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News published July 2025
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Fairer, Better, Greener Swindon: Councillors reflect on first year of Swindon Plan
The development of a town centre masterplan and the opening of a new youth centre are among the key achievements delivered by Swindon Borough Council in the first year of its Swindon Plan.
Published: 8th July 2025 -
Five-year business plan to provide fresh impetus for Council’s housing company
A company set up by Swindon Borough Council to build homes in order to boost the local authority’s finances could be given a new lease of life.
Published: 7th July 2025 -
Hundreds of Swindon households cut carbon footprint through Solar Together
Solar panels installed by Swindon residents through the Council’s Solar Together scheme to date are expected to achieve a reduction of 11,853 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over their 25-year lifetime.
Published: 7th July 2025 -
Swindon sets out bold vision for a future-fit council that works for everyone
Swindon Borough Council has published an ambitious plan to transform how it delivers services and supports local people, while ensuring it can live within its financial means.
Published: 7th July 2025 -
Ofsted highlights ‘positive progress’ in Children’s Services, but more still to do
The support provided to children in care in Swindon is improving, according to Ofsted.
Published: 4th July 2025 -
Swindon pharmaceutical manufacturer to create extra 100 jobs, Leader told
It has been one of Swindon’s longstanding employers for more than half a century.
Published: 3rd July 2025 -
Proposal to buy 66 brand-new council homes to be discussed by Cabinet
Swindon’s council housing stock could receive a boost, if councillors agree to buy 66 brand-new homes for tenants.
Published: 3rd July 2025 -
Hundreds of Swindon households cut carbon footprint through Solar Together
Solar panels installed by Swindon residents through the Council’s Solar Together scheme to date are expected to achieve a reduction of 11,853 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over their 25-year lifetime.
Published: 1st July 2025 -
Council publishes report on condition of Swindon’s roads
A new report has been published by Swindon Borough Council setting out the current condition of roads across the Borough.
Published: 1st July 2025 -
Swindon picks up two top awards at education’s version of the Oscars
A Swindon primary school finished top of the class after taking the crown of ‘Primary School of the Year’ in education’s own version of the Oscars.
Published: 1st July 2025
