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Council’s Christmas party for volunteers is the star on top of the tree
Volunteers who give their valuable time to care for others make an enormous contribution to society, and this week their selflessness will be marked with a Christmassy extravaganza.
Published: Wednesday, 5th December 2018 in Health improvement programmes news-
Shoppers offered early Christmas present in shape of free Park and Ride
People looking to do their final bits of Christmas shopping at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre Swindon will be able to take advantage of a free park and ride service from this weekend.
Published: Thursday, 13th December 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Lonely residents get an early Christmas present thanks to special party
Isolated residents came together for some early Christmas cheer at a special party organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Health and Wellbeing team.
Published: Wednesday, 12th December 2018 in Adult social care and support news -
Eight sites in Council’s strategic land assessment deemed unsuitable
A number of sites which had been identified as having potential for future development in Swindon Borough Council’s Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) have been re-assessed as no longer being suitable following feedback from local residents.
Published: Monday, 10th December 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Plans to transform Wellington Street to be displayed for the public
The proposals to revamp the main thoroughfare from the railway station to the town centre will be on display for all to see later this week.
Published: Wednesday, 5th December 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council to help children affected by alcohol following successful funding bid
A new programme, which aims to help families whose lives have been affected by alcohol, will be rolled out in Swindon thanks to funding from the Government.
Published: Tuesday, 4th December 2018 in Health and wellbeing news -
Survey aims to plug gaps in town’s electric vehicle charging map
People in Swindon are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to understand the demand for electric vehicle charging points in the town.
Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018 in Business and investment news -
Evening of celebrations for local foster care heroes
Over 130 people gathered at the STEAM Museum on Tuesday evening to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Swindon Borough Council’s foster carers.
Published: Friday, 30th November 2018 in Fostering a child news -
Council puts plastic recycling proposal on hold until publication of government strategy
A proposal to turn Swindon households’ plastic waste into a fuel for industry has been put on hold until after the Government publishes its new Resources and Waste Strategy.
Published: Wednesday, 28th November 2018 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Cranes on the horizon as £270m North Star development gets big thumbs up
Swindon will have to get used to there being snow all year round after one of the town’s most exciting regeneration schemes was given the go ahead by councillors this evening.
Published: Tuesday, 27th November 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council strategy to deal with waste to be discussed by Cabinet
Councillors will decide on proposals to change the way Swindon Borough Council manages its waste over the next decade at next week’s Cabinet meeting (5 Dec).
Published: Tuesday, 27th November 2018 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Light at the end of the Tunnel for pedestrians as walkway’s opening hours extended
A key pedestrian walkway which links the Town Centre with the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon has been fully reopened, thanks to Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Monday, 26th November 2018 in Homes and property news -
Bus companies give thumbs up to Regent Circus bus corridor improvements
Swindon’s two main bus companies have praised a scheme which will improve bus journeys through the town centre.
Published: Friday, 23rd November 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Step into Christmas at STEAM
Christmas will come early at Swindon’s STEAM museum with market stalls, musical entertainment and Santa bringing festive cheer to visitors next weekend.
Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Park and Ride service to serve Outlet Centre and STEAM in run-up to Christmas
Shoppers visiting the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre Swindon in the run-up to Christmas will be able to take advantage of a new park and ride service, which has been introduced to help ease congestion in the local area.
Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Lydiard House steps back in time for Christmas display
Visitors to Lydiard House will be able to step back in time and experience what the decorated halls would have been like in Georgian times over the festive season.
Published: Wednesday, 21st November 2018 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Local firm backs council’s fostering campaign
Swindon based insurance company Zurich has lent its support to the Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers.
Published: Tuesday, 20th November 2018 in Fostering a child news -
Council launches consultation on Moonrakers roundabout works
A public consultation has been launched on proposals for major improvement works at the Moonrakers junction.
Published: Tuesday, 20th November 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council and Homes England in talks with Zurich over exciting new office space at Kimmerfields
One of Swindon’s major employers is in talks with Swindon Borough Council and Homes England to cement its position in the town centre by becoming a main occupier on the Kimmerfields regeneration site.
Published: Friday, 16th November 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Parents and young people asked to contribute to an inspection of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) services
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will be carrying out an inspection of Swindon's services for children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Published: Thursday, 15th November 2018 in Children and young people news -
State-of-the-art sports facility will be built in Swindon
A brand new £3.6m state-of-the-art sports hub is coming to Swindon after councillors gave it the big thumbs up.
Published: Thursday, 15th November 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council extends town centre protection order
A protection order designed to make the town centre a clean and safe place has been extended by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Mischief Makers to celebrate fun summer of reading
Thousands of children in Swindon caught the reading bug this summer as part of the Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge.
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018 in Children's library services news -
Council praises Government plan for young care leavers
The Council has backed a Government scheme to support young people leaving care.
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018 in Adult social care and support news -
Council joins Swindon Town in helping fans to unlock their sporting memories
Football legends from Swindon Town will be on hand at a special event for people with dementia.
Published: Monday, 12th November 2018 in Adult social care and support news -
New truck names have wheelie bin worth it
The Council has unveiled the new names of its recycling trucks following a public competition on social media.
Published: Friday, 9th November 2018 in Rubbish and recycling collection days news -
Bristol Street Tunnel to be reopened tomorrow
Shoppers and workers will be able to use the Bristol Street Tunnel from 9am tomorrow morning (9 Nov) following work behind the scenes by Swindon Borough Council and site partners.
Published: Thursday, 8th November 2018 in People and communities news -
Brownfield site to be turned into car park to aid future regeneration plans
Work to give shoppers more space to park their cars has begun in earnest.
Published: Thursday, 8th November 2018 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon Night Shelter to run new Riverside day centre
A new day centre which will act as a safe space for some of the town’s most vulnerable people will be run by Swindon Night Shelter, it has been confirmed.
Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018 in Homes and property news -
Improving digital services for Swindon Borough Council tenants
Swindon Borough Council has launched a new online repairs system for its tenants to make the process for reporting problems more efficient and convenient.
Published: Friday, 2nd November 2018 in Council tenants news
