https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news Swindon Borough Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:25:46 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:25:46 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1452/council_leader_reaffirms_commitment_to_defence_sector_growth_in_swindon Council Leader, Councillor Gary Sumner, reaffirmed the local authority's commitment to supporting Swindon's growing defence and advanced technology sector during a visit this week to Panattoni Park. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:48:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1451/programme_underway_to_improve_repair_and_reline_swindons_roads More than £650,000 is being invested in Swindon’s roads as Swindon Borough Council focuses on repairing areas that have been reported as in need of repair by residents, councillors and businesses. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:20:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1450/commonweal_school_celebrates_100_years_by_putting_down_more_roots Commonweal School in Swindon has celebrated its centenary by planting a new evolutionary tree trail in its grounds. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:31:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1449/businesses_to_vote_on_new_business_improvement_district_for_swindon Businesses will soon have the chance to vote on proposals for a new BID that could bring approximately £2.5m of additional investment into Swindon’s town centre and surrounding areas. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:51:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1448/road_camera_trial_to_begin_across_swindon A trial to understand driving habits at specific areas across Swindon has begun. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:26:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1447/lydiard_apples_turned_into_new_preserves Apples growing in Lydiard Park’s historic Georgian Walled Garden have been used to make a new range of handmade Wiltshire preserves, following a collaboration with an award-winning local producer. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1446/government_confirms_mayoral_strategic_authority_for_the_thames_valley Ambitions from council leaders across the Thames Valley to unlock economic, infrastructure and investment opportunities for the region are closer to being realised. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1445/experience_the_magic_of_christmas_at_lydiard_park Visitors to Lydiard Park can enjoy a jam-packed programme of festive events in December. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1444/new_road_linking_wichelstowe_to_the_m4_now_open A new road which provides an additional route into and out of Wichelstowe has this morning (26 Oct) opened to motorists after developers completed the final section of the scheme. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1442/more_support_available_for_people_sleeping_rough_in_swindon Additional outreach support and emergency accommodation are now available for people sleeping rough in Swindon. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1441/a_thousand_poppies_to_appear_across_swindons_roads_to_honour_the_fallen Around 1,000 poppies are again being placed on lampposts along some of Swindon’s busiest roads as the town prepares to honour the fallen. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1440/swindon_vows_to_build_on_uk_city_of_culture_journey Swindon will build on the momentum of its UK City of Culture campaign after its ambitious bid just missed out on the final shortlist. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1439/new_chapter_for_lydiard_house_as_sixth_form_transformation_gets_underway Work is underway to give historic Lydiard House a new lease of life, creating high-quality teaching and learning spaces for around 120 sixth-form students and staff. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1438/government_approves_swindons_send_reform_plan_to_improve_support_for_children_and_young_people Children and young people with SEND in Swindon are set to benefit from improvements to local services and support after the Government approved the Borough Council’s SEND Reform Plan. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1437/next_phase_of_wichelstowe_development_reaches_significant_milestone Work could soon start on the next phase of Wichelstowe, Swindon’s landmark new housing development, which continues to deliver thousands of much-needed new homes. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1436/building_stronger_partnerships_with_one_of_swindons_major_employers Council Leader, Councillor Gary Sumner, recently visited BMW Group's MINI Plant Swindon to the company’s plans for the future, as well as explore opportunities for closer working with the Council. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1435/everything_is_awesome_as_great_western_brick_show_returns_to_steam The UK’s longest-running LEGO® fan show returns to STEAM and this year it’s bigger than ever. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1434/more_than_20_roads_resurfaced_as_2m_investment_in_swindons_highways_continues More than 20 roads have been resurfaced as part of Swindon Borough Council’s ongoing investment in its highways network. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1433/cabinet_member_issues_public_appeal_for_more_foster_carers_in_swindon A public appeal for local people to become foster carers has been issued by Swindon Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Education, Councillor Kate Tomlinson,. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1432/cabinet_to_review_progress_on_improving_council_services_for_residents Making it easier to get help, supporting residents earlier and improving use of technology will be central to the next phase of work to transform services, councillors will be told next week (8 Oct). Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100