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Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent

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People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Still time for residents to get involved in solar panel group-buying scheme

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A month into the registration window and over 830 Swindon households have already registered an interest in the latest round of Solar Together.

Friday, Jul 12

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Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children's Services

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Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council.

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Cabinet advised not to dispose of former nine-hole golf course in Highworth for £1

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Councillors will be asked not to approve a council motion calling for a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth to be designated as the Borough’s sixth country park.

Thursday, Jul 11

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New Swindon Plan to build a ‘fairer’, ‘better’ and ‘greener’ Swindon

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A new plan setting out Swindon Borough Council’s long-term priorities to improve the quality of life for all of the Borough’s residents will be discussed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week.

Tuesday, Jul 9

Multi-million pound sporting hub opens in Moredon

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A landmark multi-million pound sporting hub, which features some of the best cycling facilities in the country has been officially opened today (9 July).

Friday, Jul 5

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Museum & Art Swindon ready to open to the public

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A new facility to showcase one of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary 20th Century British art will open to the public on Tuesday (9 July).

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Will Stone has been elected to represent Swindon North

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The Labour Party candidate, Will Stone, has been elected to represent Swindon North Constituency following yesterday’s (4 July) general election.

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Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South

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Labour’s Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South Constituency.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Local volunteers spruce up Broadgreen

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Volunteer litter pickers joined local agencies for a community clean-up day in Broadgreen this morning (29 June).

Friday, Jun 28

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Summer Reading Challenge returns next week

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A celebration of creativity will be at the centre of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which gets underway next weekend (6 July).

Thursday, Jun 20

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Community invited to come together for Broadgreen clean-up

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Local people are being invited to take part in a community clean-up to brighten up the Broadgreen area next weekend.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Two North Swindon roads to be closed overnight for resurfacing

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Work to improve the surface of two roads in North Swindon will be carried out next week.

Monday, Jun 17

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Trusted solar panel installation available at lower prices for residents through group buying initiative Solar Together

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Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are working in partnership with iChoosr, independent experts in group buying, to launch the third Solar Together scheme.

Friday, Jun 7

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Comic Con returns to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this month

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Stars of the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon, as the Film and Comic Con extravaganza returns to the STEAM Museum this month.

Tuesday, Jun 4

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Tributes pour in for former stalwart Conservative councillor

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Council members from across the political divide have paid tribute to one of the Borough’s most dedicated councillors, who passed away suddenly last week (30 May).

Public in Swindon warned about the dangers of synthetic opioids

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Swindon Borough Council’s Director of Public Health is urging users of heroin and crack cocaine to take extra precautions following increased reports of powerful synthetic opioids.

Wednesday, May 29

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More adapted bungalows being built in Moredon

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A further eight homes are being built in Moredon to support people with disabilities or those who require live-in care.

Friday, May 24

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Golf at Coate Water to reopen this summer

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The Coate Water pitch and putt and crazy golf course will reopen this July!

Thursday, May 23

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Council taking legal advice over Abbey Stadium development

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The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the local authority is reviewing the planning requirements for the development around the outside of the Abbey Stadium to ascertain if they have been breached.

Wednesday, May 22

Adapted bungalows being built in Walcot

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Work to build three new adaptable bungalows in Walcot has begun.

Friday, May 17

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Major milestone in Oasis revamp as development agreement signed

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An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this year.

Tuesday, May 14

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Post-war music scene items wanted for Museum & Art Swindon

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The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Who are just some of the huge bands who have played in Swindon over the years.

Monday, May 13

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Foster carers across Swindon share their fondest fostering memories

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As part of The Fostering Network's annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign (13-26 May), foster carers across Swindon will be sharing their fondest memories of caring for the children they provide loving

Saturday, May 4

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Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner election 2024 – result declared

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The count for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner election has been completed today (4 May 2024) and the result declared.

Friday, May 3

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Labour retain control of Council with increased 25-seat majority

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The Labour Party has increased its majority and retained control of Swindon Borough Council following yesterday’s (2 May) Borough-wide election.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Swindon Town players show their support for Council’s foster carers

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Swindon Town Football Club teamed up with Swindon Borough Council’s fostering team to back their appeal for more foster carers to come forward and provide loving homes for children who have no-one to

Thursday, Apr 25

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Swindon Town players to show their support for Council’s foster carer appeal

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Swindon Town players will wear special t-shirts during the warm-up before Saturday’s (27 April) final match of the season at home to Morecambe to raise awareness of fostering.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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A new online tool to stay ‘Steady On Your Feet’ launches in Swindon

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An online tool designed to help older adults feel more confident about their balance and ability to get about more safely has been launched in Swindon.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Council ensures over 98.6 per cent of children get into their first-choice primary school

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Almost all (98.6 per cent) children due to start primary school in September have today (16 April) been offered their first-choice school.