News archive
News published May 2021
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Survey launched to plan future of GWR Park on Faringdon Road
The recent pandemic has highlighted how important parks and green spaces are to the people of Swindon.
Published: 17th May 2021 -
£11.6 million for Swindon as government funds vital new road
New access road between Swindon and the planned New Eastern Villages development will provide faster journeys and enable the construction of 4,150 new homes.
Published: 15th May 2021 -
Progress on new M4 underpass continues, as next stage of the scheme begins next week
Work to construct the Wichelstowe Southern Access (WSA), a new underpass beneath the M4, will move to stage four next week, with all associated traffic management to be removed from the motorway.
Published: 13th May 2021 -
Swindon residents thanked for their response to the census, with 97 per cent of households in England and Wales completing their survey
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeri
Published: 13th May 2021 -
Results of Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner election
The count for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner elections has been completed today (Monday 10 May).
Published: 10th May 2021 -
Council get behind national fostering campaign to find new foster carers in Swindon
Swindon Borough Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign from the Fostering Network, in the hope of inspiring more people in the town to become foster carers.
Published: 10th May 2021 -
Conservatives increase majority following local election
The Conservative Party has increased its majority to 15 seats in the Swindon Borough Council Chamber following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: 7th May 2021 -
Organisations in Swindon are invited to apply for the UK Community Renewal Fund
Organisations in Swindon are being encouraged by the Council to apply for government funding which is available as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund (UK CRF).
Published: 4th May 2021
