Health and safety news
Court agrees Council was right to close rat-infested store
A convenience store, which was closed by council inspectors due to a rat infestation, has been allowed to reopen after making significant improvements.
Published: Monday, 21st July 2025-
Pop-up eatery hit with hygiene order
A pop-up food stall at the Swindon Designer Outlet has been hit with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order after being found to be using unsafe cooking practices.
Published: Friday, 14th April 2023 -
Residents urged to keep playing their part as Swindon sees extremely high COVID case rates
The pandemic is far from over – that’s the clear message from Swindon Borough Council with case rates in the town, and nationally, currently at an extremely high level.
Published: Thursday, 21st October 2021 -
Event organisers urged to think carefully before planning events while future is uncertain
Wiltshire leaders are urging people to think carefully before organising events post-21 June while there is still uncertainty over data and what the future holds.
Published: Thursday, 11th March 2021
