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Swindon households to look out for letter advising of their new bin day ahead recycling changes
Remember, remember, food waste collections this November! That’s the key message from Swindon Borough Council as food waste collections are to be rolled out to the majority of households from week commencing 27 November.
Published: Friday, 27th October 2023 in Recycling in Swindon news-
Swindon store to remain closed following severe rat infestation
A grocery store in Broadgreen will remain closed after Swindon Borough Council’s Environmental Health team discovered a significant rat infestation during a routine food hygiene inspection.
Published: Thursday, 30th November 2023 in Environmental problems news -
Council using AI to help people with learning disabilities
A local volunteer focus group has been working alongside Swindon Borough Council to use the power of artificial intelligence to improve the independence of people with learning disabilities.
Published: Thursday, 30th November 2023 in Social care and health news -
Link Centre’s ice rink to reopen before Christmas
The ice rink at Swindon’s Link Centre will reopen earlier than anticipated thanks to an extraordinary effort by Link Centre staff and the support of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 29th November 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Town centre heritage projects awarded almost £700,000 in additional funding
Heritage projects in Swindon’s town centre have been awarded an additional £685,000 from Historic England.
Published: Friday, 24th November 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council staff praised by fire service for saving resident’s life
Quick-thinking council staff helped save the life of a Swindon resident from a house fire.
Published: Thursday, 23rd November 2023 in People and communities news -
Update on Oasis refurbishment
Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, has confirmed that plans to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre will include a wave machine.
Published: Monday, 20th November 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Charlie Aust-bin and Binnie Piper among names to be adorned on Swindon’s new recycling lorries
Swindon stars from screen and sport were used as the inspiration for some imaginative names that will appear on Swindon Borough Council’s new waste and recycling lorry fleet.
Published: Monday, 20th November 2023 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Court shuts down home BBQ food business
A man who was skinning and butchering wild game in his garden for his barbecue grill event business, has been ordered to cease trading by Swindon magistrates.
Published: Friday, 17th November 2023 in Environmental problems news -
Plan to use modular homes to help homeless families to go before Cabinet
A proposal to spend more than £2m on modular, self-contained accommodation could save Swindon Borough Council up to £326,000 a year and prevent homeless families from being housed in B&Bs and hotels.
Published: Tuesday, 14th November 2023 in Homes and property news -
Award from The King is crowning glory for Blunsdon volunteers
A group of volunteers who give up their time to support a village café and shop in Blunsdon have today (14 Nov) been given a special award by His Majesty The King.
Published: Tuesday, 14th November 2023 in People and communities news -
Residents and businesses invited to shape future development in their local area
People living and working in the Marlowe Avenue and Greenbridge Road area will be able to have their say on what their neighbourhood could look like in the future.
Published: Friday, 10th November 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Christmas extravaganza to take place at STEAM this December
Festive magic will be returning to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway following last year's sell-out Christmas at STEAM event.
Published: Friday, 10th November 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Plans to refurbish the Oasis to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
A proposal to refurbish one of the region’s most iconic leisure centres will be discussed by councillors next week (15 Nov).
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Remembrance events in Swindon this weekend
This weekend, Swindon will come together to honour all those who served and gave their lives for our freedom.
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 in People and communities news -
Residents invited to have their say on the future of Swindon’s heritage
Residents are invited to attend a special public event, which aims to start a Borough-wide engagement on heritage in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Partner organisations outline plans to tackle serious violence at Swindon CSP event
Members of the public got the chance to hear about how partner agencies plan to tackle serious violence and other local challenges at Swindon Community Safety Partnership’s (CSP) annual meeting this week.
Published: Friday, 3rd November 2023 in Antisocial behaviour news -
Rogue builder who scammed Swindon residents jailed for 15 months
A Swindon builder who defrauded 18 victims in his home town and along the M4 corridor has been jailed for 15 months.
Published: Friday, 3rd November 2023 in Environmental problems news -
Council teams help residents as Storm Ciarán approaches
Sandbags have been delivered to households at risk of flooding as Swindon prepares for the latest storm to hit the UK.
Published: Wednesday, 1st November 2023 in Emergency Comms news -
New walking heritage trail to encourage healthy lifestyles
A new map and trail guide has been released, which aims to encourage people to take a short walk around Swindon's Railway Village.
Published: Friday, 27th October 2023 in Social care and health news -
Half-term activities inspired by new Orient Express quilt exhibition
This October half-term STEAM Museum is continuing to celebrate the quilts produced by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in the exhibition, Orient Express – An Artistic Train Ride Through Europe.
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Young carers to enjoy all the fun of the fair thanks to The Mayor
A special half-term treat has been organised for young carers in Swindon, thanks to Swindon Mayor, Councillor Barbara Parry.
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2023 in People and communities news -
Youth Safety Summit to take place at STEAM this month
Tackling serious violence in Swindon will be on the agenda when partner organisations and professionals meet for a special summit at the end of the month.
Published: Friday, 20th October 2023 in Antisocial behaviour news -
New road to undergo safety checks following collapse of contractor
A brand-new road which will provide a link between the 8,000-home New Eastern Villages (NEV) and Commonhead roundabout is likely to open in the spring after the company that built it went into administration.
Published: Thursday, 19th October 2023 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Leaders in Swindon renew their commitment to local smoke-free pledges
Organisations from across Swindon have re-affirmed their commitment to tackling health inequalities and reducing smoking rates.
Published: Wednesday, 18th October 2023 in People and communities news -
New football pitch the first facility to open ahead of Moredon Sporting Hub completion
Footballers of all ages and abilities in Swindon have a new place to show off their skills after a brand-new 3G pitch was unveiled ahead of schedule at the new Moredon Sporting Hub.
Published: Tuesday, 17th October 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Councillors vote to change election cycle to ‘all-out’ elections in Swindon
Residents in Swindon will now only be asked to vote for their local councillors once every four years following an Extraordinary Council meeting last night (12 Oct).
Published: Friday, 13th October 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Almost half of households have received new containers ahead of upcoming waste and recycling changes
Tens of thousands of households across Swindon have already received their new food waste caddies and weighted bag ahead of the roll out of weekly food waste collections.
Published: Monday, 9th October 2023 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
‘Stay well Swindon’ campaign aims to reduce hospital attendances this winter
The Council and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have come together in a bid to prevent the health of local people from deteriorating, in a new campaign called ‘Stay well Swindon’.
Published: Monday, 9th October 2023 in Health and wellbeing news -
Care home residents channelling their ‘inner Olympian’ in bid to reduce falls
A 12-week activity programme to improve the mobility, balance and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable and frail residents in Swindon is underway.
Published: Friday, 6th October 2023 in Social care and health news
