Visit Europe after Brexit
Take a look at the Governments guidance on what you will need for driving in the EU after Brexit: international driving permits.
Notification of Road Closure at Broome Manor Lane
From Swindon Borough Council: I would like to notify you of a Ground Investigation Survey which is scheduled to take place at Hodson Embankment from Monday 16th September to Friday 27th September. In order for the survey to be carried out safely it will be carried out under a road closure, access will be maintained… read more
Consultation on Local Plan review opens today
Swindon Borough Council is seeking the views of members of the public to help inform the allocation of sites for housing and employment within the borough. The consultation, which starts today (29 July), will help the Council refresh its Local Plan, which sets out how much housing Swindon needs over a 20-year period and identifies… read more
Young Wardens scheme back for summer holidays
Around 80 children will be putting their summer holidays to good use when they take part in a free education programme from next week. Swindon Borough Council’s Young Wardens scheme, which is in its eleventh year, is a fun and educational, month-long programme of activities for the children of Council tenants. Aimed at children aged… read more
Commemorative events to take place for 1919 Peace Riots
Events will be taking place at Regent Circus this Sunday (28 July) to mark the centenary of the 1919 Peace Riots. July 1919 marked the official end of the First Word War and there were celebrations across the country. Swindon’s celebrations, however, turned sour when the crowd learned that hundreds of pounds had been spent… read more
Summer time fun for all the family
This summer Swindon Borough Council is working with a range of partners to host a number of exciting events and activities in the town centre. Young families will have the opportunity to get involved in the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge, free stay and play sessions, cycling and balance bikes, boxing and Explore Learning sessions…. read more
Council puts Old Town forward in latest High Street funding programme
Old Town could be the latest area of Swindon to benefit from significant government funding after Swindon Borough Council submitted a bid to The High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) programme. The £40m funding programme forms part of the Government’s Future High Street Fund and has been allocated to Historic England for work to support… read more
Ward Councillor Surgery this Saturday 27th July 9-11am
Gary Sumner: This Saturday I will have plans & information on sites in Wanborough and one in Badbury. I urge you to comment in the consultation 29/7 – 23/9.
What’s on in August/September in the National Trust Wiltshire Landscape
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the summer. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in August PDF What’s on in September PDF
Great Western Railway’s invention and innovation revealed in new exhibition
A brand new exhibition exploring the inventions and ideas that shaped the Great Western Railway will launch at STEAM on Friday (26 July). The railways were, and still are, a place of new ideas, designs and inventions. The Great Western Railway dared to be different and strove to be the best. Spark of Genius is… read more
Public asked for their views on two consultations which will shape Swindon’s future transport needs
People living in Swindon will get the chance to have their say on options to improve traffic movements in the town centre, and a new policy which sets out how new developments should make appropriate provision for the parking of cars, motorcycles and bikes. Consultations on both Swindon Borough Council’s draft Town Centre Movement Strategy… read more
Tenant Focus E-Newsletter July 2019
Important information for tenants Make sure to keep us updated with changes to your living arrangements To ensure our tenants’ safety, and in order to keep our records up to date, it is important that we are informed of any changes to your living arrangements. In the instance of the passing of a family member… read more
Your Swindon E-Newsletter July 2019
How we fix potholes We know Swindon’s roads aren’t perfect. We have started a two week campaign to help you understand how we repair potholes on our 510 mile road network. Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter to see what we have been up to. You can also get involved too. Our team regularly inspect… read more
Highways E-Newsletter July 2019
Find out more about the New Eastern Villages The New Eastern Villages will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country. It will feature 8,000 homes, new schools, employment spaces and community and leisure facilities. The New Eastern Villages team are holding three drop-in sessions to give residents the chance to find out… read more
Distraction Burglaries
“It’s something I’ll never forget and will affect my whole outlook on life. I’m a lot more cautious about answering the door, and when it’s dark I won’t answer it at all.” “For several nights after the incident I couldn’t sleep. I was worried that the male would return to the house and try to… read more
Community Policing Shop Opens In Swindon
Swindon’s Community Policing Shop opened officially this morning (19/07) in the town centre. Swindon Community Policing Team South have been donated a retail space in the The Brunel shopping centre for the shop, which was first introduced back in November and was such a huge success they decided to set up another, this time for… read more
Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane, Chiseldon
Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow fibre optic works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Mays Lane between Turnball and New Road. Traffic will be diverted via Turnball, B4005 New Road and… read more
Corsley Wildflower Meadow
The sites visited in Chiseldon were at the Washpool managed by WARP and at the Butts Road cemetery managed by Chiseldon Parish Council, invited by WARP as part of the “Save Our Magnificent Meadows Initiative”
Nesting Bird Boxes Made by Scouts
Bird Boxes have been made by the local Scouts group and are to be put up in the Washpool area.
Minutes of the Community Safety Forum meeting
Minutes of the Community Safety Forum meeting held on Thursday 4th July 2019 at 6.30pm at Hooper’s Field Sports Pavilion Present: Sgt Dave Tippetts, Cllr Derek Benfield, Cllr Lorraine Sandle, Cllr Val Curtis (Covingham PC), Cllr Gordon Wilson (Liddington PC), Cllr Paul Sunners (Chiseldon PC), Cllr Bob Biggs (Wanborough PC), Cllr Val Brodin (Bishopstone and… read more