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Council leads on green issues with new electric car charging points installed at Civic Offices
Special bays for charging electric vehicles have been installed on the Council’s Civic campus.
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019 in Environmental problems news-
Swindon’s A-Level students celebrate successful results
The A-Level pass rate for students in Swindon has increased, according to provisional results published today (15 August).
Published: Thursday, 15th August 2019 in Educational support news -
Explore the Wonder of Space at STEAM this summer
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will be marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this summer with an exciting visit from a travelling planetarium.
Published: Tuesday, 13th August 2019 in Museums, galleries and heritage news -
Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Ofsted has praised “the swift and decisive action to improve services for children and young people in Swindon” after a recent inspection.
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019 in Children and young people news -
Council invests £2.5m in Wilts & Berks Canal restoration
A section of the Wilts & Berks Canal has been restored thanks to an investment from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 9th August 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
The Luna Cinema returns to Lydiard Park this weekend
The UK’s leading open-air cinema returns to Lydiard Park this weekend.
Published: Wednesday, 7th August 2019 in Parks and open spaces news -
Changes to waste and recycling services come into effect in bid to improve recycling across Swindon
Recycling is now compulsory in Swindon as part of a drive to increase the amount of household waste that is reused.
Published: Tuesday, 6th August 2019 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Beat the Street set to return to Swindon
Beat the Street, the walking and cycling initiative that saw people in Swindon travel more than 300,000 miles last year, is set to return this September.
Published: Monday, 5th August 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Major £30m affordable homes project to go before Planning Committee
Proposals to build 149 affordable homes on land at Queens Drive could be given the go ahead next week.
Published: Monday, 5th August 2019 in Homes and property news -
House building gets underway at next phase of Wichelstowe
House building has officially started on the new phase of Wichelstowe, the landmark development south of Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 1st August 2019 in Homes and property news -
Take a trip down the rabbit hole as open-air theatre returns to Lydiard Park
Families can once again experience open-air theatre in the beautiful surroundings of Lydiard Park this Friday (2 August).
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Young Wardens scheme back for summer holidays
Around 80 children will be putting their summer holidays to good use when they take part in a free education programme from next week.
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019 in Children and young people news -
Commemorative events to take place for 1919 Peace Riots
Events will be taking place at Regent Circus this Sunday (28 July) to mark the centenary of the 1919 Peace Riots.
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019 in Libraries news -
Council puts Old Town forward in latest High Street funding programme
Old Town could be the latest area of Swindon to benefit from significant government funding after Swindon Borough Council submitted a bid to The High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) programme.
Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Summer time fun for all the family
This summer Swindon Borough Council is working with a range of partners to host a number of exciting events and activities in the town centre.
Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2019 in People and communities news -
Great Western Railway’s invention and innovation revealed in new exhibition
A brand new exhibition exploring the inventions and ideas that shaped the Great Western Railway will launch at STEAM on Friday (26 July).
Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Public asked for their views on two consultations which will shape Swindon’s future transport needs
People living in Swindon will get the chance to have their say on options to improve traffic movements in the town centre, and a new policy which sets out how new developments should make appropriate provision for the parking of cars, motorcycles and bikes.
Published: Monday, 22nd July 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Is your household on the food waste trial?
Swindon is about to become the first town in Wiltshire to collect food waste for recycling and the areas taking part in trialling the service have now been named.
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2019 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Council’s starts campaign to explain how potholes are fixed
The Council is running a two week campaign explaining how potholes are fixed and motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join the hundreds of people already reporting them.
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Top-class teaching to be celebrated at awards event
Outstanding teachers will end the school year on a high thanks to an awards event which recognises teaching excellence.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019 in Children and young people news -
All Aboard for Summer Holiday £1 Offer at STEAM
The school holidays are almost here and that can mean only one thing – that children can visit the STEAM Museum for just £1.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Health and Wellbeing Board approves strategy to reduce numbers of rough sleepers
An ambitious strategy to reduce the numbers of rough sleepers in Swindon has been approved by members of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
Published: Monday, 15th July 2019 in Homes and property news -
Council to hold public drop-in sessions for major road improvement works
A set of public engagement events are due to take place over the next few weeks to give people the chance to look at Swindon Borough Council’s plans for major road improvements.
Published: Wednesday, 10th July 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Work to turn historic railway works into Cultural Heritage Institute now underway
Swindon’s new Cultural Heritage Institute (CHI) has moved a significant step closer after work started to create a new learning centre in the town’s former Great Western Railway Carriage Works.
Published: Monday, 8th July 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Plans to transform Swindon Town Centre move a step closer following government announcement
Exciting plans to revitalise Fleming Way by creating a new bus interchange have received a significant boost from the Government.
Published: Friday, 5th July 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Essential road upgrades will start in October to enable 8,000-home development to go ahead
Major highway improvements designed to facilitate the construction of new housing communities will begin in earnest over the next few months.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council consults on anti-social behaviour order for dog owners at Lydiard
The Council is asking people if they think rules which ensure dog owners act responsibly at Lydiard Park should be kept in place.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 in Licences and permits news -
Swindon’s future housing targets to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
Plans to consult residents on where to build an extra 1,000 homes in the borough by 2036 will be discussed by councillors at next Wednesday’s (10 July) Cabinet meeting.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Week of activities to encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors
People are being encouraged to get outside and make the most of green spaces in Swindon as part of Green Spaces and Wellbeing Week, running from 8 – 14 July 2019.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Become a foster carer and change a child’s life
Swindon Borough Council’s hunt for new foster carers continues, with a new campaign being launched this week.
Published: Monday, 1st July 2019 in Fostering a child news
