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News published November 2025

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  Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal

  Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region.

  Published: 17th November 2025
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  Food recycling up by 11 per cent after successful sticker trial

  ‘No food waste’ stickers will be rolled out on all wheelie bins in Swindon following a successful trial.

  Published: 14th November 2025
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  Swindon’s faith leaders come together to reaffirm shared community values

  ‘Let’s build bridges not walls’ was the message from local faith leaders as they came together at Swindon’s Civic Offices to mark Inter Faith Week (9-16 Nov).

  Published: 13th November 2025
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  Majority of postal voters need to reapply under new national rules

  On 13 November, Electoral Services will contact postal voters who applied for their postal vote before 30 January 2024, informing them that their current postal vote will expire on 31 January 2026.

  Published: 12th November 2025
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  Trees planted at Lydiard Park to honour Second World War heroes

  A lasting tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War will be unveiled at Lydiard Park this weekend.

  Published: 10th November 2025
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  Council plans to drive wealth back into Swindon community

  A plan, which aims to circulate more wealth through the pockets of local people and businesses in Swindon, will be discussed by councillors tomorrow evening (6 Nov).

  Published: 5th November 2025
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  Council Leader reaches out to landlords to improve rundown area of town centre

  The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has stepped in to encourage some of the landlords who own properties in both Fleet Street and Bridge Street in the town centre to try and encourage redevelopment.

  Published: 4th November 2025