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Kingsdown mentoring programme helps students achieve their dreams
There were plenty of smiles at Kingsdown School this morning (21 Aug) as Year 11 students eagerly picked up their GCSE results.
Published: Friday, 22nd August 2025 in Education news-
Public invited to share feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
Local people, community groups, developers and businesses have the chance to shape Swindon’s future development by taking part in a consultation on the draft Local Plan, which opens today (1 Sep).
Published: Monday, 1st September 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Swindon residents encouraged to continue conversations with the Council
Local people will have another chance to meet and talk with Council Officers and Members at an upcoming engagement event this autumn.
Published: Friday, 29th August 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Solar Together deadline fast approaching
Local people have just a few days left to register their interest in a solar power group-buying scheme which has helped more than 600 Swindon residents save money on their energy bills.
Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025 in Homes and property news -
PSPO launched in town centre and Broadgreen to curb anti-social behaviour
An order to clamp down on anti-social behaviour and improve public safety in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen is now in place.
Published: Wednesday, 20th August 2025 in Community safety news -
Multi-million pound regeneration of town centre gateway ready for opening
A major multi-million pound public transport interchange which has transformed the main gateway into Swindon town centre is almost ready to be opened to the public.
Published: Friday, 15th August 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon students mark success with strong A-Level and T-Level results
Students across Swindon are celebrating today as this year’s A-Level and T-Level results show another strong performance across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 14th August 2025 in Schools and education news -
New accessible bungalows in Walcot welcome first residents
Three new accessible bungalows in Ashley Close, Walcot, have been officially opened as the first residents prepare to move in.
Published: Thursday, 14th August 2025 in Homes and property news -
Food waste recycling service to be rolled out to more flats
More than two tonnes of food waste have been collected from flats in Swindon following a successful recent trial of the service.
Published: Wednesday, 13th August 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Swindon’s arts and culture sector to take centre stage thanks to £600,000 funding boost
An exciting £1.3m two-year programme of arts and cultural activity has been launched in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 12th August 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Deadline to register for Solar Together 2025 extended due to strong demand
Due to continued interest in the Solar Together scheme and the considerable capacity of the chosen installer, the registration deadline has been extended to Friday, 29 August.
Published: Monday, 11th August 2025 in Climate change news -
The Workshed in Swindon hosts visit from Prime Minister and Business Secretary
The Workshed, located in the Council-owned, former Brunel Carriage Works, played host today to a high-profile visit from the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds.
Published: Thursday, 31st July 2025 in Business and investment news -
Summer Reading Challenge comes to Swindon
Families in Swindon are taking part in a summer of stories and free fun through an exciting line up of events as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, running until 6 September.
Published: Tuesday, 29th July 2025 in Libraries news -
Wharf Green summer extravaganza to begin next week
Swindon’s town centre will be home to free family fun next week, as a busy schedule of activities running throughout August begins in Wharf Green.
Published: Thursday, 24th July 2025 in Events news -
Celebrating 200 years of the railways at STEAM this summer
STEAM Museum’s the place to be over the summer with a new exhibition and activities to celebrate 200 years of the railways.
Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Court agrees Council was right to close rat-infested store
A convenience store, which was closed by council inspectors due to a rat infestation, has been allowed to reopen after making significant improvements.
Published: Monday, 21st July 2025 in Food businesses news -
Multi-million pound improved town centre gateway set to open at end of next month
A major infrastructure scheme, which has already been a catalyst for regenerating adjacent parts of Swindon town centre, is set to open next month.
Published: Thursday, 17th July 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Planning applications submitted for next phase of Health Hydro regeneration
The next phase of the restoration of Swindon’s Health Hydro has reached an important stage after plans were submitted to Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 15th July 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public to have their say on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
Members of the public will have their first chance to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan after the summer holidays.
Published: Thursday, 10th July 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Museum & Art Swindon celebrates its first birthday
‘Amazing’, ‘cool’, ‘epic’, ‘awesome’ and, perhaps best of all, ‘a treat for the soul’.
Published: Wednesday, 9th July 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Fairer, Better, Greener Swindon: Councillors reflect on first year of Swindon Plan
The development of a town centre masterplan and the opening of a new youth centre are among the key achievements delivered by Swindon Borough Council in the first year of its Swindon Plan.
Published: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 in News and resources news -
Five-year business plan to provide fresh impetus for Council’s housing company
A company set up by Swindon Borough Council to build homes in order to boost the local authority’s finances could be given a new lease of life.
Published: Monday, 7th July 2025 in Homes and property news -
Hundreds of Swindon households cut carbon footprint through Solar Together
Solar panels installed by Swindon residents through the Council’s Solar Together scheme to date are expected to achieve a reduction of 11,853 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over their 25-year lifetime.
Published: Monday, 7th July 2025 in Vision and priorities news -
Swindon sets out bold vision for a future-fit council that works for everyone
Swindon Borough Council has published an ambitious plan to transform how it delivers services and supports local people, while ensuring it can live within its financial means.
Published: Monday, 7th July 2025 in Vision and priorities news -
Ofsted highlights ‘positive progress’ in Children’s Services, but more still to do
The support provided to children in care in Swindon is improving, according to Ofsted.
Published: Friday, 4th July 2025 in Social care and health news -
Swindon pharmaceutical manufacturer to create extra 100 jobs, Leader told
It has been one of Swindon’s longstanding employers for more than half a century.
Published: Thursday, 3rd July 2025 in Business and investment news -
Proposal to buy 66 brand-new council homes to be discussed by Cabinet
Swindon’s council housing stock could receive a boost, if councillors agree to buy 66 brand-new homes for tenants.
Published: Thursday, 3rd July 2025 in Homes and property news -
Hundreds of Swindon households cut carbon footprint through Solar Together
Solar panels installed by Swindon residents through the Council’s Solar Together scheme to date are expected to achieve a reduction of 11,853 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over their 25-year lifetime.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 in Vision and priorities news -
Council publishes report on condition of Swindon’s roads
A new report has been published by Swindon Borough Council setting out the current condition of roads across the Borough.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Swindon picks up two top awards at education’s version of the Oscars
A Swindon primary school finished top of the class after taking the crown of ‘Primary School of the Year’ in education’s own version of the Oscars.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 in Schools and education news
