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News published June 2026
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Councillors to hear that tenants say housing service is improving
Tenants living in the 10,383 homes owned by Swindon Borough Council are reporting improving satisfaction with housing services.
Published: 30th June 2026 -
Education leaders unite to strengthen partnership working across Swindon
School leaders from across Swindon came together this week at STEAM to learn more about a new borough-wide partnership focused on improving outcomes for every child.
Published: 26th June 2026 -
Cabinet to review updated Local Plan ahead of further public consultation
A plan setting out where new homes, jobs and infrastructure should go in the Borough will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (1 July), following extensive public feedback.
Published: 25th June 2026 -
Council to consider external provider for Homeline to strengthen safety and future-proof service
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will next week consider proposals to secure the future of the Homeline service by commissioning a specialist external provider to deliver it.
Published: 24th June 2026 -
Mayor of Rivne visits Swindon as twinning plans move closer
Councillors extended the warm hand of friendship towards Rivne by welcoming the Ukrainian city’s mayor this weekend.
Published: 23rd June 2026 -
Lydiard Park hosts uplifting Armed Forces Day
The sound of bagpipes filled the air of Lydiard Park as Swindon came together to honour serving personnel, veterans and military families at Armed Forces Day this afternoon (20 June).
Published: 20th June 2026 -
Council acknowledges more work to do ahead of full Ofsted inspection of Children’s Services
The Council has acknowledged further improvement is needed in its Children’s Services following Ofsted’s sixth monitoring visit ahead of a full inspection expected later this year.
Published: 19th June 2026 -
Thames Valley devolution bid dealt major blow
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow.
Published: 19th June 2026 -
Highworth golf course proposals will not be considered in July
A report on the future of the former Highworth golf course, which had been scheduled for consideration by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet on 1 July, will now be brought forward at a later date.
Published: 18th June 2026 -
Lydiard House Museum celebrates the life and work of Swindon artist Ken White
Lydiard House Museum is hosting a special exhibition and programme of creative activities celebrating the life and work of acclaimed Swindon artist Ken White (1943 to 2025) next week.
Published: 17th June 2026
