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Explore nature and Swindon's history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough.
Published: Monday, 22nd July 2024 in People and communities news-
Work to start on next phase of landmark Swindon development
Work is set to start on the next phase of Wichelstowe, Swindon’s landmark new housing development, which will deliver thousands of much-needed new homes over the next 15 years.
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2024 in Homes and property news -
Resurfacing programme to get underway over summer holidays
A number of roads will be resurfaced over the coming weeks as part of a major maintenance programme.
Published: Friday, 19th July 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent
People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25
Published: Thursday, 18th July 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Still time for residents to get involved in solar panel group-buying scheme
A month into the registration window and over 830 Swindon households have already registered an interest in the latest round of Solar Together.
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2024 in Climate change news -
Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children's Services
Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 12th July 2024 in Social care and health news -
Cabinet advised not to dispose of former nine-hole golf course in Highworth for £1
Councillors will be asked not to approve a council motion calling for a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth to be designated as the Borough’s sixth country park.
Published: Friday, 12th July 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
New Swindon Plan to build a ‘fairer’, ‘better’ and ‘greener’ Swindon
A new plan setting out Swindon Borough Council’s long-term priorities to improve the quality of life for all of the Borough’s residents will be discussed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week.
Published: Thursday, 11th July 2024 in Vision and priorities news -
Multi-million pound sporting hub opens in Moredon
A landmark multi-million pound sporting hub, which features some of the best cycling facilities in the country has been officially opened today (9 July).
Published: Tuesday, 9th July 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Museum & Art Swindon ready to open to the public
A new facility to showcase one of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary 20th Century British art will open to the public on Tuesday (9 July).
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Will Stone has been elected to represent Swindon North
The Labour Party candidate, Will Stone, has been elected to represent Swindon North Constituency following yesterday’s (4 July) general election.
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South
Labour’s Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South Constituency.
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Local volunteers spruce up Broadgreen
Volunteer litter pickers joined local agencies for a community clean-up day in Broadgreen this morning (29 June).
Published: Saturday, 29th June 2024 in People and communities news -
Summer Reading Challenge returns next week
A celebration of creativity will be at the centre of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which gets underway next weekend (6 July).
Published: Friday, 28th June 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Community invited to come together for Broadgreen clean-up
Local people are being invited to take part in a community clean-up to brighten up the Broadgreen area next weekend.
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2024 in People and communities news -
Two North Swindon roads to be closed overnight for resurfacing
Work to improve the surface of two roads in North Swindon will be carried out next week.
Published: Wednesday, 19th June 2024 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Trusted solar panel installation available at lower prices for residents through group buying initiative Solar Together
Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are working in partnership with iChoosr, independent experts in group buying, to launch the third Solar Together scheme.
Published: Monday, 17th June 2024 in Climate change news -
Comic Con returns to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this month
Stars of the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon, as the Film and Comic Con extravaganza returns to the STEAM Museum this month.
Published: Friday, 7th June 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Tributes pour in for former stalwart Conservative councillor
Council members from across the political divide have paid tribute to one of the Borough’s most dedicated councillors, who passed away suddenly last week (30 May).
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Public in Swindon warned about the dangers of synthetic opioids
Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health is urging users of heroin and crack cocaine to take extra precautions following increased reports of powerful synthetic opioids.
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2024 in Health and wellbeing news -
More adapted bungalows being built in Moredon
A further eight homes are being built in Moredon to support people with disabilities or those who require live-in care.
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2024 in Social care and health news -
Golf at Coate Water to reopen this summer
The Coate Water pitch and putt and crazy golf course will reopen this July!
Published: Friday, 24th May 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council taking legal advice over Abbey Stadium development
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the local authority is reviewing the planning requirements for the development around the outside of the Abbey Stadium to ascertain if they have been breached.
Published: Thursday, 23rd May 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Adapted bungalows being built in Walcot
Work to build three new adaptable bungalows in Walcot has begun.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 in Council housing news -
Major milestone in Oasis revamp as development agreement signed
An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this year.
Published: Friday, 17th May 2024 in Planning and regeneration news -
Post-war music scene items wanted for Museum & Art Swindon
The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Who are just some of the huge bands who have played in Swindon over the years.
Published: Tuesday, 14th May 2024 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Foster carers across Swindon share their fondest fostering memories
As part of The Fostering Network's annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign (13-26 May), foster carers across Swindon will be sharing their fondest memories of caring for the children they provide loving
Published: Monday, 13th May 2024 in Social care and health news -
Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner election 2024 – result declared
The count for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner election has been completed today (4 May 2024) and the result declared.
Published: Saturday, 4th May 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Labour retain control of Council with increased 25-seat majority
The Labour Party has increased its majority and retained control of Swindon Borough Council following yesterday’s (2 May) Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2024 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Swindon Town players show their support for Council’s foster carers
Swindon Town Football Club teamed up with Swindon Borough Council’s fostering team to back their appeal for more foster carers to come forward and provide loving homes for children who have no-one to
Published: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 in Social care and health news
