News archive
News published January 2020
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Council commits to carbon neutrality by 2030
Swindon Borough Council has committed to going carbon neutral by 2030 as councillors step up the fight against climate change.
Published: 24th January 2020 -
Beat the Street helps get Swindon moving
The popular Beat the Street game that returned to Swindon from September to November 2019 is being hailed as a success once again.
Published: 24th January 2020 -
Future of Mechanics' Institute starting to look bright
Good progress is being made with the future of the Mechanics’ Institute, we can report.
Published: 22nd January 2020 -
Statement on Old Town's Corn Exchange
A lack of progress on plans to rejuvenate Old Town’s Corn Exchange has forced Swindon Borough Council to initiate its internal authorisation process to seek to terminate a development agreement for the scheme.
Published: 21st January 2020 -
Mannington road improvement scheme complete
Shoppers using Mannington Retail Park are benefitting from a scheme which will significantly improve congestion at a major Swindon roundabout.
Published: 21st January 2020 -
Council launches e-newsletter dedicated to New Eastern Villages project
Swindon Borough Council has launched a special e-newsletter to keep residents fully up to date with one of the largest greenfield developments in the country.
Published: 16th January 2020 -
Council reaches out to residents with homelessness Q&A
Facebook users in Swindon were this week given a glimpse into the work Swindon Borough Council does to help homeless people and rough sleepers.
Published: 9th January 2020 -
Around a thousand young people expected to attend this year’s JobFest
Swindon’s STEAM Museum will be packed out when one of Wiltshire’s biggest career events returns for its sixth year.
Published: 8th January 2020 -
Views sought on future coffee shop provision at Central Library
The future of the coffee shop space inside Central Library is the subject of a consultation which opens today (6 Jan).
Published: 6th January 2020 -
People urged to get on their bikes for 2020
Residents are being encouraged to get in their bike saddles to pedal off the excesses of the festive period.
Published: 6th January 2020
