News archive
News published August 2019
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Improvements in Maths and English for Swindon’s GCSE students
GCSE students are today (22 Aug) celebrating improvements in Maths and English following the publication of provisional GCSE results.
Published: 27th August 2019 -
Parents encouraged to feed back on childcare needs before the end of the month
Families in Swindon have just a couple of weeks left to complete a survey to help the Council understand their childcare needs.
Published: 22nd August 2019 -
Council workers spruce up care home garden with a lick of paint
Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Communications team brandished their brushes and put their painting skills to the test last week as they helped to brighten up the garden of a care home.
Published: 19th August 2019 -
Swindon’s A-Level students celebrate successful results
The A-Level pass rate for students in Swindon has increased, according to provisional results published today (15 August).
Published: 15th August 2019 -
Explore the Wonder of Space at STEAM this summer
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will be marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this summer with an exciting visit from a travelling planetarium.
Published: 13th August 2019 -
Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Ofsted has praised “the swift and decisive action to improve services for children and young people in Swindon” after a recent inspection.
Published: 12th August 2019 -
Council leads on green issues with new electric car charging points installed at Civic Offices
Special bays for charging electric vehicles have been installed on the Council’s Civic campus.
Published: 12th August 2019 -
Council invests £2.5m in Wilts & Berks Canal restoration
A section of the Wilts & Berks Canal has been restored thanks to an investment from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 9th August 2019 -
The Luna Cinema returns to Lydiard Park this weekend
The UK’s leading open-air cinema returns to Lydiard Park this weekend.
Published: 7th August 2019 -
Changes to waste and recycling services come into effect in bid to improve recycling across Swindon
Recycling is now compulsory in Swindon as part of a drive to increase the amount of household waste that is reused.
Published: 6th August 2019