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Month-long campaign to promote mental wellbeing among young people
A partnership project in Swindon to promote mental wellbeing for children and young people has been launched.
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019 in Children and young people news-
Plans for M4 tunnel to go on display
A £26m major highways scheme, which is the next stage in unlocking thousands of homes and employment land at one of Swindon’s newest housing developments, will be unveiled to the public next week.
Published: Friday, 11th October 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Tech Fest returns to Central Library to showcase learning opportunities
People in Swindon will get a chance to see technologies of the future at a special event at Central Library on Saturday (12 Oct).
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019 in Schools and education news -
Running start for Beat the Street in Swindon
Beat the Street, Swindon’s giant walking and cycling initiative, is off to an incredible start with residents travelling more than 93,000 miles within the first few weeks of the game.
Published: Tuesday, 8th October 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Greenbridge roundabout to shine for good causes
The lighting display at the Greenbridge roundabout will be lit up in glorious technicolour over the next few weeks in support of a number of charities.
Published: Friday, 4th October 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council exploring ways of unblocking Rodbourne congestion hot spot
Traffic engineers are looking at ways of reducing congestion in Rodbourne, following feedback from local residents.
Published: Friday, 4th October 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Partners come together to make Town Centre a welcoming and safe environment
An initiative which is designed to discourage anti-social behaviour in Swindon Town Centre has been launched this week.
Published: Thursday, 3rd October 2019 in Antisocial behaviour news -
New project in Swindon to strengthen families and keep children out of care
Vulnerable children in Swindon at risk of being taken into care as a result of their parents’ issues with mental health, domestic violence or addiction will benefit from an early intervention project designed to keep families safely together at home.
Published: Thursday, 3rd October 2019 in Child protection news -
Care home run by Swindon Borough Council is praised by inspectors
A Council-run care home has been rated ‘Good’ in all categories following a recent inspection.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 in Adult social care and support news -
Government provides major funding boost for key Swindon highway schemes
Two major highway schemes in Swindon will benefit from more than £45m in government funding, it has been announced.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Excitement building ahead of Great Western Brick Show
The building blocks are in place for one of the biggest weekends of the year at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2019 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
People in Swindon asked for their views on future of transport in region
Residents and businesses are being asked for their views in order to help inform plans to improve transport links from Swindon to the South Midlands and East of England.
Published: Thursday, 26th September 2019 in Transport strategy news -
Beat the Street gets off on the right foot
Swindon’s latest Beat the Street campaign got off on the right foot yesterday (25 September) with an official launch at GWR Park on Faringdon Road.
Published: Thursday, 26th September 2019 in Health improvement programmes news -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by Swindon Borough Council that they now need to apply for school places for them.
Published: Tuesday, 24th September 2019 in Schools and education news -
New reading challenge aims to support adult literacy in Swindon
A new literacy programme inspired by one of Swindon’s most iconic landmarks is now underway.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in Libraries news -
Fun-packed day organised for Swindon’s Children in Care
Children in the care of Swindon Borough Council recently came together for a special celebration event at Lydiard Park.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in Children and young people news -
Pupils to be warned about the dangers of carrying weapons thanks to new awareness campaign
Swindon Borough Council is working with its partners to launch a campaign aimed at educating young people and parents about the risks associated with carrying weapons and drug abuse.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in Child protection news -
STEAM Museum is first stop for Council’s new art tour
A new pop-up art exhibition has officially opened at the STEAM Museum today (19 Sept).
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon Town legends turn back the clock for residents living with dementia
The glory years of Swindon Town were brought to life for a group of residents living with dementia as they met football heroes from the football club’s past.
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Court orders jailed former tenant to pay Council compensation for tenancy fraud
A former tenant who fraudulently obtained a council property by providing false information has been ordered by a judge to pay thousands of pounds back to Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in Council tenants news -
Public drop-in events to be held for key highways schemes
Swindon Borough Council is to hold a series of public consultations over the coming weeks to give people a chance to find out more about forthcoming highways projects.
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
New Brunel acquisition for STEAM
A very special paper knife, owned and used by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has recently been acquired by STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway and is now on public display at Swindon’s award-winning museum.
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
Residents encouraged to sign up for Beat the Street 2019
Beat the Street returns to Swindon next week (25 September) and residents can now pick up their cards ready to join in the fun when the game launches.
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019 in Health improvement programmes news -
Swindon’s iconic STEAM Museum prepares for 007 Christmas celebrations
It’s just 105 days until Christmas and staff at Swindon’s STEAM Museum are already jingling their bells.
Published: Tuesday, 10th September 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council to launch Swindon Community Lottery to help good causes
Swindon Borough Council will be among the first few local authorities in the country to launch its own online community lottery to support local good causes.
Published: Friday, 6th September 2019 in People and communities news -
Community can get involved in new Swindon urban meadows project
A project to enhance urban meadows and forest habitats while improving people’s health and wellbeing is about to be launched in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 6th September 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council joins Swindon Town to help fans recall their sporting memories.
Residents living with Dementia will come together at the County Ground on 18 September for a special day of sporting memories.
Published: Thursday, 5th September 2019 in Health improvement programmes news -
Week of activities to focus on the link between money and mental health
A series of activities will be taking place next week to highlight the link between money worries and mental health.
Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council to consult residents on potential change to how councillors are elected
Swindon Borough Council is running a public consultation on a potential change to its election cycle, with the option to move away from the current ‘by thirds’ election model to a ‘whole council’ model instead.
Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Three new schools to open in Swindon this week
Three new schools in Swindon will this week officially open their doors to pupils for the first time.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 in Schools and education news
