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Changes to waste and recycling collection days to help maintain efficient and reliable service
All Swindon households will see permanent changes to their waste and recycling collections, in order to provide an efficient and reliable service to residents.
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news-
New scheme helps school children brush up on dental health
More than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas are developing vital oral hygiene skills and healthier routines, thanks to a supervised tooth-brushing scheme.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2024 in Children and young people news -
New campus providing SEND support officially opens
A new campus for young people in Swindon with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) officially opened today (11 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 11th December 2024 in SEND news and events news -
Continued improvements in Children’s Services to be recognised by Cabinet
The services provided to children and families in Swindon are continuing to improve, senior councillors will be told next week (11 Dec).
Published: Friday, 6th December 2024 in Social care and health news -
Council makes plastic plea to residents
Residents across Swindon are being asked to dispose of their plastic bags and films correctly to help a new council machine separate rubbish more efficiently.
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024 in Recycling in Swindon news -
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024 in Council Tax news -
Christmas extravaganza to take place at STEAM this December
Festive magic will be returning to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this December.
Published: Friday, 29th November 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked to share their views on ‘Heart of Swindon’ vision
Local residents are being asked to contribute to a vision, which aims to transform Swindon town centre in the years to come.
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Chance to view plans for latest Swindon sports hub
Proposals for a brand-new sports hub at one of Swindon’s flagship communities are being shared with the public.
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2024 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Swindon residents praise funded adult maths courses
Residents have been talking up the plus points after taking part in free adult learning courses to help them develop confidence in their numeracy skills.
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024 in Schools and education news -
Swindon marks White Ribbon Day with Broadgreen ceremony
Today (25 November), Swindon Borough Council brought together local organisations, residents, and community leaders to reaffirm Swindon’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 in People and communities news -
Park South homes to benefit from £6m energy improvements programme
More than 100 Swindon Borough Council-owned properties in Park South will be made more energy efficient as part of a £6m investment project.
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 in Homes and property news -
Exhibition celebrating Wessex folk culture coming to Swindon
A first-of-its kind exhibition showcasing folk art and the seasonal customs of the Wessex region is set to open in Swindon next weekend.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
BBQ business owner fined after skinning and butchering wild game in his garden
The owner of a barbecue grill event business who skinned and butchered wild boar and other game in his back garden has been fined by a district judge.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024 in Environmental problems news -
More than 1,100 anti-social behaviour cases reported to the Council in last six months
People in Swindon are being encouraged to continue to report instances of anti-social behaviour (ASB) so Swindon Borough Council and partner agencies can keep tackling the issues in local communities.
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2024 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Young people take the lead as youth centre takes shape
Young people across Swindon are playing a leading role in shaping the design of a new inclusive youth centre in Park North.
Published: Friday, 15th November 2024 in Social care and health news -
Adapted bungalows in Moredon and Walcot progressing to plan
Ongoing work to build new fully adapted in bungalows in both Moredon and Walcot is progressing well.
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2024 in Homes and property news -
Council uses extra government funding to support vulnerable residents during winter
Funding which will support vulnerable residents this winter with essential costs is being made available through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Plans for Swindon Railway Quarter moving forward
A project focused on the redevelopment of land around Swindon train station will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 in People and communities news -
Council’s culture has undergone a “sea change” says Local Government Association
Efforts to embed an open, transparent and collaborative culture at Swindon Borough Council have been recognised in a report by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 in Your council news -
Swindon’s Early Years Oral Health Inequalities project making strides in communities
As part of Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to Build a Fairer Swindon, public health specialists are working with local health partners to tackle dental health inequalities
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2024 in Health and wellbeing news -
New residents drop-in sessions added to ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ engagement activity
Seven new drop-in sessions are being organised across Swindon in December to give residents additional opportunities to connect with their council.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Residents help Council save more than half a million pounds through support of food waste service
More than four thousand tonnes of food waste have already been recycled by Swindon residents, helping Swindon Borough Council to save more than £500,000 since the service rolled out in November 2023.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Vision and priorities news -
Work experience programme highlights apprenticeship opportunities across Swindon Borough Council and Great Western Hospital
A work experience programme has been giving Year 10 and 11 students the opportunity to find out more about apprenticeships available at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Council.
Published: Friday, 1st November 2024 in Schools and education news -
Council hoping for more funding to continue its war on potholes
Having fixed 3,882 potholes across the Borough between April and September 2024, Swindon Borough Council is calling for further investment into local roads as part of the Autumn Budget
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Museum & Art Swindon opens its doors to schools
Children from schools across the Borough are being given a chance to set foot inside the new Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) venue and explore Swindon’s history and art collection.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
SEND pupils complete first half-term in Swindon
More than 60 young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have completed their first half-term at newly-created school places in three Swindon schools.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 in Schools and education news
