https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news Swindon Borough Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:15:41 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:15:41 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1360/parents_receive_primary_school_offers_as_most_children_secure_preferred_places The majority of children (95.5%) in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school for September. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1359/kingsdown_crematorium_marks_60_years_of_compassionately_caring_for_swindon_families For 60 years, Kingsdown Crematorium has been a quiet constant in the lives of Swindon residents. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:43:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1358/plenty_to_see_and_do_at_swindons_venues_this_easter It’s set to be an egg-cellent time this Easter as family-friendly events are held at three Swindon Borough Council-owned venues over the holiday break. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1356/plans_to_rejuvenate_prominent_eyesore_building_being_explored Momentum is building behind efforts to regenerate the area around Swindon railway station, with early work underway to explore options for bringing the long‑derelict Signal Point back into use. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1357/new_social_value_fund_brings_life_changing_support_to_swindon_residents Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to social value is delivering tangible benefits for residents thanks to a major partnership with public sector services provider Liberata. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1355/multi-million_pound_rollout_of_energy-efficient_measures_to_council_homes_progresses Hundreds of council homes across Swindon are benefiting from major energy‑efficiency improvements as part of an ongoing £48m investment programme designed to help tenants reduce their energy bills. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:57:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1354/work_begins_to_deliver_transformational_theatre_and_concert_venue_in_swindon A new 2,000‑capacity entertainment venue in Swindon town centre has taken a significant step forward following a £20m funding boost from the Government. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:46:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1353/swindon_firm_raises_flag_to_support_councils_place_marketing_campaign One of the town’s major employers has nailed its colours to the mast in support of Swindon. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:23:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1352/swindons_new_youth_centre_celebrates_first_anniversary A youth centre created with and for children in Swindon is celebrating its first anniversary, having welcomed many children through its doors every month. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1351/food_waste_recycling_rollout_to_flats_in_swindon_nears_completion_ahead_of_national_deadline The rollout of a food waste recycling service to all 11,000 flats in Swindon is set to be completed by the Council next week. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1350/swindon_down_to_the_final_nine_in_uk_city_of_culture_2029_bid Swindon is celebrating today (18 March) after being longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, marking a major milestone in the town’s ambitious bid to showcase its creativity and heritage. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1349/call_for_community_groups_to_help_shape_the_names_of_swindons_future_streets They mark important pieces of Swindon’s history and are used to celebrate the town’s rich culture. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1348/students_looking_forward_to_new_sixth_form_centre_at_lydiard_house Plans to create new sixth form teaching facilities at Swindon’s historic Lydiard House have taken an important step forward. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1347/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1346/forty-eight_new_send_places_created_in_swindons_schools Forty-eight pupils will be given dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places at two primary schools by September 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1345/almost_18000_trees_planted_to_expand_swindons_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. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1344/swindon_submits_major_innovation_bid_for_drone_cluster A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1343/plan_to_build_on_swindons_recent_economic_success_backed_by_cabinet A clear and ambitious vision for the future of Swindon’s economy has been endorsed by councillors. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1342/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). Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1341/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. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0000