News archive
News published February 2026
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More than £29m to be spent on Swindon’s roads in next four years
Tens of millions of pounds will be spent improving Swindon’s roads over the next few years as part of a new programme that will be discussed by councillors next week.
Published: 27th February 2026 -
Council approves extension of Council Tax exemption for care leavers
Care‑experienced young people will benefit from extended Council Tax support up to the age of 25, no matter where they live in the UK, through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: 27th February 2026 -
Local schools help shape plan to make journeys safer
Local schools have helped to shape a plan for safer school runs for parents and children across the Borough that is set to be reviewed by senior councillors.
Published: 26th February 2026 -
New community hub opens at Park Library, bringing local support under one roof
A new community hub has opened at Park Library in Cavendish Square today (25 Feb) - the first of four prototype hubs launching across Swindon this year.
Published: 25th February 2026 -
Majority of tenants support being moved from aging high rise blocks
Proposals to decommission six of Swindon Borough Council’s high‑rise residential blocks and rehouse tenants in alternative accommodation will be considered by Cabinet next week (4 March).
Published: 25th February 2026 -
Businesses pledge support to Swindon’s care-experienced young people
Organisations across Swindon pledged to support care‑experienced young adults at an event organised by Swindon Borough Council today (24 Feb).
Published: 24th February 2026 -
Events to mark 40th anniversary of Railway Works closure
A variety of events are taking place across Swindon next month to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon’s Railway Works.
Published: 24th February 2026 -
Swindon urges Chancellor to unlock growth potential as part of Fast Growth Cities partnership
Swindon Borough Council has joined five other Fast Growth Cities (FGCs) in writing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to call for renewed national investment.
Published: 23rd February 2026 -
Residents invited to mark COVID-19 Day of Reflection at Lydiard Park
Residents are invited to come together at Lydiard Park next month for a special commemorative service marking the UK-wide COVID-19 Day of Reflection.
Published: 23rd February 2026 -
Rogue trader given suspended jail sentence for defrauding vulnerable Swindon pensioner
A cowboy builder who manipulated an 85-year-old woman into handing over £26,000 for unnecessary and substandard building work has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence.
Published: 20th February 2026
