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News published August 2022
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Council to host energy advice Q&A in wake of price cap increase announcement
Citizens Advice Swindon and Warm and Safe Wiltshire have joined forces with Swindon Borough Council to help residents save money on bills.
Published: 26th August 2022 -
Swindon pupils celebrate GCSE success
Councillor Dale Heenan, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Organisational Excellence, and Annette Perrington, Director of Education, Inclusion and Skills, visited The Dorcan Academy to meet students collecting their GCSE results this morning.
Published: 25th August 2022 -
Council thanks sponsors, charities and volunteers ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day
Tomorrow (24 August) marks 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and six months since it was invaded by Russia.
Published: 23rd August 2022 -
Students celebrate top marks on A-Level results day
Councillor Oladapo Ibitoye, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, and Annette Perrington, Director of Education, Inclusion and Skills, visited Great Western Academy (GWA) this morning to support and celebrate those students who received their A-Level results.
Published: 18th August 2022 -
Swindon’s Great Western Brick Show celebrates 20 years at STEAM
One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage.
Published: 16th August 2022 -
Time running out for older people to qualify for Government payment
Older people have until 18 August to put in a claim for Pension Credit to qualify for the £650 Cost of Living Payment.
Published: 8th August 2022 -
Young people encouraged to join Summer Reading Challenge
There are plenty of incentives for young people to join in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Published: 5th August 2022 -
Further chance for public to see Fleming Way transformation plans
The public will have another chance next week to view plans for the £33m transformation of Fleming Way as well as find out how journeys will be affected as the work is carried out.
Published: 5th August 2022 -
Council pilot scheme provides slow cookers to lower income households
Free, energy efficient slow cookers are being given to 60 lower income families as part of a pilot scheme run by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 2nd August 2022