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Time running out for older people to qualify for Government payment
Older people have until 18 August to put in a claim for Pension Credit to qualify for the £650 Cost of Living Payment.
Published: Monday, 8th August 2022 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news-
Swindon’s Great Western Brick Show celebrates 20 years at STEAM
One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage.
Published: Tuesday, 16th August 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Young people encouraged to join Summer Reading Challenge
There are plenty of incentives for young people to join in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022 in Libraries news -
Further chance for public to see Fleming Way transformation plans
The public will have another chance next week to view plans for the £33m transformation of Fleming Way as well as find out how journeys will be affected as the work is carried out.
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council pilot scheme provides slow cookers to lower income households
Free, energy efficient slow cookers are being given to 60 lower income families as part of a pilot scheme run by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2022 in Adult social care and support news -
Swindon and Wiltshire awarded more than £1.5m from Safer Streets fund
Residents in Swindon and Wiltshire will benefit from funding from the Home Office to improve community safety.
Published: Friday, 29th July 2022 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Contractor to replace defective road surface layer next week
A residential road, which was repaired four years ago, will be closed next week so the contractor can replace the surface.
Published: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 in Highways news -
More than 80,000 Swindon households receive energy payment
More than £12m in Government funding has been issued to residents across Swindon to help with rising energy costs.
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
Kids can visit Lydiard House Museum for just £1 this summer
Swindon’s Lydiard House has a host of activities for the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to new exhibitions.
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022 in Events news -
Children can enjoy Swindon’s STEAM Museum for just £1 this summer
STEAM’s fantastic ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer is back in time for the summer holidays.
Published: Tuesday, 19th July 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Upgraded LED street lights across Swindon results in at least 60 per cent reduction in energy usage
Swindon Borough Council has made a significant dent to its carbon footprint and electricity bills after converting 26,000 street lights to LEDs.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 in Children and young people news -
Kirby Close subway underneath Queens Drive to be replaced with signalised toucan crossing
Works are expected to begin on Monday, 1 August to close the subway near Kirby Close, and replace it with a toucan crossing.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 in Highways news -
Improvements to Whalebridge junction to start next week
Changes will be made to a town centre junction from Monday (18 July) to improve traffic flow in the local area.
Published: Thursday, 14th July 2022 in Planning and regeneration news -
STEAM Museum prepares to launch its final exhibition of the year
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will open its final exhibition of the year on Saturday (16 July).
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Revised vehicle barrier design pushes Mead Way closer to finishing line
The end is near for a road scheme after Swindon Borough Council approved revised designs for road barriers along Mead Way.
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022 in Highways news -
Council asks residents for their views on PSPO at Lydiard Park
An order to ensure dog owners act responsibly in Lydiard Park is currently up for renewal.
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022 in Licences and permits news -
Five new works added to Museum and Art Gallery collection
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has recently been gifted five exceptional works by Harold Dearden (1888 – 1962).
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Local community thanked for its support after Swindon misses out in GBR HQ bid
Local people and organisations have been praised for their passionate support of Swindon's bid to become the home of the new Great British Railways HQ.
Published: Tuesday, 5th July 2022 in Town centre regeneration news -
Residents can have their say on order to tackle dog fouling in Swindon
An order, which aims to tackle irresponsible dog owners, is up for renewal and Swindon Borough Council would like to hear if local residents would like it extended.
Published: Monday, 4th July 2022 in Licences and permits news -
Former museum and art gallery building to be offered for sale
A prominent Grade II listed building in Old Town will be offered for sale and local groups will have the chance to stake a claim for it.
Published: Monday, 27th June 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council to submit Levelling Up bid to help get the Oasis back open
Swindon Borough Council will submit an £8m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help bring forward plans to reopen the Oasis Leisure Centre.
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Independent review of Council to be discussed by Cabinet
Swindon has the building blocks required to fulfil its potential and ambitions and these would be the envy of many places, according to an independent review of Swindon Borough Council
Published: Friday, 17th June 2022 in Vision and priorities news -
Swindon pensioners urged to check they’re not missing out on Pension Credit
All people of State Pension age in Swindon to check or re-check their eligibility to claim Pension Credit.
Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2022 in Adult social care and support news -
Still time to get involved in solar panel and storage group-buying scheme
Residents still have time to invest in renewable energy generation through group-buying scheme for solar panels and storage.
Published: Monday, 13th June 2022 in Climate change news -
Whalebridge Junction to undergo improvements as part of Fleming Way upgrade
A town centre junction will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow as part of plans to transform Fleming Way.
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Special guests confirmed for STEAM’s new Film and Comic Con
A brilliant line-up of special guests have now been confirmed for Swindon’s Stars of Time Comic Con, which will take place at STEAM later this month.
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at two special events this week
Lydiard Park will host a weekend of Jubilee celebrations this week to celebrate 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
All the roads that will be closed for Jubilee street parties and celebrations
A host of events and street parties are being held across Swindon to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the extended bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June.
Published: Friday, 27th May 2022 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Cost of living campaign launched to help Swindon residents
Swindon Borough Council, Citizens Advice Swindon and Crosslight Advice have joined forces to launch a new campaign to help local residents mitigate the cost of living crisis.
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2022 in Benefits and Swindon Money Matters news -
New hotel and conference facilities the latest jewel in Lydiard’s crown
Lydiard Park’s Hotel and Conference Centre has undergone a major refurbishment as part of ongoing plans to make the Swindon Borough Council-owned country park more sustainable.
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2022 in Recreation, leisure and culture news
