and Richard Jefferies is the subject of a new book being launched at Central Library.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2019 in Libraries news -
Lucky charms at the ready as Community Lottery first draw takes place this weekend
The first draw for the Swindon Community Lottery will take place this Saturday (14 Dec), and residents in Swindon have been reminded that they’ve got to be in it to win it.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2019 in People and communities news -
Pride of Swindon Awards returns as search for community champions continues
The annual search for Swindon’s unsung heroes has begun following the launch of the latest Pride of Swindon Awards.
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2019 in People and communities news -
Treasure trove of festive treats available at Swindon’s Central Library
With the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway, Swindon residents are being invited to do their festive shopping in the unlikely setting of the town’s main library.
Published: Friday, 29th November 2019 in Libraries news -
Measures in place to help ease congestion for busy STEAM event
Traffic marshals and extra parking enforcement will be in operation in Rodbourne over the weekend to coincide with STEAM’s Christmas extravaganza.
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon Museum acquires new painting through Arts Council scheme
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has successfully acquired its first work through the Arts Council England’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council and partners come together to mark White Ribbon Day
Swindon Borough Council and its partners came together this morning (25 Nov) in a show of unity against domestic violence.
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Library Shop Christmas gifts and books on sale next week
If you want to have yourself an arty little Christmas this year, be sure to head to Central Library next week for something a bit special.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019 in Local libraries news -
Council’s election cycle to remain unchanged following Extraordinary Council meeting
Residents in Swindon will continue to elect their local councillors in ‘thirds’ following an Extraordinary Council meeting at the Civic Offices this evening.
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Swindon residents reminded to register to vote ahead of the General Election
Residents who have not already registered to vote in the upcoming General Election have until next Tuesday (26 Nov) to do so.
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news
