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Council to make town centre car parks free on Sundays
Shoppers and businesses are set to benefit from a new Council policy which will see the introduction of free parking on Sundays.
Published: Thursday, 21st February 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news-
Expert advice available for budding family historians at Central Library
A team of experienced researchers will be on hand at Central Library to help people interested in tracing their family roots.
Published: Wednesday, 20th February 2019 in Libraries news -
Learning Town makes 20-year-old Elrich a big success
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town.
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 in Schools and education news -
Preparatory work to get underway ahead of Mead Way improvements
Site clearance work which will pave the way for major improvements to a key West Swindon route will start in a fortnight’s time.
Published: Monday, 18th February 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council publishes updated strategic land assessment
An updated list of sites which have the potential for development within Swindon has just been published.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Local Plan and Planning Policy news -
Fall in love with the career of your dreams this Valentine’s Day
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Schools and education news -
Council’s Cabinet backs ambitious new libraries strategy
Swindon Borough Council has renewed its commitment to boosting literacy levels by ensuring libraries across the town reach their full potential.
Published: Friday, 8th February 2019 in Libraries news -
University to deliver Cultural Heritage Institute in historic former railway works building
Royal Agricultural University will deliver a new postgraduate and professional training hub in Swindon to support the cultural heritage industries.
Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019 in Planning and regeneration news -
Magistrates close food business after council uncovers rat infestation
A Swindon man has had his food wholesaling business shut down after council food hygiene inspectors uncovered a widespread rat infestation in his premises.
Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019 in Licences and permits news -
Green-fingered residents encouraged to sign up to garden waste service
With spring on the horizon, people in Swindon are being encouraged to add their names to the growing list of households signed up to Swindon Borough Council’s garden waste service.
Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Local organisations to promote link between arts and positive mental wellbeing
Later this month, there will be a week of art exhibitions and activities taking place across the town to support people with their mental health.
Published: Monday, 4th February 2019 in Health and wellbeing news -
Gritting teams out in force tonight to treat Swindon’s major routes
Major routes will continue to be treated by Swindon Borough Council’s gritting crews with freezing temperatures set to hit the town tonight and into tomorrow.
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019 in Emergency Comms news -
Council’s Highways team battles extreme conditions to keep major routes clear
Highway crews are currently out gritting and ploughing Swindon’s major routes as snow continues to fall across the borough this morning (1 Feb).
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Work to start on new Council-backed sports facilities at County Ground
Swindon Town legend John Trollope and the High Sherriff of Wiltshire Nicky Alberry broke ground on where state-of-the-art sports facilities will be built at the County Ground.
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Greenbridge roundabout will shine like a rainbow as Council helps Pride spread its message
The Greenbridge roundabout will be transformed into a twinkling rainbow as Swindon Borough Council declares its support for diversity and inclusivity.
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Time on Trial: new exhibition at STEAM explores the story of locomotive speed trials
A new railway exhibition is open at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon which lifts the lid on the rivalry that drove the big four railway companies in the early 1900s to be the fastest.
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Independent report highlights Swindon’s continued economic successes
Swindon’s businesses continue to perform well, making sure the town remains one of the powerhouses of the country’s economy.
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019 in Business and investment news -
Council urges businesses to make use of Government’s Brexit advice
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to put plans in place to ensure they are not adversely affected by Brexit.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Mead Way improvements to be shared with public
Plans to improve traffic flow along a busy West Swindon transport corridor will be shared with road users and residents at two drop-in events.
Published: Monday, 21st January 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Town footballer achieved his goals by completing learning journey
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town. Swindon Town footballer Joseph Romanski kicks off our Learner of the Month series. Here is his story.
Published: Saturday, 19th January 2019 in Schools and education news -
Young people hoping to fall in love with career of their dreams at Swindon JobFest
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 in Schools and colleges news -
Council and CCG to draw up action plan following Local Area SEND inspection
An improvement programme to ensure Swindon successfully implements disability and special educational needs reforms will be accelerated following a recent inspection.
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 in Children and young people news -
Wyvern Theatre lends its support to council’s fostering campaign
The Wyvern Theatre has teamed up with Swindon Borough Council to encourage more people in the town to consider becoming a foster carer.
Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019 in Fostering a child news -
Views sought for Council’s plans to end rough sleeping
Members of the public are being encouraged to give their views on Swindon Borough Council’s ambitious plans to tackle rough sleeping.
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 in Homes and property news -
Leader invites local businesses to have their say on Council’s budget
Business owners in Swindon have been invited to a special meeting to discuss Swindon Borough Council’s budget proposals for next year (19/20).
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
Last call for primary school applications for 2019
Parents have just over a week to get their applications in for a primary school place in this September’s intake.
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 in Schools and education news -
New Year heralds the start of work on gateway into Town Centre
Work to create a more welcoming environment for people arriving into Swindon will begin next week.
Published: Thursday, 3rd January 2019 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Council’s Christmas elves deliver presents to isolated residents
Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing team have been spreading festive cheer to people who face being alone this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018 in Adult social care and support news -
Council removes Chiseldon site from SHELAA
The Council has listened to the concerns of residents in Chiseldon and removed a piece of land from the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment.
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council seeks views on draft Air Quality Action Plan
People are being asked for their views on a number of options for reducing pollution on a busy Swindon road.
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018 in Health and wellbeing news
