Environmental problems 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-
Swindon to host key event as part of national Zero Carbon Tour
Next month (September), Swindon Borough Council will host a local event for businesses from across the Borough, as part of a 12-week Zero Carbon Tour across the UK, ahead of (COP26) in Glasgow.
Published: Thursday, 12th August 2021 -
Tree planting underway at Highworth’s Pentylands Country Park
Thousands of trees are being planted at Highworth Countryside Park as part of England’s Community Forests’ Trees for Climate programme.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 -
Residents asked to contribute to Council plans to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint
Local people are being asked to give feedback on the Council’s ambitious Carbon Reduction Strategy, which looks to make Council operations carbon neutral by 2030.
Published: Wednesday, 18th November 2020 -
Swindon awarded funding for new electric vehicle charging points
Swindon is set to benefit from 22 new electric vehicle charging point parking bays thanks to a successful bid for government funding submitted by the Council.
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020 -
Council unveils plans to be carbon neutral by 2030
Ambitious plans to make Swindon Borough Council carbon neutral within 10 years will be presented to councillors next week (21 Oct).
Published: Friday, 16th October 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 -
Council works with energy companies to deliver solar offsetting for Swindon
A special scheme that will see almost a quarter of Swindon Borough Council’s electricity consumption being generated by solar power has been launched.
Published: Monday, 28th September 2020 -
Council and fire service urge residents to avoid bonfires
Swindon Borough Council and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents to avoid lighting bonfires during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Furniture company fined almost £400,000 for serious health and safety breaches
The parent company of Swindon-based Oak Furnitureland has been fined nearly £400,000 for failing to protect its employees from hazardous and explosive conditions at its premises in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020 -
Council commits to carbon neutrality by 2030
Swindon Borough Council has committed to going carbon neutral by 2030 as councillors step up the fight against climate change.
Published: Friday, 24th January 2020 -
Council leads on green issues with new electric car charging points installed at Civic Offices
Special bays for charging electric vehicles have been installed on the Council’s Civic campus.
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019 -
Council to seek HGV ban on Kingshill Road to tackle air pollution
Removing Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from Kingshill Road is just one of the solutions the Council is proposing to reduce levels of pollution.
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019
