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Success of local apprentices celebrated ahead of Apprentifest
Two Swindon apprentices employed by Buckingham Group Contracting have been instrumental in the construction of the Southern Connector Road.
Published: Thursday, 1st June 2023 in Highways news-
Lydiard Park Hotel relaunches following £2.6m refurbishment
Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Swindon was officially relaunched this week at a grand unveiling of the new stylish venue, which was attended by over 130 local businesses and suppliers.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Cost of living roadshows to help Swindon residents access support and advice
A raft of organisations will come together in five locations across Swindon in June to help people with their finances.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 in Adult social care and support news -
Council works with Police to help clamp down on knife crime
There is still work to do to prevent knives and bladed items from falling into the hands of young people in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 in Environmental problems news -
Improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes given major funding boost
Plans to improve pedestrian and cycle routes in Swindon now have extra momentum following a successful funding bid.
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Tributes paid to much-respected local Labour councillor
Councillors have joined together to remember fellow councillor Pam Adams, who sadly died last week.
Published: Monday, 15th May 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Vast majority of voters took photo ID to vote at Swindon polling stations
99.7 per cent of electors who went to vote at a polling station in Swindon on 4 May brought an approved form of photo ID.
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Swindon neighbours receive a Royal surprise at Coronation Big Lunch street party
Excited neighbours were delighted to welcome two surprise guests to their street party this afternoon (7 May) when HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence joined their Coronation celebrations.
Published: Sunday, 7th May 2023 in People and communities news -
Labour take control of Swindon Borough Council
The Labour Party has won control of Swindon Borough Council, gaining 10 seats following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 5th May 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Civic Offices to host free art tours
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is holding a series of free lunchtime tours of the artworks on show at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street.
Published: Friday, 5th May 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
STEAM to celebrate Coronation with exhibition by royal photographer Jack Boskett
Visitors to STEAM can see some of renowned royal photographer Jack Boskett’s work for themselves as part of a special exhibition at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Voters reminded to bring photo ID to borough and parish elections on 4 May
Voters must show photographic identification to polling station staff to vote at the elections this Thursday (4 May).
Published: Tuesday, 2nd May 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Birds of prey swoop into Lydiard Park for special schools project
Pupils were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help fly falcons and other birds of prey as part of a Swindon Museums event at Lydiard House Museum and Park this weekend.
Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Majority of Swindon pupils offered place at their preferred primary school
More than 95 per cent of pupils in Swindon have secured a place in their first preference school for children that are starting in Reception in 2023.
Published: Monday, 17th April 2023 in Children and young people news -
Pop-up eatery hit with hygiene order
A pop-up food stall at the Swindon Designer Outlet has been hit with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order after being found to be using unsafe cooking practices.
Published: Friday, 14th April 2023 in Business and investment news -
Register to vote by 17 April for the parish and borough elections on 4 May
Swindon residents have until next Monday (17 April) to register to vote in the local elections next month.
Published: Thursday, 13th April 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Public asked to help shape Swindon’s future transport plans
People who live and work in Swindon still have time to take part in a survey to help inform future plans for the Borough’s transport network.
Published: Thursday, 6th April 2023 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Hotel company and director fined thousands for health and safety non compliance
A Swindon hotel company and its director were fined more than £8,000 after failing to comply with a health and safety improvement notice.
Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2023 in Environmental problems news -
Easter fun at Lydiard Park
Children will have the chance to explore Lydiard Park as part of a special trail on Easter Sunday (9 April).
Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Exhibition ‘Landscape and Longing’ opens at Civic Offices
A new exhibition has opened at Swindon Borough Council’s Civic Offices.
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Still time to put forward development sites to inform Local Plan
There are still a few days left for developers, landowners, land agents and individuals to put forward sites or broad geographical locations to inform Swindon’s new Local Plan.
Published: Monday, 27th March 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Football club completes County Ground purchase
Swindon Town FC and the Supporters' Trust have completed the purchase of the County Ground as part of a joint venture which will see them take full ownership of the stadium.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Special sculpture unveiled to celebrate community’s COVID-19 response
The amazing work of NHS staff, key workers and the selfless way volunteers came together during the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised at one of Swindon’s most popular country parks.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Moredon Sporting Hub moves closer to start date after funding secured
A new 15-hectare multi-sport, multi-generational sporting hub in Moredon is moving closer to reality after funding was secured - and work could start in the next couple of months.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon given £1.5m for council housing improvements in Park South
Council tenants will benefit from energy efficient upgrades to their homes after Swindon Borough Council was awarded £1.5m from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in Homes and property news -
Smiles all round as Coate Water play area officially opened
Cries of joy and smiles lit up Coate Water this morning (23 March) when an eagerly-awaited play park was officially unveiled to children.
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in Outdoor activities news -
Less buses to travel through Railway Village as new route trialled
A six-month trial starts next month, which will reduce the number of buses in Swindon’s Railway Village and the Heritage Action Zone area.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 in Planning and regeneration news -
Poll card letters prompt voters to bring photo ID to vote at May local elections
Information on the new voter ID requirement for the 2023 local elections features in a poll card letter being delivered to registered voters from next Friday (24 March).
Published: Friday, 17th March 2023 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Easter fun at Swindon's STEAM Museum
A new exhibition covering female pioneers in railway engineering, an air raid shelter experience and an opportunity to climb aboard Swindon-built GWR locomotives are just some of the activities on offer for families at STEAM over the Easter holidays.
Published: Thursday, 16th March 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Swindon’s art collection boosted by acquisition of two new paintings
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has added two large-scale paintings by British artist Dee Ferris to its important collection of modern and contemporary British art.
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023 in Recreation, leisure and culture news
