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News published July 2024
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Work to start on next phase of landmark Swindon development
Work is set to start on the next phase of Wichelstowe, Swindon’s landmark new housing development, which will deliver thousands of much-needed new homes over the next 15 years.
Published: 25th July 2024 -
Explore nature and Swindon's history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough.
Published: 22nd July 2024 -
Resurfacing programme to get underway over summer holidays
A number of roads will be resurfaced over the coming weeks as part of a major maintenance programme.
Published: 19th July 2024 -
Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent
People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25
Published: 18th July 2024 -
Still time for residents to get involved in solar panel group-buying scheme
A month into the registration window and over 830 Swindon households have already registered an interest in the latest round of Solar Together.
Published: 17th July 2024 -
Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children's Services
Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 12th July 2024 -
Cabinet advised not to dispose of former nine-hole golf course in Highworth for £1
Councillors will be asked not to approve a council motion calling for a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth to be designated as the Borough’s sixth country park.
Published: 12th July 2024 -
New Swindon Plan to build a ‘fairer’, ‘better’ and ‘greener’ Swindon
A new plan setting out Swindon Borough Council’s long-term priorities to improve the quality of life for all of the Borough’s residents will be discussed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week.
Published: 11th July 2024 -
Multi-million pound sporting hub opens in Moredon
A landmark multi-million pound sporting hub, which features some of the best cycling facilities in the country has been officially opened today (9 July).
Published: 9th July 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon ready to open to the public
A new facility to showcase one of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary 20th Century British art will open to the public on Tuesday (9 July).
Published: 5th July 2024