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Swindon residents urged to play their part as GWH experiences soaring COVID-19 cases
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) is now treating well over 100 COVID-19 patients and has warned that these numbers are continuing to climb.
Published: Monday, 11th January 2021 in Health and wellbeing news-
Rapper launches online challenge for Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow
Science Rapper Jon Chase launched a challenge to young people across social media this week, in the lead up to next month’s Festival of Tomorrow.
Published: Monday, 18th January 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked for their views on where new cycling facilities should be located
New facilities for people to park their bikes could pop up around Swindon as a way of encouraging more people on to two wheels.
Published: Friday, 15th January 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
People warned to look out for COVID cons
Local partners working together to provide support during the pandemic, are warning residents and businesses not to fall victim to any COVID-19-related scams.
Published: Friday, 8th January 2021 in People and communities news -
Council to provide support to vulnerable Swindon residents at risk of COVID-19
A package of support measures is in place for local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.
Published: Wednesday, 6th January 2021 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council statement regarding primary school closures
The Government has issued very clear advice that primary schools in Swindon should reopen this week following the Christmas holidays and our schools are working very hard to achieve this.
Published: Monday, 4th January 2021 in Schools and education news -
Council’s flagship housing development making good progress
The first phase of a major project to build 149 affordable homes in Swindon is now beginning to take shape.
Published: Thursday, 31st December 2020 in Homes and property news -
Residents urged to welcome in the New Year at home
People across Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to limit their New Year’s Eve celebrations to staying at home with members of their own household to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 over the festive period.
Published: Wednesday, 30th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Government moves Swindon into Tier 4 restrictions following rise in COVID-19 cases
Swindon residents will face additional restrictions with the Borough set to be moved up to the Tier 4 ‘Stay Home’ Alert level by the Government from tomorrow (31 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 30th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Government backs Bus Boulevard scheme to transform Fleming Way
Swindon has been given a belated £25m Christmas present by the Government which will help pave the way for a new bus interchange and gateway into the town centre.
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020 in Planning and regeneration news -
Swindon Borough to move into Tier 3 restrictions
The Government have announced today that Swindon Borough is to move into the Tier 3 ‘Very High’ alert level.
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 in People and communities news -
Christmas cheer spread to local children thanks to kind-hearted gestures
Christmas has come early for some local children and families thanks to kind-hearted gestures from residents and businesses in the town.
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 in Children and young people news -
Council appoints contractors for upcoming New Eastern Villages highways schemes
Swindon Borough Council has appointed contractors for the next major highways schemes as part of the New Eastern Villages development.
Published: Sunday, 20th December 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum now open for festive visits
Families and train buffs looking for a great day out over the festive period are being encouraged to take a trip back in time at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow is back for 2021
A hugely successful science and technology festival, which was held for the first time in Swindon last February, will make a return in 2021.
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council encourages tenants to have their say on rent proposals
Swindon Borough Council tenants will be given the chance to have their say on proposals to change the amount of rent they pay in 2021/22.
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Council to support families in need this Christmas, with the distribution of supermarket vouchers
Thousands of families will be offered supermarket vouchers ahead of the Christmas and February half-term school holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020 in Schools and education news -
Wolsely Avenue to be partially closed as Queens Drive redevelopment progresses
A Park South road will be partially closed next week while a temporary bridge is erected to enable the Queens Drive redevelopment to continue.
Published: Friday, 11th December 2020 in Homes and property news -
Council’s own red and white army will be on hand to offer COVID advice to Town fans
A group of community engagement officers will greet Swindon Town fans as they return to the County Ground for their first home match since March.
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Public urged to limit unnecessary contacts before they form Christmas bubbles
With less than two weeks before families begin to form their Christmas bubbles, residents are being encouraged to reduce any unnecessary contact with people not in their household.
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council writes to more than a thousand local businesses to remind them of key COVID-19 advice
Businesses across Swindon will receive a letter from the Council’s Director of Public Health reminding them of the key role they must continue to play to keep COVID-19 at bay.
Published: Wednesday, 9th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Swindon’s community forest has target of planting half a million trees
In the next five months, Swindon’s Great Western Community Forest will be one of 10 community forests across England planting more than 500 hectares of trees thanks to a new £12.1 million fund.
Published: Monday, 7th December 2020 in Health and wellbeing news -
Council and inSwindon join forces to keep shoppers safe this Christmas
Swindon Borough Council and inSwindon BID Company have teamed up to ensure town centre shoppers are kept safe this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020 in Business and investment news -
Important changes to waste and recycling Christmas and New Year collections
Households in Swindon are being reminded about some important changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
Published: Thursday, 3rd December 2020 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Council, police and charities join forces for new project to help rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in Swindon are to benefit from a new scheme intended to help them get better access to support services and encourage them to come off the streets.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 in Homelessness news -
Full steam ahead for council services as latest lockdown comes to an end
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council care homes provide COVID-safe environment for relatives to visit
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 in Adult social care and support news -
Regional campaign launched to find more foster carers
Local authorities across the South West are joining together this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Children and young people news -
Shoppers can benefit from extended opening hours and £1 parking during December
Shoppers will be able to park in Swindon’s town centre at a reduced rate in December as many retailers plan to extend their opening hours.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Ambitious plan to improve Swindon’s country parks to go before Cabinet
A new waterside restaurant and café at Coate Water could form an important part of a four-year strategy to improve Swindon’s much-loved country parks.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 in Recreation, leisure and culture news
