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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>More than 200 residents supported as Council’s new Community Hub approach expands to Central Library</title>
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      <description>Efforts to make it easier for residents to access the advice and support they need, when they need it, are being expanded by Swindon Borough Council as the next phase of its Community Hub programme.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council takes investment proposition to global aerospace and defence leaders</title>
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      <description>Swindon Borough Council used yesterday’s (22 July) Farnborough International Airshow to showcase the town’s aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing strengths.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Swindon strengthens ties with Defence Academy</title>
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      <description>Councillors from Swindon Borough Council visited the Defence Academy in Shrivenham to explore opportunities for closer collaboration on education, skills and support for the Armed Forces community.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council calls on 2,000 homeowners and landlords to support Swindon town centre clean-up</title>
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      <description>More than 2,000 private homeowners and landlords are being encouraged to help improve the appearance of Swindon town centre as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up this summer. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Stay cool at Swindon’s museums this summer</title>
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      <description>If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, look no further than Swindon Borough Council’s trio of museums.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses encouraged to back Swindon’s City of Culture 2029 bid</title>
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      <description>Local businesses are being encouraged to get behind Swindon’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, as the town prepares the next stage of its bid submission.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Property owners urged to fix eyesores as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up</title>
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      <description>Town centre businesses and property owners are being asked to play their part in Swindon Borough Council's The Big Town Centre Clean-Up later this summer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer support and activities available for families across Swindon</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1394/summer_support_and_activities_available_for_families_across_swindon</link>
      <description>Families across Swindon can enjoy a summer packed with free and low-cost activities, events and attractions alongside a wide range of financial, food and family support throughout the holidays.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New swing bridge installed as major milestone reached for Wichelstowe canal</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1393/new_swing_bridge_installed_as_major_milestone_reached_for_wichelstowe_canal</link>
      <description>A significant new chapter in the ongoing restoration of the Wilts &amp;amp; Berks Canal has been marked with the installation of a new swing bridge at Wichelstowe.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Wiltshire landscape highlighted in new exhibition</title>
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      <description>A new exhibition has opened at Museum &amp;amp; Art Swindon, highlighting how artist John Piper (1903-92) responded to the landscape and architecture of Wiltshire and Dorset.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council responds to Government’s funding blow for New Eastern Villages schools</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1391/council_responds_to_governments_funding_blow_for_new_eastern_villages_schools</link>
      <description>The councillor responsible for education in Swindon has expressed her disappointment following the Government’s decision not to proceed with free school funding for two planned schools in the NEV.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>The Big Town Centre Clean-Up to deliver visible improvements this summer</title>
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      <description>Street cleaning, graffiti removal, paving repairs, weed clearance and bench refurbishments will all form part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Inclusive theatre group takes centre stage in support of Swindon's City of Culture bid</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1389/inclusive_theatre_group_takes_centre_stage_in_support_of_swindons_city_of_culture_bid</link>
      <description>As Swindon prepares to submit its UK City of Culture 2029 bid next month, Deputy Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Councillor Jake Chandler, visited the Partners Theatre Company.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council steps up road repairs with summer resurfacing programme</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1388/council_steps_up_road_repairs_with_summer_resurfacing_programme</link>
      <description>Essential resurfacing work will take place across 18 deteriorating roads, as Swindon Borough Council continues to take action to target roads in poor condition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title> Councillors to hear that tenants say housing service is improving</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1387/councillors_to_hear_that_tenants_say_housing_service_is_improving</link>
      <description>Tenants living in the 10,383 homes owned by Swindon Borough Council are reporting improving satisfaction with housing services.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Education leaders unite to strengthen partnership working across Swindon</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1386/education_leaders_unite_to_strengthen_partnership_working_across_swindon</link>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Cabinet to review updated Local Plan ahead of further public consultation</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to consider external provider for Homeline to strengthen safety and future-proof service</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayor of Rivne visits Swindon as twinning plans move closer</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1384/mayor_of_rivne_visits_swindon_as_twinning_plans_move_closer</link>
      <description>Councillors extended the warm hand of friendship towards Rivne by welcoming the Ukrainian city’s mayor this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Lydiard Park hosts uplifting Armed Forces Day</title>
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      <description>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).</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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