News archive
News published February 2019
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Council to make town centre car parks free on Sundays
Shoppers and businesses are set to benefit from a new Council policy which will see the introduction of free parking on Sundays.
Published: 21st February 2019 -
Expert advice available for budding family historians at Central Library
A team of experienced researchers will be on hand at Central Library to help people interested in tracing their family roots.
Published: 20th February 2019 -
Learning Town makes 20-year-old Elrich a big success
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town.
Published: 19th February 2019 -
Preparatory work to get underway ahead of Mead Way improvements
Site clearance work which will pave the way for major improvements to a key West Swindon route will start in a fortnight’s time.
Published: 18th February 2019 -
Council publishes updated strategic land assessment
An updated list of sites which have the potential for development within Swindon has just been published.
Published: 12th February 2019 -
Fall in love with the career of your dreams this Valentine’s Day
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: 12th February 2019 -
Council’s Cabinet backs ambitious new libraries strategy
Swindon Borough Council has renewed its commitment to boosting literacy levels by ensuring libraries across the town reach their full potential.
Published: 8th February 2019 -
University to deliver Cultural Heritage Institute in historic former railway works building
Royal Agricultural University will deliver a new postgraduate and professional training hub in Swindon to support the cultural heritage industries.
Published: 7th February 2019 -
Magistrates close food business after council uncovers rat infestation
A Swindon man has had his food wholesaling business shut down after council food hygiene inspectors uncovered a widespread rat infestation in his premises.
Published: 7th February 2019 -
Green-fingered residents encouraged to sign up to garden waste service
With spring on the horizon, people in Swindon are being encouraged to add their names to the growing list of households signed up to Swindon Borough Council’s garden waste service.
Published: 7th February 2019
