News archive
News published March 2026
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Food waste recycling rollout to flats in Swindon nears completion ahead of national deadline
The rollout of a food waste recycling service to all 11,000 flats in Swindon is set to be completed by the Council next week.
Published: 18th March 2026 -
Swindon down to the final nine in UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Swindon is celebrating today (18 March) after being longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, marking a major milestone in the town’s ambitious bid to showcase its creativity and heritage.
Published: 18th March 2026 -
Call for community groups to help shape the names of Swindon’s future streets
They mark important pieces of Swindon’s history and are used to celebrate the town’s rich culture.
Published: 17th March 2026 -
Students looking forward to new sixth form centre at Lydiard House
Plans to create new sixth form teaching facilities at Swindon’s historic Lydiard House have taken an important step forward.
Published: 16th March 2026 -
New Swindon care home to be powered by renewable energy
Energy efficiency and sustainability are central to the design of a new state-of-the-art care home set to open in South Marston next year.
Published: 13th March 2026 -
Forty-eight new SEND places created in Swindon’s schools
Forty-eight pupils will be given dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places at two primary schools by September 2026.
Published: 12th March 2026 -
Almost 18,000 trees planted to expand Swindon’s green lungs
Almost 18,000 trees will have been planted across the Borough by the end of the 2025/26 planting season, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers.
Published: 10th March 2026 -
Swindon submits major innovation bid for drone cluster
A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.
Published: 9th March 2026 -
Plan to build on Swindon’s recent economic success backed by Cabinet
A clear and ambitious vision for the future of Swindon’s economy has been endorsed by councillors.
Published: 6th March 2026 -
Swindon celebrates community champions at Pride of Swindon Awards
Residents, volunteers and community groups from across the Borough were recognised for their dedication and impact at the Pride of Swindon Awards celebration yesterday (5 March).
Published: 6th March 2026
