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Council’s First World War Tommy statue goes on a tour of Swindon
People of all ages and from all parts of Swindon have the chance to pay their respects to the fallen now that a life-size soldier has begun a tour of the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news-
Council has preparations in place ahead of winter season
Preparations are in place should freezing temperatures hit the borough over the coming months.
Published: Friday, 19th October 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council to hand popular community centre to Age UK
Toothill Community Centre will be transformed into a vibrant activity hub as Age UK Wiltshire prepares to take over the running of the centre.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018 in Homes and property news -
Final week of Beat the Street could see Swindon set a new record
Swindonians have run to the moon, it has been confirmed.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Website promoting learning opportunities launched in Swindon
A Swindon Borough Council initiative aimed at promoting lifelong learning now has a brand new website.
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 in Schools and education news -
Forward Swindon to be brought in-house to continue good progress on key town centre projects
Plans to bring Swindon Borough Council’s regeneration company in-house so it can work even more closely with the local authority’s Economy team have been announced following a Forward Swindon Limited (FSL) Board meeting last Friday (12 Oct).
Published: Monday, 15th October 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Coate Roundabout improvements rescheduled for later this month
The resurfacing and relining of a busy Swindon roundabout will now take place in a fortnight’s time after the original work was rescheduled.
Published: Sunday, 7th October 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Residents to have their say on the future of Swindon’s waste collection and series of drop-in events
Since the launch of an engagement period on the future of Swindon’s waste collection service more than 2,400 people have given their feedback to Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 5th October 2018 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Council to offer free park and ride service to help tackle congestion
A free park and ride service will this weekend run from Wroughton Park and Ride to Kemble Drive in a bid to minimise congestion around the Outlet Village.
Published: Friday, 5th October 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Residents asked to make a pledge for World Mental Health Day
Swindon Borough Council is calling on residents to pledge an action they will take to look after their mental health.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 in Health and wellbeing news -
White Horse Federation gets behind fostering recruitment drive
Swindon Borough Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers has received the backing of The White Horse Federation.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 in Children and young people news -
Council continues to bark up the right tree for its stray dog service
Swindon Borough Council’s Licensing team has one again received top marks from the RSPCA for its stray dog service.
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018 in Licences and permits news -
LEGO® Adventures Coming to STEAM Museum
Swindon’s STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway will soon be opening its doors to a weekend full of LEGO® action and adventure at the Great Western Brick Show.
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Residents encouraged to start recycling more this Recycle Week
Swindon Borough Council is launching a campaign to encourage people to recycle more of their waste.
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Drivers to be fined for inconsiderate parking
Residents will soon be able to report inconsiderate drivers as the Council implements new powers from October.
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018 in Parking tickets and bus lane fines news -
Council acts to keep people safe with Old Town cameras
A popular Old Town nightspot has been made safer for everyone thanks to the installation of five new CCTV cameras.
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Views sought for new car parking standards
Swindon Borough Council is seeking the views of members of the public as it seeks to update its Parking Standards document
Published: Friday, 21st September 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Residents asked for feedback on Outlet Centre traffic proposals
Proposals aimed at managing congestion around one of Swindon’s busiest retail centres are being shared with local residents and motorists.
Published: Thursday, 20th September 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Running start for Beat the Street in Swindon
Beat the Street, Swindon’s giant walking and cycling initiative, is off to a running start with residents travelling more than 83,000 miles within the first week of the game.
Published: Thursday, 20th September 2018 in Health and wellbeing news -
What are we doing about knife crime?
A blog post by the Community Safety Leader as part of Wiltshire Police's Operation Sceptre
Published: Wednesday, 19th September 2018 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Council, CCG and GWH shortlisted for special award in health and social care
Swindon Borough Council, working in partnership with Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Great Western Hospital, has been shortlisted for its excellence in caring for elderly people in this year’s Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018 in Adult social care and support news -
Access work for new County Ground sports facility underway
A new state-of-the-art £2.2m Community ‘Club Hub’ facility on the County Ground recreational ground has moved a step closer with the start of access road improvements leading on to the site.
Published: Friday, 14th September 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Museum and Art Gallery exhibition to mark special centenary
A hundred years after the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibition exploring the impact of the conflict on the landscape and people of Wiltshire.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked to feed in to Council’s Waste Strategy
Swindon Borough Council is looking at a range of options to increase recycling and reduce waste across the borough as part of its new draft Waste Strategy.
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Location confirmed for Temporary Winter Housing project and new day centre
The Council’s scheme to house rough sleepers during the winter months will this year be based at the former Riverside School site off Queens Drive.
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018 in Homes and property news -
Council promotes free blood pressure tests
Swindon Borough Council is urging local residents to get their blood pressure checked for free as part of national Know Your Numbers Week.
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018 in Health and your lifestyle news -
Council’s digital services strategy to go before Cabinet
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will be asked this week (5 Sep) to endorse a strategy which aims to encourage more residents to access Council services online.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September 2018 in Customer Services news -
Council to seek solutions to Rodbourne traffic problems
Swindon Borough Council is considering a number of solutions to help alleviate congestion in the Rodbourne area.
Published: Friday, 31st August 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council seeks developers for former Aspen House site
Swindon Borough Council is looking to breathe new life into the old Aspen House site in the town centre.
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Heritage community backs Council’s vision for Railway Village
Swindon Borough Council has submitted a bid to Historic England for permission to establish a Heritage Action Zone at the Railway Village.
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018 in Planning and regeneration news
