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No changes to waste and recycling collection days over Christmas
With Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day falling over the weekend this year, there will be no changes to waste and recycling collection days over the festive period.
Published: Wednesday, 8th December 2021 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news-
Test purchasing catches out shops selling knives to young people
Swindon Trading Standards officers will continue to work closely with local retailers to make sure they play their part in ensuring knives do not fall into the hands of young people.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 in Forms news -
Ofsted report showcases improvements made to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Swindon Borough Council and the BSW CCG have welcomed an Ofsted report outlining improvements that have been made to the Local Area’s services for children with SEND.
Published: Friday, 19th November 2021 in Services Provided by the Council news -
Station Road prepares for eco-friendly upgrade
Station Road is set to receive an eco-friendly upgrade next year to help encourage more people to cycle through Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 16th November 2021 in Town centre regeneration news -
Local people asked for their views on former Oakfield Project building and Buckhurst Park community facilities
The public are being asked to share their ideas on how two community areas off Marlowe Avenue, could be improved.
Published: Monday, 15th November 2021 in Forms news -
Memorial service to honour much-loved Swindon councillor
Tributes will be paid to a council stalwart who served local residents for more than 40 years.
Published: Thursday, 11th November 2021 in Forms news -
Reconstruction work at White Hart roundabout nearing completion
White Hart roundabout will reopen to motorists on Sunday (14 November) following major reconstruction work to increase the life expectancy of the road.
Published: Wednesday, 10th November 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Energy at home: everything residents need to know
Swindon Borough Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) will join forces this Thursday (11 November) for a Facebook Live Q and A to answer residents’ queries about home energy use.
Published: Monday, 8th November 2021 in Environmental problems news -
Residents urged to think of vulnerable people and pets on Bonfire Night
People in Swindon are being encouraged to use fireworks responsibly and considerately during Bonfire Night celebrations this week.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 in Forms news -
Council helps residents to Be the Change with the installation of new electric vehicle charging points across Swindon
As world leaders gather together to discuss how they will tackle climate change at COP26 in Glasgow, Swindon Borough Council has taken its own small step towards reducing vehicle emissions in the town
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 in Environmental problems news -
Residents urged to keep playing their part as Swindon sees extremely high COVID case rates
The pandemic is far from over – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council with case rates in the town, and nationally, currently at an extremely high level.
Published: Thursday, 21st October 2021 in Health and safety news -
Boom Battle Bar and Funkygrilla open at Regent Circus
Swindon has recently seen two new venues open in the town centre.
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 in Planning and regeneration news -
New businesses open in revamped offices at Newbridge Square
While the town centre has seen its challenges over the past few years, from online shopping to the COVID-19 pandemic, positive change is on the horizon thanks to new outside investment.
Published: Wednesday, 6th October 2021 in Business and investment news -
Swindon to get more than £500,000 to help public spaces feel safer for women and girls
Communities in Swindon will benefit from £550,000 of Government funding to increase the safety of public spaces for all, with a particular focus on tackling violence against women and girls.
Published: Tuesday, 5th October 2021 in People and communities news -
Council appoints HemingwayDesign to create a place brand for Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone
Work is underway to put Swindon’s historic railway heritage on the map.
Published: Tuesday, 21st September 2021 in Planning and regeneration news -
Council seeks views on proposed PSPOs in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen
Swindon Borough Council wants residents’ views on the creation of two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are designed to curb anti-social behaviour from a minority of people who drink excessive alcohol in Queen’s Park and Broadgreen.
Published: Friday, 17th September 2021 in Forms news -
Council tackles fly-tipping in the Borough
Swindon Borough Council is cracking down on fly-tipping in the Borough with a refreshed approach to catching culprits.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
First phase of Fleming Way rejuvenation to get underway with car park demolition
A town centre car park will be demolished later this month to help pave the way for a major £33m scheme to improve Swindon town centre.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary, junior or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by the Council that they now need to apply for school places for them.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 in Schools and education news -
Swindon retailers urged to Be the Change and end the sale of peat compost
Swindon Borough Council is calling on shops and garden centres across the Borough to stop selling peat compost to amateur gardeners ahead of a potential England-wide ban from 2024.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Artworks from the Swindon Collection go on display at STEAM this weekend
A special art exhibition in Swindon’s STEAM Museum, which showcases stunning artwork and travel posters, has been extended to coincide with Heritage Open Days.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 in Forms news -
New issues with water table force contractor to revise White Hart roundabout reconstruction scheme
Reinforced plastic grids are being added to the base of White Hart roundabout after the levels of groundwater were found to be much higher than expected underneath the road.
Published: Tuesday, 7th September 2021 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Art on Tour meets Heritage Open Days
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be displaying several artworks from the Swindon Collection during Heritage Open Days this weekend.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 in Forms news -
Swindon’s rich history celebrated with Heritage Open Days this weekend
Over the weekend (11 and 12 September) residents are invited into some of Swindon’s most interesting historic buildings free of charge.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Planning permission granted for up to 1,550 new homes at the New Eastern Villages
The latest phase of what will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country has been given planning permission by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021 in Homes and property news -
Still time for residents to have their say on revised Local Plan
Local people still have three weeks to give their views on proposed changes to Swindon’s Local Plan.
Published: Thursday, 26th August 2021 in Forms news -
New Police and Crime Commissioner elected for Swindon and Wiltshire
Conservative candidate Philip Wilkinson has been elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th August 2021 in Forms news -
Online consultation launched for new Coate Water play area
Plans for a new children’s play area at Coate Water Park are making progress, and Swindon Borough Council is keen to hear residents’ thoughts.
Published: Tuesday, 17th August 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Planning permission granted for new homes in South Marston and Rowborough
Swindon Borough Council has granted planning permission for 2,380 new homes at South Marston and Rowborough as part of the New Eastern Villages development (NEV).
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Forms news -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 in Recreation, leisure and culture news
