New virtual cyber school for young people
See details on the new virtual cyberschool for young people lanched by the Government.
Residents donate children’s clothes and toys at the Primary School
Residents donated children’s clothes and toys for a collection day at the Primary School, for anyone in need of new items for their children.
People in Swindon urged to reach out to care home residents
People are being asked if they could spare a few minutes to put smiles on the faces of isolated residents as Swindon Borough Council launches a new initiative to help those who live in care homes. As part of the Council’s #HereForSwindon support measures, people across the borough – children in particular – are being… read more
Swindon Borough Council Covid-19 Update – 7th May
To view the update on Covid-19, please follow the link below: SBC COVID-19 Newsletter
Pharmacy Opening Hours – Bank Holiday
Download a full list of pharmacy opening hours for the bank holiday today, and the rest of the weekend. Download (Excel File)
Coronavirus — Information for Parish & Town Councils from NALC
NALC has updated its dedicated webpage on the coronavirus. This includes a letter to local (parish and town) councils from Robert Jenrick MP and information on getting testing and homeworking. See the updates below: Letter to local councils On 30 April, Robert Jenrick MP, secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government, wrote a letter… read more
Ideas for Celebrating VE Day
Please follow the link for some great ideas for activities to do at home to celebrate VE Day on 8th May. VE Day Ideas
Notification of Road Closures: M4 Junctions 12 (Theale, West Berkshire) to 15 (Swindon, Wiltshire) – Resurfacing
View or download details on these closures.
Latest News and Information from Swindon Borough Council
Help for our shielded residents Over 5,000 residents of Swindon who have been advised to shield themselves to protect them from contracting coronavirus are being contacted again by the Council to inform them of the guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and to outline the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness… read more
Council highlights support services available to vulnerable residents
Swindon Borough Council has written to more than 5,000 residents who have been identified by the NHS as being at high risk from coronavirus. The letter, which will hit doormats this week, contains guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and outlines the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness as a… read more
Bonfires and Garden Safety
It would be really helpful if people could avoid having bonfires during this coronavirus lockdown period. While we know that the current weather makes getting out in the garden very tempting, lots of the false alarms we attend are caused by bonfires. Equally, bonfires can get out of control very easily. Please help us to… read more