Consultations, engagement and surveys news
Time running out to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
There is just under a week left for people to have their say on a key strategic document that will guide development across Swindon over the next two decades.
Published: Tuesday, 7th October 2025-
Public invited to share feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
Local people, community groups, developers and businesses have the chance to shape Swindon’s future development by taking part in a consultation on the draft Local Plan, which opens today (1 Sep).
Published: Monday, 1st September 2025 -
Swindon residents encouraged to continue conversations with the Council
Local people will have another chance to meet and talk with Council Officers and Members at an upcoming engagement event this autumn.
Published: Friday, 29th August 2025 -
Chance to view plans for latest Swindon sports hub
Proposals for a brand-new sports hub at one of Swindon’s flagship communities are being shared with the public.
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2024 -
New residents drop-in sessions added to ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ engagement activity
Seven new drop-in sessions are being organised across Swindon in December to give residents additional opportunities to connect with their council.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Swindon residents invited to share their views on the town
Plans to create a vibrant town centre will be among the topics being discussed at a series of resident engagement events taking place next month.
Published: Monday, 21st October 2024 -
Public asked to help shape priorities for Community Safety Partnership
Local people are being asked to share their views on the types of issues they would like to see tackled in their communities.
Published: Friday, 30th August 2024 -
Public thanked for their feedback on draft Swindon Plan
A borough-wide engagement exercise designed to help shape Swindon Borough Council’s priorities has been hailed a great success.
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2024 -
New website lets Swindon residents have their say on plans for Swindon’s future
A new online engagement hub is available to encourage local people to have their say on the Council’s long-term priorities.
Published: Wednesday, 10th January 2024 -
Have your say on a new political map for Swindon Borough Council
A new pattern of wards is being developed for Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 9th January 2024 -
Council’s finances are on a ‘cliff edge’
Senior councillors will meet next week (13 Dec) to discuss Swindon Borough Council’s ‘extremely serious’ financial position.
Published: Friday, 8th December 2023 -
Plan to shape Swindon’s future to be shared with public
Local residents, partner organisations and community groups will have the opportunity to feed into a plan which will shape the future of Swindon over the next decade.
Published: Friday, 8th December 2023 -
Residents invited to have their say on the future of Swindon’s heritage
Residents are invited to attend a special public event, which aims to start a Borough-wide engagement on heritage in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 -
Survey launched to plan future of GWR Park on Faringdon Road
The recent pandemic has highlighted how important parks and green spaces are to the people of Swindon.
Published: Monday, 17th May 2021 -
Swindon residents thanked for their response to the census, with 97 per cent of households in England and Wales completing their survey
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services.
Published: Thursday, 13th May 2021 -
Nine out of ten households across England and Wales have now completed the Census
Nine out of ten households across England and Wales have completed their census questionnaire – but everyone must take part.
Published: Tuesday, 13th April 2021 -
There is still time to complete Census 2021
Census day was Sunday 21 March but it is vital that those who have not yet completed do so as soon as possible.
Published: Thursday, 25th March 2021 -
Office for National Statistics and Council working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
The Census 2021 is being held on 21 March and residents are urged to get ready.
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021 -
Council encourages tenants to have their say on rent proposals
Swindon Borough Council tenants will be given the chance to have their say on proposals to change the amount of rent they pay in 2021/22.
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020 -
Views sought on future coffee shop provision at Central Library
The future of the coffee shop space inside Central Library is the subject of a consultation which opens today (6 Jan).
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020
