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Busy year ahead delivering vital services and new projects
Making long-lasting repairs to local roads, cracking down on fly-tipping and bringing growth to Swindon are among Swindon Borough Council’s priorities in 2026.
Published: Tuesday, 30th December 2025 in News and resources news-
Feedback sought on council’s community alarm system
People who use Swindon Borough Council’s telecare system, and their families, are being asked to give their views on the service to help inform what it might look like in the future.
Published: Friday, 2nd January 2026 in Council housing news -
Swindon bus station set for demolition
Swindon’s former bus station will soon be no more when demolition contractors move in from next week (5 Jan).
Published: Monday, 29th December 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Residents thanked for saving millions through recycling efforts
Residents are being thanked by the Council for their recycling efforts.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
Motorists to benefit from game-changing funding to repair Swindon’s roads
Swindon Borough Council has been given an early Christmas present from the Government in the shape of £30m to repair roads across the town.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Anti-social behaviour falls in Swindon as partners commit to further action
Incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Swindon have fallen by 18 per cent over the past three years, reflecting continued efforts to make the town a safer and more welcoming place for residents.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 in Antisocial behaviour news -
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 in Business and investment news -
Swindon becomes major hub for international charity
Swindon has been chosen as the new base for a leading charity dedicated to improving access to books and learning, reflecting the Council’s mission to improve access to literacy across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 18th December 2025 in Charity news -
More tenants to benefit from home energy efficiency improvements
Council tenants living in Stratton and Highworth will benefit from greener and more comfortable homes, thanks to a £6.5m programme of energy efficiency improvements.
Published: Wednesday, 17th December 2025 in Homes and property news -
Council continues to improve support for children and families, Ofsted reports
The councillor in charge of Children’s Services says Swindon Borough Council will keep up the pace of improvement in the support it provides to vulnerable children and families.
Published: Thursday, 11th December 2025 in Social care and health news -
Residents move into their new fully adapted homes in Moredon
Eight brand-new accessible bungalows in Ventnor Close, Moredon, are now complete with the first tenants set to move in.
Published: Wednesday, 10th December 2025 in Homes and property news -
Skills Bootcamps open doors to new careers for Swindon and Wiltshire residents
A Skills Bootcamp initiative is proving a success in Wiltshire, helping residents gain new skills and secure employment in a range of sectors.
Published: Monday, 8th December 2025 in Education, employment and training news -
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 in Business and investment news -
Plan approved to improve council homes and services for tenants
A new plan to improve council homes and services for tenants was approved at a meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet last night (03 December).
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 in Homes and property news -
Waste and recycling collections to move by two working days again
From Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December), all waste and recycling collections in Swindon will move by two working days, in line with the new approach introduced by the Council last year.
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 in Recycling in Swindon news -
Nineteen Swindon roads resurfaced as Borough Council spends £5m tackling backlog
Nineteen roads have been resurfaced across Swindon as part of the Borough Council’s annual minor roads resurfacing programme, helping to improve safety and reduce a backlog of road maintenance.
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Tenants benefit from greener, cheaper and easier to warm homes as energy efficiency programme rolls out
Energy efficiency improvements including upgraded boilers, doors and windows are being rolled out to hundreds of council homes as part of a £30m five-year programme.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 in Council housing news -
Council explores sustainable future for Lydiard House through education partnership
An exciting new partnership could see sixth form students from Lydiard Park Academy studying in Swindon’s historic stately home.
Published: Monday, 1st December 2025 in Planning and Building Control news -
Swindon’s Health Hydro will reopen next month
Swimmers will be jumping back into the pool at Swindon’s historic Health Hydro when it reopens next month.
Published: Monday, 1st December 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
Council sets out framework for decarbonisation
A new framework guiding actions to reduce the Borough’s greenhouse gas emissions and enhance Swindon residents' quality of life will be reviewed by the Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday, 3 December.
Published: Monday, 1st December 2025 in Parks and open spaces news -
Residents invited to shape Swindon’s future walking and cycling proposals
People are being invited to shape how the Borough’s walking and cycling routes could be improved over the next decade.
Published: Friday, 28th November 2025 in Consultations, engagement and surveys news -
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 in People and communities news -
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 in Business and investment news -
Work to improve historic Turkish Baths underway
Restoration work to protect and enhance the Health Hydro's historic Turkish Baths is now underway, marking another important milestone in the wider refurbishment of this much-loved Victorian facility.
Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025 in Recreation, leisure and culture news -
New HGV restrictions on Kingshill Road come into force next month
Swindon Borough Council will introduce a 7.5-tonne weight limit on Kingshill Road from Monday, 8 December, as part of ongoing efforts to improve local air quality.
Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025 in Roads, parking and transport news -
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region.
Published: Monday, 17th November 2025 in Councillors, democracy and elections news -
Food recycling up by 11 per cent after successful sticker trial
‘No food waste’ stickers will be rolled out on all wheelie bins in Swindon following a successful trial.
Published: Friday, 14th November 2025 in Bins, rubbish and recycling news -
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 in People and communities news -
Majority of postal voters need to reapply under new national rules
On 13 November, Electoral Services will contact postal voters who applied for their postal vote before 30 January 2024, informing them that their current postal vote will expire on 31 January 2026.
Published: Wednesday, 12th November 2025 in Elections and voting news -
Trees planted at Lydiard Park to honour Second World War heroes
A lasting tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War will be unveiled at Lydiard Park this weekend.
Published: Monday, 10th November 2025 in Parks and open spaces news
