Business and investment news
Swindon submits major innovation bid for drone cluster
A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 9th March 2026-
Plan to build on Swindon’s recent economic success backed by Cabinet
A clear and ambitious vision for the future of Swindon’s economy has been endorsed by councillors.
Published: Friday, 6th March 2026 -
Council Leader revisits Panattoni Park as first unit completed
The first speculative warehouse at Panattoni Park has now reached practical completion and is ready for occupation.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 -
Swindon urges Chancellor to unlock growth potential as part of Fast Growth Cities partnership
Swindon Borough Council has joined five other Fast Growth Cities (FGCs) in writing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to call for renewed national investment.
Published: Monday, 23rd February 2026 -
Swindon ready to deliver growth in Oxford-Cambridge corridor
Swindon is ready and able to play a central role in delivering growth across the Oxford-Cambridge corridor and the wider Thames Valley, the Government’s Science Minister has been told.
Published: Friday, 20th February 2026 -
Council Leaders welcome Minister’s backing for new Swindon to Oxford rail services
Council Leaders in Swindon and Oxfordshire have welcomed the positive response from the Rail Minister confirming the Government’s support for a direct rail service between Swindon and Oxford.
Published: Monday, 16th February 2026 -
Council Leader welcomes major investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure
A leading European digital infrastructure provider is making a significant investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure.
Published: Friday, 30th January 2026 -
Council Leader shown how Swindon firm is powering the nation
Tucked away in a West Swindon business park one of Swindon’s largest employers is playing a significant role in helping to power the nation.
Published: Wednesday, 14th January 2026 -
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest submitted to government
An expression of interest letter to create a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government following discussions and agreement by 13 councils.
Published: Friday, 19th December 2025 -
Council Leader hails devo deal as Cabinet backs Thames Valley EOI
“Swindon will be in pole position for major investment and long-term growth if it joins the new economic powerhouse being created in the Thames Valley.”
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 -
Councillors to discuss devolution plans to supercharge Swindon’s economy
A once-in-a-generation devolution deal that would see Swindon benefit from billions of pounds in economic growth will be discussed by councillors this week.
Published: Wednesday, 26th November 2025 -
Council Leader reaches out to landlords to improve rundown area of town centre
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has stepped in to encourage some of the landlords who own properties in both Fleet Street and Bridge Street in the town centre to try and encourage redevelopment.
Published: Tuesday, 4th November 2025 -
Swindon maintains its top-five position in key economic index
Swindon has once again been ranked alongside the country’s top cities when it comes to key economic performance indicators.
Published: Tuesday, 9th September 2025 -
Six-month update on town centre regeneration plans to be shared
Accelerating the rejuvenation of Swindon train station and the land around it, is just one of a number of priorities the Council will focus on in the coming months.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 -
The Workshed in Swindon hosts visit from Prime Minister and Business Secretary
The Workshed, located in the Council-owned, former Brunel Carriage Works, played host today to a high-profile visit from the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds.
Published: Thursday, 31st July 2025 -
Swindon pharmaceutical manufacturer to create extra 100 jobs, Leader told
It has been one of Swindon’s longstanding employers for more than half a century.
Published: Thursday, 3rd July 2025 -
Train station transformation on track with important funding boost
A game-changing regeneration scheme, which will transform Swindon railway station and the surrounding land, has received another significant cash injection to kick-start the project.
Published: Friday, 13th June 2025 -
Swindon makes waves at UKREiiF
Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, championed Swindon at the country’s largest public and private sector investment forum this week.
Published: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 -
Investment interest in Swindon high following House of Lords showcase
Investor interest in Swindon has been boosted by a recent House of Lords event to showcase the town, councillors were told last night (14 April).
Published: Tuesday, 15th April 2025 -
Council Leader makes first pit stop at MAN Truck & Bus on borough-wide business tour
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has begun a borough-wide tour of Swindon businesses to showcase their innovation.
Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2025 -
Short measures being served in some pubs and bars
With the festive season in full swing, a recent survey by Swindon Borough Council’s Trading Standards team found that short measures are being served in some pubs and bars.
Published: Tuesday, 24th December 2024 -
Swindon continues to ride high in latest growth index
Swindon is continuing to outperform major cities across the UK in key economic performance indicators.
