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  NEV transport schemes on display at Grange Leisure Centre on Saturday

  Residents have another chance to give their views on proposals for four major transport schemes in the east of Swindon.

  Published: Thursday, 12th April 2018 in People and communities news
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  Second phase of Mannington improvements set to start

  Scheme to alleviate congestion at busy roundabout to resume on Monday, 16 April during off-peak hours.

  Published: Wednesday, 11th April 2018 in Roads parking and transport news
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  Brunel’s drawing instruments join STEAM collection

  Set of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s technical drawing instruments acquired by Museum of the Great Western Railway.

  Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 in Planning and regeneration news

• NEV transport schemes to be presented at two public drop-in events

  Residents will have the chance to give their views on proposals for four major transport schemes in the east of Swindon.

  Published: Thursday, 29th March 2018 in People and communities news

• Residents asked to look out for poll cards as countdown to Voter ID pilot begins

  Residents will need their poll card to vote at 3 May local elections as Swindon takes part in Government pilot to reduce voter fraud.

  Published: Thursday, 29th March 2018 in Councillors, democracy and elections news

• Summer opening hours at HWRC to come into force from Sunday

  Swindon’s Household Waste Recycling Centre will be open for longer hours from Sunday, 1 April.

  Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018 in Bins rubbish and recycling news

• Local builders and designers recognised at awards ceremony

  Building Excellence awards recognises local builders and designers producing good compliance and excellent standards of work.

  Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018 in Planning and regeneration news

• New exhibition to launch at STEAM

  'The GWR Publicity Machine' explores the history of the GWR’s publicity department and the wonderful advertising it produced.

  Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018 in Planning and regeneration news

• New hoardings signal fresh start for Kimmerfields regeneration

  Proposals for how the site will be taken forward to be presented to Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet in Autumn 2018.

  Published: Saturday, 24th March 2018 in Planning and regeneration news

• Work starts on the next phase of development in Canalside

  Development of urban café, bar and dining room to continue throughout year with expected opening in early 2019.

  Published: Friday, 23rd March 2018 in Planning and regeneration news

• New book to show Swindon life throughout 20th Century

  A book showcasing the life and history of an ‘ordinary’ Swindon family throughout the 20th Century set to be launched Tuesday, 27 March.

  Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018 in People and communities news

• The Great Lydiard Park Easter Trail

  With the Easter holidays just around the corner, Lydiard Park has a number of Easter-themed events for all the family to enjoy.

  Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018 in People and communities news

• Regent Circus bus corridor improvements to get underway

  A scheme to rejuvenate Regent Circus and improve bus journeys through the town centre will start on Monday, 26 March.

  Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018 in Roads parking and transport news

• Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council to retire

  John Gilbert announces retirement from council after almost forty years working in local government.

  Published: Monday, 12th March 2018 in Councillors, democracy and elections news

• Swindon’s home care set to get the family touch

  First City Nursing and Care awarded ten-year contract to provide domiciliary care services in Swindon.

  Published: Wednesday, 7th March 2018 in Health and wellbeing news

• Latest technology to be showcased at Central Library this Saturday

  Digital and Technology Day on 10 March to showcase technology in use across Swindon as well as what's on offer at our libraries.

  Published: Tuesday, 6th March 2018 in People and communities news

• See how your Council Tax is being spent on Swindon services

  Households to receive booklet breaking down how the Council spends its money to support and improve Swindon.

  Published: Monday, 5th March 2018 in Councillors, democracy and elections news

• Community Meals team brave the bad weather to deliver meals to Wiltshire residents

  Swindon's Community Meals team will battle today's snowy conditions to deliver food to 150 vulnerable people across Wiltshire.

  Published: Saturday, 3rd March 2018 in People and communities news

• Council’s Highways team battles extreme conditions to keep major routes clear

  Highway crews have been ploughing and gritting main routes following heavy snowfall last night.

  Published: Friday, 2nd March 2018 in Roads parking and transport news

• Green-fingered residents encouraged to sign up to garden waste service

  Fortnightly collection via green wheelie bin recycles garden waste into environmentally-friendly soil improver.

  Published: Monday, 26th February 2018 in Bins rubbish and recycling news

• Caravan to provide short breaks for Swindon foster families

  Council buys caravan for foster carers and their children to enjoy weekends and short breaks at Cotswold Water Park.

  Published: Sunday, 18th February 2018 in Children and young people news
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  Greenbridge roundabout poppy display to showcase new digital possibilites

  Swindon’s roundabout traditions to continue with unique lighting display for Remembrance Day commemorations.

  Published: Friday, 9th February 2018 in Roads parking and transport news

• Council bids to cut pollution in Kinghill Road area

  Air Quality Action plan proposed as research reveals nitrogen dioxide levels exceed acceptable levels.

  Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018 in Health and wellbeing news

• Homeless charity will feel the warmth of Big Swindon Knit

  Volunteer knitters to attend tea party at Mayor's Parlour and make blankets for Swindon's homeless.

  Published: Tuesday, 30th January 2018 in Health and wellbeing news

• Wootton Bassett Road footway reconstruction to get underway

  Major work will see temporary traffic lights in operation during off-peak hours from Monday, 29 January.

  Published: Monday, 22nd January 2018 in Roads parking and transport news

• Volunteers offer friendship to those who need it most

  Council-led initiative announces drop-in sessions for volunteers interested in offering companionship to lonely people.

  Published: Friday, 19th January 2018 in Health and wellbeing news

• Design for multi-million pound Mead Way upgrade underway

  Congestion reduction plans reach detailed design stage as key Swindon road gets set for £4m investment.

  Published: Thursday, 28th December 2017 in Roads parking and transport news

• Parents urged to meet primary and infant school places deadline

  Online applications encouraged as admissions period enters final three weeks.

  Published: Wednesday, 27th December 2017 in Children and young people news

• Over two hundred acts of Christmas kindness from local people

  ‘Give a gift at Christmas’ scheme will see presents delivered to Swindon residents spending Christmas Day alone.

  Published: Thursday, 21st December 2017 in Health and wellbeing news

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