News archive
News published September 2026
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Local people invited to shape Swindon’s future as Local Plan consultation opens
Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to have their say on a draft Local Plan that will help shape how Swindon grows and develops over the next 20 years.
Published: 24th September 2026 -
New campaign asks people who smoke in Swindon ‘What Will You Miss?’
People who smoke in Swindon are being encouraged to think about the moments that matter most to them, as a major regional campaign launches to help more people quit smoking for good.
Published: 23rd September 2026 -
Council moves forward with bridge repairs to remove construction traffic from residential roads
Swindon Borough Council is progressing plans to repair the bridge on the Southern Connector Road (SCR) so New Eastern Villages construction traffic can be taken off nearby residential roads.
Published: 22nd September 2026 -
Volunteers help protect rare newts as Swindon’s wildlife habitats get a helping hand
Residents are being encouraged to get involved in practical conservation work across Swindon to help Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protect and enhance habitats for one of the UK’s rarest amphibians.
Published: 17th September 2026 -
Why putting the right waste in the right bin matters
Local people are being urged to think before they throw rubbish away this Recycle Week.
Published: 16th September 2026 -
Wanborough Tennis Club serves up success with prestigious LTA status
Councillors have praised Wanborough Tennis Club after it was selected by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as a performance centre for Under 10 players.
Published: 15th September 2026 -
Consultation on post 16 SEND transport charges launched
A public consultation has opened on proposals to introduce an annual charge for young people aged 16 to 18 who use the Council’s SEND home‑to‑school transport service.
Published: 14th September 2026 -
New play space created for Crowdys Hill School
A new play space for children at Crowdys Hill School has been created thanks to Swindon Borough Council and its highways contractor.
Published: 11th September 2026 -
Reminder that support is available with Swindon above national average for preventing homelessness
Residents who are homeless or worried about losing their home are being reminded that support is available in Swindon.
Published: 9th September 2026 -
Discover the best of STEAM at the Golden Age Festival
Visitors are invited to step back in time this autumn as STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway hosts its Golden Age Festival.
Published: 8th September 2026
