Business and investment news
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 -
Local partners working behind the scenes to support Honda staff and supply chain
Actions to help Honda-associated companies deliver a programme of welfare support for their Swindon workforce are being coordinated by a group of partners from across the public and private sector.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2019 -
Council offers important advice for those looking to support Honda’s workforce
Swindon’s community spirit and generosity has come to the fore this week following Honda’s announcement on Tuesday of its intention to close its plant in Swindon in 2021.
Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019 -
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 -
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 -
Survey aims to plug gaps in town’s electric vehicle charging map
People in Swindon are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to understand the demand for electric vehicle charging points in the town.
Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018 -
PopUp Business School inspires Swindon’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs looking to climb the first rungs of the business ladder have been receiving expert advice from a revolutionary start-up training company.
Published: Wednesday, 9th May 2018
