Council housing 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-
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 -
Council and suppliers make the Swindon pound go even further
New electronic tablets, which will benefit adults with learning difficulties, have been presented to Swindon Borough Council as part of its growing commitment to social value.
Published: Friday, 24th October 2025 -
Swindon joins 100 local authorities in call to save council homes
Swindon Borough Council has joined a coalition of over 100 council landlords, who have today (3 Sep) jointly published solutions for the Government to secure the future of England’s council housing.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 -
Adapted bungalows being built in Walcot
Work to build three new adaptable bungalows in Walcot has begun.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 -
Council’s affordable housing scheme scoops national award
Swindon’s biggest affordable housing scheme has gained national recognition after winning the top gong in the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Grand Finals.
Published: Monday, 22nd January 2024 -
Council regeneration scheme cements top place in regional building awards
A key affordable housing scheme in Swindon has scooped a top gong in the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) West of England Building Excellence awards.
Published: Thursday, 21st September 2023
