Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon's waste and recycling collections have changed
Find out everything you need to know about the changes: swindon.gov.uk/recyclefaqs
Get help if you're struggling with living costs
Find out what support is available and any unclaimed benefits you’re entitled to: swindon.gov.uk/costofliving
Change a child's life - become a foster carer
Find out more about what's involved and what support you will receive: swindon.gov.uk/fostering
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Latest news

Swindon store to remain closed following severe rat infestation
A grocery store in Broadgreen will remain closed after Swindon Borough Council’s Environmental Health team discovered…

Council using AI to help people with learning disabilities
A local volunteer focus group has been working alongside Swindon Borough Council to use the power of artificial…
Link Centre’s ice rink to reopen before Christmas
The ice rink at Swindon’s Link Centre will reopen earlier than anticipated thanks to an extraordinary effort by Link…

Town centre heritage projects awarded almost £700,000 in additional funding
Heritage projects in Swindon’s town centre have been awarded an additional £685,000 from Historic England.
Latest events
Victorian Christmas
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
See a typical GWR Railway worker's cottage circa 1900, decorated in Victorian style. Plus FREE guided tours of the Railway Village.
Coate Water family walk and map launch
21st December 2023
To celebrate the launch of the “Pathways to Coate” map, everyone’s welcome to join this leisurely walk around Coate Water.
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