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News published March 2026
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New Swindon care home to be powered by renewable energy
Energy efficiency and sustainability are central to the design of a new state-of-the-art care home set to open in South Marston next year.
Published: 13th March 2026 -
Forty-eight new SEND places created in Swindon’s schools
Forty-eight pupils will be given dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places at two primary schools by September 2026.
Published: 12th March 2026 -
Almost 18,000 trees planted to expand Swindon’s green lungs
Almost 18,000 trees will have been planted across the Borough by the end of the 2025/26 planting season, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers.
Published: 10th March 2026 -
Swindon submits major innovation bid for drone cluster
A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.
Published: 9th March 2026 -
Plan to build on Swindon’s recent economic success backed by Cabinet
A clear and ambitious vision for the future of Swindon’s economy has been endorsed by councillors.
Published: 6th March 2026 -
Swindon celebrates community champions at Pride of Swindon Awards
Residents, volunteers and community groups from across the Borough were recognised for their dedication and impact at the Pride of Swindon Awards celebration yesterday (5 March).
Published: 6th March 2026 -
New facilities for Travellers ready to open
New and improved facilities for the Travelling community have been completed in Chiseldon, which it is hoped will minimise the number of illegal encampments across the Borough.
Published: 5th March 2026 -
Council Leader revisits Panattoni Park as first unit completed
The first speculative warehouse at Panattoni Park has now reached practical completion and is ready for occupation.
Published: 3rd March 2026 -
New cameras piloted to catch speeding drivers in Swindon
The first of five new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has been installed by Swindon Borough Council, as part of ongoing work to make roads safer.
Published: 2nd March 2026 -
Council vehicle fleet to switch to greener fuel
Swindon Borough Council’s vehicle fleet will no longer be powered by fossil fuels as a renewable biofuel will be phased in from next month.
Published: 2nd March 2026
