News archive

News published September 2025

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  Young people back Swindon’s first Skills Strategy

  A new plan to help people across Swindon access training and employment has been welcomed by young people across the Borough.

  Published: 11th September 2025
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  Swindon maintains its top-five position in key economic index

  Swindon has once again been ranked alongside the country’s top cities when it comes to key economic performance indicators.

  Published: 9th September 2025
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  See Swindon’s history come alive with Heritage Open Days

  Heritage Open Days returns this month with the history of Swindon front and centre of local events.

  Published: 9th September 2025
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  STEAM to step back in time to the Golden Age this weekend

  Railway enthusiasts and history buffs are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this weekend (13 and 14 Sep) for a festival full of nostalgic fun.

  Published: 8th September 2025
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  New residential home could be created for Swindon children in care

  Plans to develop a new council-owned children’s home to support local children in care will be presented to councillors next week (10 Sep).

  Published: 5th September 2025
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  Six-month update on town centre regeneration plans to be shared

  Accelerating the rejuvenation of Swindon train station and the land around it, is just one of a number of priorities the Council will focus on in the coming months.

  Published: 3rd September 2025
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  Public invited to share feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan

  Local people, community groups, developers and businesses have the chance to shape Swindon’s future development by taking part in a consultation on the draft Local Plan, which opens today (1 Sep).

  Published: 1st September 2025