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Swindon vows to build on UK City of Culture journey
Swindon will build on the momentum of its UK City of Culture campaign after its ambitious bid just missed out on the final shortlist.
Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2026-
Councillors and community volunteers join forces for The Big Town Centre Clean-Up
More than 40 Borough and parish councillors from across Swindon joined forces with community volunteers on Saturday (22 Aug) to contribute to The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Published: Monday, 24th August 2026 -
Community Payback sessions support The Big Town Centre Clean-Up
People serving community sentences are helping to improve Swindon town centre this month as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Published: Wednesday, 19th August 2026 -
Power-washing underway as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up
Power-washing of paved areas in Swindon town centre begins today as part of the ongoing public realm improvements being delivered through The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Published: Monday, 10th August 2026 -
Swindon urged to get behind The Big Town Centre Clean-Up
Swindon Borough Council is calling on residents, councillors and council employees to roll up their sleeves and take part in The Big Town Centre Clean-Up this August.
Published: Friday, 31st July 2026 -
More than 200 residents supported as Council’s new Community Hub approach expands to Central Library
Efforts to make it easier for residents to access the advice and support they need, when they need it, are being expanded by Swindon Borough Council as the next phase of its Community Hub programme.
Published: Monday, 27th July 2026 -
Swindon strengthens ties with Defence Academy
Councillors from Swindon Borough Council visited the Defence Academy in Shrivenham to explore opportunities for closer collaboration on education, skills and support for the Armed Forces community.
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 -
Businesses encouraged to back Swindon’s City of Culture 2029 bid
Local businesses are being encouraged to get behind Swindon’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, as the town prepares the next stage of its bid submission.
Published: Monday, 20th July 2026 -
Summer support and activities available for families across Swindon
Families across Swindon can enjoy a summer packed with free and low-cost activities, events and attractions alongside a wide range of financial, food and family support throughout the holidays.
Published: Thursday, 16th July 2026 -
Lydiard Park hosts uplifting Armed Forces Day
The sound of bagpipes filled the air of Lydiard Park as Swindon came together to honour serving personnel, veterans and military families at Armed Forces Day this afternoon (20 June).
Published: Saturday, 20th June 2026 -
Young fathers’ champion wins national award for life-changing support
A practitioner supporting young fathers across Swindon has been recognised nationally for delivering life changing support to families.
Published: Friday, 12th June 2026 -
Armed Forces Day celebrations return to Lydiard Park
Swindon will once again honour its serving personnel, veterans and military families, with Armed Forces Day celebrations taking place at Lydiard Park on Saturday, 20 June, from 11am to 4.30pm.
Published: Thursday, 28th May 2026 -
New social value fund brings life changing support to Swindon residents
Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to social value is delivering tangible benefits for residents thanks to a major partnership with public sector services provider Liberata.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 -
Swindon celebrates community champions at Pride of Swindon Awards
Residents, volunteers and community groups from across the Borough were recognised for their dedication and impact at the Pride of Swindon Awards celebration yesterday (5 March).
Published: Friday, 6th March 2026 -
New facilities for Travellers ready to open
New and improved facilities for the Travelling community have been completed in Chiseldon, which it is hoped will minimise the number of illegal encampments across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 5th March 2026 -
New community hub opens at Park Library, bringing local support under one roof
A new community hub has opened at Park Library in Cavendish Square today (25 Feb) - the first of four prototype hubs launching across Swindon this year.
Published: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 -
Residents invited to mark COVID-19 Day of Reflection at Lydiard Park
Residents are invited to come together at Lydiard Park next month for a special commemorative service marking the UK-wide COVID-19 Day of Reflection.
Published: Monday, 23rd February 2026 -
Residents share priorities for £20m Pride in Place programme in Penhill
More than 40 residents from Penhill came together to help shape the future of their neighbourhood as part of Pride in Place, a community-led programme that will see up to £20m invested across Penhill.
Published: Friday, 20th February 2026 -
Six community projects to benefit from council’s social value commitment
A woodland heritage project, a new youth club and a café offering paid employment for young people in Swindon are just some of the projects that will receive a financial boost.
Published: Monday, 9th February 2026 -
Four community hubs to open, bringing support closer to Swindon residents
Transformative plans to create four new community hubs in Swindon that bring services and support closer to where people live will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet next week (4 Feb).