Published: Thursday, 12th September 2024 -
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 -
County Ground sale moves closer after contracts exchanged
Swindon Town Football Club has edged a step closer to the purchase of The County Ground as part of a joint venture that will see the stadium jointly owned with supporters.
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023 -
Swindon has one of highest productivity rates in the country
People in Swindon are among the most productive in the country, according to the latest data from one of the country’s leading national research and policy institutes.
Published: Tuesday, 31st January 2023 -
Council’s Cabinet to discuss proposals to close unprecedented budget gap
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
More than £3 million granted to Swindon in new Levelling Up funding
Christmas has come early for a number of community organisations and projects in Swindon after central government approved more than £3m in new funding.
Published: Friday, 16th December 2022 -
Investment Zone bids submitted to turbo charge Swindon’s growth
Ambitious plans to create two new Investment Zones in Swindon have been submitted to the Government.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2022 -
Upgraded LED street lights across Swindon results in at least 60 per cent reduction in energy usage
Swindon Borough Council has made a significant dent to its carbon footprint and electricity bills after converting 26,000 street lights to LEDs.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 -
Work underway to bring University of Bath's iCAST facility to historic Carriage Works
Work is well underway to bring the historic Carriage Works back into use.
Published: Wednesday, 9th February 2022 -
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 -
Council and SWLEP pay tribute to Honda’s lasting legacy in Swindon
Swindon is preparing to build on the successful legacy left by the Japanese car giant Honda, as the last cars rolled off the production line at its South Marston factory this week.
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021 -
Organisations in Swindon are invited to apply for the UK Community Renewal Fund
Organisations in Swindon are being encouraged by the Council to apply for government funding which is available as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund (UK CRF).
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021 -
Swindon helped to bounce back thanks to £19.5m for town centre regeneration projects
Swindon has been successful in its bid for a share of the Government’s Towns Fund.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 -
Honda workers access thousands of training courses ahead of plant’s closure
Almost all workers who have left Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) in the initial phases of its redundancy programme have successfully moved on to the next steps of their careers.
Published: Friday, 19th February 2021 -
Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on businesses who are not COVID-compliant
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 businesses in the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure.
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021 -
Council and inSwindon join forces to keep shoppers safe this Christmas
Swindon Borough Council and inSwindon BID Company have teamed up to ensure town centre shoppers are kept safe this Christmas.
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020 -
Grants available for businesses in Swindon impacted by national COVID-19 restrictions
Eligible firms in Swindon who have been affected by national COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for the next set of government grants being processed by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020 -
Council staff are recognised for their industry-leading work in emerging technology
Tech-savvy employees at Swindon Borough Council achieved a podium finish in a prestigious national award after implementing innovative technology to improve the Council’s response to fly-tipping.
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020 -
Registration for the first TechSwindon Summit is now open
A virtual event to promote and celebrate Swindon’s burgeoning tech sector will be held next month.
Published: Tuesday, 6th October 2020 -
Local support for workers and supply chain is key focus at the latest Honda national Taskforce meeting
A wide-ranging package of support provided for Honda of the UK Manufacturing (Honda) workers in Swindon was among the items discussed at the latest national taskforce meeting today (30 Sep).
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020 -
Council focuses on economic recovery as Swindon prepares to bounce back
‘Swindon’s bouncing back’ – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council and business leaders as the town begins to step up its economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2020 -
Businesses in Swindon can now apply for Discretionary Grant Funding
Eligible firms in Swindon are now able to apply for the Discretionary Grant Fund provided by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020 -
Town Deal Board to identify projects for £25m investment plan
Local projects could form part of a £25m Government-funded investment plan for Swindon.
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 -
Businesses eligible for government grants urged to get in touch with council
Swindon Borough Council is urging local businesses and organisations which might be eligible for government grants to apply if they are yet to do so.
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020 -
Support and advice available for Swindon businesses
More than 800 businesses have applied to Swindon Borough Council for the Government grants announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020 -
Council website offers advice for businesses requiring further support
Businesses in Swindon still looking for advice and support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic should visit the Council’s website where updated guidance is now available.
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020 -
Council makes support available to businesses in Swindon
Millions of pounds in lifeline funding will be given to small and medium-sized businesses by Swindon Borough Council as part of the large package of support available to residents in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020 -
Support in place for Honda staff and supply chain workers
A package of measures has been put in place to support workers affected by the closure of Swindon’s Honda factory in July next year.
Published: Monday, 10th February 2020
