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New issues with water table force contractor to revise White Hart roundabout reconstruction scheme
Reinforced plastic grids are being added to the base of White Hart roundabout after the levels of groundwater were found to be much higher than expected underneath the road.
Published: Tuesday, 7th September 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news-
Council appoints HemingwayDesign to create a place brand for Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone
Work is underway to put Swindon’s historic railway heritage on the map.
Published: Tuesday, 21st September 2021 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council seeks views on proposed PSPOs in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen
Swindon Borough Council wants residents’ views on the creation of two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are designed to curb anti-social behaviour from a minority of people who drink excessive alcohol in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen.
Published: Friday, 17th September 2021 in Forms news -
Council tackles fly-tipping in the Borough
Swindon Borough Council is cracking down on fly-tipping in the Borough with a refreshed approach to catching culprits.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
First phase of Fleming Way rejuvenation to get underway with car park demolition
A town centre car park will be demolished later this month to help pave the way for a major £33m scheme to improve Swindon town centre.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary, junior or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by the Council that they now need to apply for school places for them.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Schools and education news -
Swindon retailers urged to Be the Change and end the sale of peat compost
Swindon Borough Council is calling on shops and garden centres across the Borough to stop selling peat compost to amateur gardeners ahead of a potential England-wide ban from 2024.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Artworks from the Swindon Collection go on display at STEAM this weekend
A special art exhibition in Swindon’s STEAM Museum, which showcases stunning artwork and travel posters, has been extended to coincide with Heritage Open Days.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 in Forms news -
Art on Tour meets Heritage Open Days
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be displaying several artworks from the Swindon Collection during Heritage Open Days this weekend.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 in Forms news -
Swindon’s rich history celebrated with Heritage Open Days this weekend
Over the weekend (11 and 12 September) residents are invited into some of Swindon’s most interesting historic buildings free of charge.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Planning permission granted for up to 1,550 new homes at the New Eastern Villages
The latest phase of what will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country has been given planning permission by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021 in Homes and property news -
Still time for residents to have their say on revised Local Plan
Local people still have three weeks to give their views on proposed changes to Swindon’s Local Plan.
Published: Thursday, 26th August 2021 in Forms news -
New Police and Crime Commissioner elected for Swindon and Wiltshire
Conservative candidate Philip Wilkinson has been elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th August 2021 in Forms news -
Online consultation launched for new Coate Water play area
Plans for a new children’s play area at Coate Water Park are making progress, and Swindon Borough Council is keen to hear residents’ thoughts.
Published: Tuesday, 17th August 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Planning permission granted for new homes in South Marston and Rowborough
Swindon Borough Council has granted planning permission for 2,380 new homes at South Marston and Rowborough as part of the New Eastern Villages development (NEV).
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Forms news -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Queens Drive £34m regeneration project moves on to next stage
The next phase of a regeneration project which will see £34m invested as part of a development on Queens Drive has started.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Homes and property news -
Swindon’s GCSE pupils celebrate results after two tough COVID-hit years
More than 2,000 pupils in schools across Swindon received their results today.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Schools and education news -
Swindon to host key event as part of national Zero Carbon Tour
Next month (September), Swindon Borough Council will host a local event for businesses from across the Borough, as part of a 12-week Zero Carbon Tour across the UK, ahead of (COP26) in Glasgow.
Published: Thursday, 12th August 2021 in Environmental health news -
Fortnightly recycling box collections to resume in Swindon
Fortnightly recycling box collections will restart in Swindon from next week (16 Aug) after a brief period of disruption.
Published: Thursday, 12th August 2021 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Just over a week until the Police and Crime Commissioner Election
There is now just over a week to go until the polls open for the Police and Crime Commissioner Election.
Published: Wednesday, 11th August 2021 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Check-in system introduced at Swindon’s HWRC
From tomorrow (12 August) a new check-in system will launch at Swindon’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate to improve customer experience and site security.
Published: Wednesday, 11th August 2021 in Recycling in Swindon news -
Swindon students celebrate A-Level results
Swindon’s A-Level students are celebrating another year of great results across the town.
Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021 in Children and young people news -
Swindon in the running for zero emission buses
Bus users in the town could benefit from new zero emission buses as Swindon Borough Council makes it through to the next stage of the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme
Published: Friday, 6th August 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
The Beat the Street physical activity game is returning to Swindon this autumn
The Beat the Street game is back. The walking and cycling initiative that has twice turned Swindon into a real-life interactive game is returning from Wednesday, 15 September to Wednesday, 27 October.
Published: Friday, 6th August 2021 in People and communities news -
Lydiard House Museum to reopen on 5 August
The Swindon Borough Council-owned and operated Lydiard House Museum will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday (5 August).
Published: Thursday, 5th August 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council and SWLEP pay tribute to Honda’s lasting legacy in Swindon
Swindon is preparing to build on the successful legacy left by the Japanese car giant Honda, as the last cars rolled off the production line at its South Marston factory this week.
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021 in Business and investment news -
Local people can now have their say on Swindon’s draft Local Plans
People living in Swindon are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the Borough’s Local Plan and Local Transport Plan.
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021 in Planning and regeneration news -
STEAM launch two special exhibitions celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the GWR Hospital
This year, STEAM is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Western Railway Hospital on Faringdon Road with two new special exhibitions.
Published: Tuesday, 27th July 2021 in Arts and entertainment news -
Significant work required to increase life expectancy of White Hart roundabout
Major reconstruction work will start at White Hart roundabout next month to increase the life expectancy of the road.
Published: Monday, 26th July 2021 in New Eastern Villages news