Published: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 -
Local arts and cultural groups unite behind Swindon’s 2029 UK City of Culture bid
“We’re backing the bid!” That was the clear message from Swindon’s arts and cultural organisations today as they came together to support the town’s ambition to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Published: Monday, 26th January 2026 -
Health Hydro welcomes back swimmers and fitness enthusiasts
Young swimmers made a splash bright and early this morning (19 Jan) as they became the first people to take a dip in the Health Hydro pool following the building’s recent refurbishment.
Published: Monday, 19th January 2026 -
Council continues to deliver for residents through its Swindon Plan
The opening of a new specialist Early Years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is just one of a number of projects delivered under the Council's Swindon Plan.
Published: Thursday, 27th November 2025 -
Swindon’s faith leaders come together to reaffirm shared community values
‘Let’s build bridges not walls’ was the message from local faith leaders as they came together at Swindon’s Civic Offices to mark Inter Faith Week (9-16 Nov).
Published: Thursday, 13th November 2025 -
Council plans to drive wealth back into Swindon community
A plan, which aims to circulate more wealth through the pockets of local people and businesses in Swindon, will be discussed by councillors tomorrow evening (6 Nov).
Published: Wednesday, 5th November 2025 -
Wichelstowe travel plan achieves gold standard
A flagship Swindon housing development is one of only three places in the country to have been awarded a nationally-accredited award for its travel plan.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 -
Celebrating Swindon’s Heroes: Pride of Swindon Awards Return
First launched in 2008, these will be the 14th Pride of Swindon Awards.
Published: Friday, 10th October 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 -
New service to support Swindon’s unpaid carers
Thousands of unpaid carers in Swindon are set to benefit from a range of new services designed to support them with their vital contribution to the local community.
Published: Monday, 30th June 2025 -
Thousands celebrate Armed Forces Day at Lydiard Park
Swindon came together in a powerful display of gratitude and unity as thousands gathered at Lydiard Park on Saturday to honour the courage, commitment and sacrifice of the of the UK’s armed forces.
Published: Monday, 30th June 2025 -
Council thanks local heroes during Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers across Swindon have been recognised at a special celebration event held as part of Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June).
Published: Thursday, 5th June 2025 -
Swindon’s Armed Forces Day just a month away
The countdown is well and truly on for the return of Armed Forces Day in Swindon.
Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025 -
Residents encouraged to celebrate VE Day
This amazing photo from Swindon Libraries’ Local Studies shows how people in Swindon celebrated the very first Victory in Europe (VE) Day – one of the most significant days in the country’s history.
Published: Tuesday, 18th March 2025 -
Support available to Ukrainian residents in extending visas
Around 300 Ukrainian residents who have sought refuge in Swindon since war broke out in their homeland two years ago will be supported by Swindon Borough Council to extend their visa.
Published: Tuesday, 4th February 2025 -
Swindon comes together to make town more welcoming for refugees
Refugees, asylum seekers, businesses and the Council are working together to agree how to make Swindon a more welcoming place for people seeking refuge.
Published: Friday, 31st January 2025 -
Drove pupils capture Broadgreen’s community spirit
Three pupils at Drove Primary School were praised by partner agencies for providing the inspiration for a new community logo.
Published: Friday, 20th December 2024 -
Council praises Swindon’s amazing volunteers
Inspirational volunteers will be celebrated by Swindon Borough Council for the invaluable support they provide to local communities.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2024 -
Swindon marks White Ribbon Day with Broadgreen ceremony
Today (25 November), Swindon Borough Council brought together local organisations, residents, and community leaders to reaffirm Swindon’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 -
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Eldene to benefit from community clean-up and extra CCTV to combat ASB
Positive steps are being taken by Swindon Borough Council and local partners to make Eldene safer and more welcoming for residents.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 -
Residents invited to give their views on local services and priorities
Swindon Borough Council is asking Swindon residents to ‘help us to help you’ by completing the annual Resident Survey.
Published: Monday, 12th August 2024 -
Explore nature and Swindon's history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough.
Published: Monday, 22nd July 2024 -
Local volunteers spruce up Broadgreen
Volunteer litter pickers joined local agencies for a community clean-up day in Broadgreen this morning (29 June).
Published: Saturday, 29th June 2024 -
Community invited to come together for Broadgreen clean-up
Local people are being invited to take part in a community clean-up to brighten up the Broadgreen area next weekend.
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2024
