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Swindon expands food waste recycling to flats in push for greener future
Swindon’s food waste recycling service is being rolled out to flats in the Borough.
Published: Monday, 9th June 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news-
Swindon’s car club goes electric
Swindon’s car club has taken delivery of its first fully electric vehicle this month, thanks to funding from the Wichelstowe development.
Published: Wednesday, 25th June 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Kebab shop to remain closed after severe rat infestation discovered
A District Judge has ordered the owner of a Manchester Road kebab shop to keep his premises closed after being shown evidence of a major rat infestation.
Published: Thursday, 19th June 2025 in Environmental problems news -
Lydiard Park gears up for packed summer of events
Swindon’s historic Lydiard Park will welcome visitors for a spectacular programme of summer outdoor events.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Summer of free family fun coming to Wharf Green
Wharf Green in Swindon town centre will be transformed into a pop-up park hosting a number of free family events this summer.
Published: Friday, 13th June 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Train station transformation on track with important funding boost
A game-changing regeneration scheme, which will transform Swindon railway station and the surrounding land, has received another significant cash injection to kick-start the project.
Published: Friday, 13th June 2025 in Business and investment news -
Council recognises excellence in local building industry
A £33.5m project to build a brand new urgent and emergency care development at the Great Western Hospital was one of the winners at an event to showcase building excellence in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 12th June 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Local residents nail it with new DIY skills
Local residents have completed a six-week course, giving them new skills and confidence to carry out basic DIY tasks in their homes.
Published: Thursday, 5th June 2025 in Homes and property news -
Council thanks local heroes during Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers across Swindon have been recognised at a special celebration event held as part of Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June).
Published: Thursday, 5th June 2025 in People and communities news -
Sports hub plans kick on with backing from Wilts FA
Exciting plans for a new community sports hub in Wichelstowe have scored highly with the local community following a recent consultation.
Published: Wednesday, 4th June 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Partners commit to continue to make Swindon safer
Tackling domestic abuse, disrupting organised crime and improving safety within the night-time economy are some of the priorities local agencies in Swindon will focus on over the next three years.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 in Community safety news -
Tenants invited to talk to the Council
Tenants in council-owned properties are being invited to speak to senior councillors at four dedicated engagement sessions next week.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 in Homes and property news -
Swindon’s Armed Forces Day just a month away
The countdown is well and truly on for the return of Armed Forces Day in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025 in People and communities news -
Power in numbers: Swindon saves as Solar Together scheme returns
With more than 600 residents having participated since 2022, Swindon Borough Council has partnered with iChoosr, the specialists in group buying, to repeat the successful Solar Together scheme.
Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025 in Climate change news -
Highworth golf course options to be discussed by councillors
A proposal which could see part of a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth earmarked for up to 700 homes, as many as half of which could be affordable, will be discussed by Cabinet next week.
Published: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
‘Swindon croc’ returns to Museum & Art Swindon
Swindon’s famous ‘croc’ has now returned to its home at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) in a new exhibition.
Published: Friday, 23rd May 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon makes waves at UKREiiF
Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, championed Swindon at the country’s largest public and private sector investment forum this week.
Published: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 in Business and investment news -
Response to Regulator of Social Housing Regulatory Judgement
Swindon Borough Council has reaffirmed its determination to improve housing services to tenants following the judgement published today (14 May) by the Regulator of Social Housing.
Published: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 in Homes and property news -
STEAM Museum: Return of the Comic Con
Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month.
Published: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Foster carers across Swindon share their stories
With more than 300 children currently in the care of the Council, and a third of these placed outside the local area, local people are being asked to consider becoming a foster carer.
Published: Monday, 12th May 2025 in Social care and health news -
Partners strengthen ties to help fully restore Health Hydro
A plan to fully restore Swindon’s historic Health Hydro has been given a boost after key stakeholders strengthened their commitment to the cause.
Published: Friday, 9th May 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Council marks VE Day with flag raising ceremony
Local people joined senior leaders of Swindon Borough Council at a special flag-raising ceremony on VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War today (8 May).
Published: Thursday, 8th May 2025 in Events news -
Young people full of beans thanks to mobile café training opportunities
A group of budding baristas are getting a good grounding in the world of work.
Published: Thursday, 8th May 2025 in Jobs and careers news -
Carriage Works steams onto construction awards shortlist
The restoration of Swindon’s historic Carriage Works has been shortlisted in prestigious regional awards which showcase excellence in the construction industry.
Published: Friday, 2nd May 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Two Swindon schools aiming to be top of the class in national awards
Two Swindon primary schools will be vying to take the crown of ‘Primary School of the Year’ in education’s own version of the Oscars.
Published: Thursday, 1st May 2025 in Education news -
Bringing the gharial back to Museum & Art Swindon
Bringing Swindon’s famous gharial back to Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) is no easy task, but a group of young people have been eager to get their claws in.
Published: Thursday, 17th April 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Vast majority of pupils offered a place at their preferred primary school
Nearly all pupils have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school in September, Swindon Borough Council has announced today (16 April).
Published: Wednesday, 16th April 2025 in Schools and education news -
Investment interest in Swindon high following House of Lords showcase
Investor interest in Swindon has been boosted by a recent House of Lords event to showcase the town, councillors were told last night (14 April).
Published: Tuesday, 15th April 2025 in Business and investment news -
Almost 10,000 trees planted in Swindon over past five months
The Borough of Swindon has become greener, thanks to the efforts of volunteer tree planters.
Published: Friday, 11th April 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Increased customer service support available in town centre
Local residents who need support with council services can now receive it via one central location in the town centre.
Published: Friday, 11th April 2025 in Libraries news
