News archive
News published January 2026
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Progressive shift in parking pricing strategy to support local businesses
Plans to incentivise shoppers to spend more time in both the town centre and Old Town will be put before councillors next week (4 Feb).
Published: 30th January 2026 -
Council Leader welcomes major investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure
A leading European digital infrastructure provider is making a significant investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure.
Published: 30th January 2026 -
Skate park planned for top of Whalebridge Car Park
Roller skaters could soon be taking their skills to great heights thanks to an innovative proposal to transform underused space at one of the town’s car parks.
Published: 29th January 2026 -
Budget to protect frontline services and deliver Swindon Plan priorities outlined
A budget which protects frontline services, supports Swindon’s most vulnerable residents and continues to deliver the long-term priorities of the Swindon Plan, will be presented to councillors.
Published: 28th January 2026 -
Four community hubs to open, bringing support closer to Swindon residents
Transformative plans to create four new community hubs in Swindon that bring services and support closer to where people live will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet next week (4 Feb).
Published: 28th January 2026 -
Local arts and cultural groups unite behind Swindon’s 2029 UK City of Culture bid
“We’re backing the bid!” That was the clear message from Swindon’s arts and cultural organisations today as they came together to support the town’s ambition to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Published: 26th January 2026 -
Swindon car parks to go cashless
Council-owned car parks across Swindon are set to go cashless before the end of the year.
Published: 23rd January 2026 -
Health Hydro welcomes back swimmers and fitness enthusiasts
Young swimmers made a splash bright and early this morning (19 Jan) as they became the first people to take a dip in the Health Hydro pool following the building’s recent refurbishment.
Published: 19th January 2026 -
Five key roads in Swindon to be resurfaced
Five key roads will be resurfaced before the end of February as part of Swindon Borough Council’s continued work to repair the local highway network.
Published: 16th January 2026 -
Businesses invited to join Swindon’s safe places network
An initiative to create a series of designated safe place for local people has been launched by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 16th January 2026
