Business and investment news
Council Leader reaffirms commitment to defence sector growth in Swindon
Council Leader, Councillor Gary Sumner, reaffirmed the local authority's commitment to supporting Swindon's growing defence and advanced technology sector during a visit this week to Panattoni Park.
Published: Friday, 6th November 2026-
Businesses to vote on new Business improvement District for Swindon
Businesses will soon have the chance to vote on proposals for a new BID that could bring approximately £2.5m of additional investment into Swindon’s town centre and surrounding areas.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 -
Government confirms mayoral strategic authority for the Thames Valley
Ambitions from council leaders across the Thames Valley to unlock economic, infrastructure and investment opportunities for the region are closer to being realised.
Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2026 -
Building stronger partnerships with one of Swindon’s major employers
Council Leader, Councillor Gary Sumner, recently visited BMW Group's MINI Plant Swindon to the company’s plans for the future, as well as explore opportunities for closer working with the Council.
Published: Tuesday, 6th October 2026 -
Young entrepreneurs making Formula 1 parts drive business growth in Swindon
Three young engineers who launched their own precision engineering company are now producing specialist components for a huge variety of customers across some of the UK’s most advanced industries.
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2026 -
Swindon cements reputation as UK’s autonomous systems powerhouse
A year after being highlighted in the Government's landmark Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, Swindon is strengthening its position as a UK hub for defence technology.
Published: Monday, 7th September 2026 -
Council Leader visits Kerr Office Group to discuss growth and investment opportunities in Swindon
As Swindon continues to attract significant investment and strengthen its position as a hub for business growth, Leader of the Council, Cllr Gary Sumner, visited local company Kerr Office Group.
Published: Friday, 14th August 2026 -
Council takes investment proposition to global aerospace and defence leaders
Swindon Borough Council used yesterday’s (22 July) Farnborough International Airshow to showcase the town’s aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing strengths.
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 -
The Big Town Centre Clean-Up to deliver visible improvements this summer
Street cleaning, graffiti removal, paving repairs, weed clearance and bench refurbishments will all form part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2026 -
Thames Valley devolution bid dealt major blow
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow.
Published: Friday, 19th June 2026 -
Unmanned Aircraft manufacturing up and running in months, Council’s new Leader told
Swindon Borough Council’s new Leader received a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Borough’s new Unmanned Aircraft manufacturing facilities following a visit to TEKEVER in West Swindon.
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2026 -
Council to showcase Swindon to major investors
Swindon Borough Council will make a bold and ambitious investment pitch at a key national event next week (19 to 21 May).
Published: Friday, 15th May 2026 -
Businesses invited to Greener Business Day to drive sustainable growth
Businesses across Swindon and Wiltshire are being invited to a special event showcasing how sustainability is driving innovation, competitiveness and growth.
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 -
Plans to rejuvenate prominent ‘eyesore’ building being explored
Momentum is building behind efforts to regenerate the area around Swindon railway station, with early work underway to explore options for bringing the long‑derelict Signal Point back into use.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 -
Swindon firm raises flag to support council’s place marketing campaign
One of the town’s major employers has nailed its colours to the mast in support of Swindon.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 -
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
