Carers’ Rights Day, Friday November 20th
Please view or download the pdf below for details. Carers’ Rights Day, Friday 11th November 2020
Christmas Raffle
Please see information on the posters below.
Council to upgrade Marlborough Road with new cycle lanes
Council to upgrade Marlborough Road with new cycle lanes Cycle lanes are to be installed on Marlborough Road to make it easier for people to get around Swindon on two wheels. From Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October, Swindon Borough Council will be installing advisory cycle lanes on Marlborough Road between the junction at… read more
Remembrance Events 2020
“Stay safe & remember at home” Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Swindon Branch of the Royal British Legion confirms with deep regret that there will be no formal Remembrance Day parade or church service held at the Swindon Town cenotaph in Regents Street, on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2020. It remains entirely a matter for… read more
Patient Newsletter & Flu Immunisation Program
Winter Patients Newsletter PDF Flu: answers to your questions PDF We are currently working through the following groups by appointment only: Patients over 65 years Patients under 65 who have the following risk factors: • Chronic respiratory disease, including asthma, on regular preventative treatment • Chronic renal disease • Chronic neurological disease, including stroke and… read more
Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health
Earlier this week the Government introduced a three tiered system of local ‘COVID Alert Levels’ in England. Every area of England now falls into three categories – medium, high or very high, depending on the local rate of infection. As Swindon’s infection rate currently remains significantly below the average in England, it falls under the… read more
Half term activities at Better
Looking for things to keep the kids entertained this October half term? Head to a Better centre in Swindon for a range of fun stuff to do! From Ice Skating to Trampolining, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family. Your safety is of the utmost importance to Better. To make sure your visit… read more
October half term camps
For ages 5-13years Dates are: Tuesday 27th October Wednesday 28th October Thursday 29th October Camps will run from 10-2.30pm with a drop off between 9.30-10am. Prices are £15 per day for non-members and £14 for one day and £12 for every other day you book for members. If you would like to know anymore information… read more
Swindon awarded funding for new electric vehicle charging points
Swindon is set to benefit from 22 new electric vehicle charging point parking bays thanks to a successful bid for government funding submitted by the Council. Earlier this year, Swindon Borough Council ran a survey to understand how residents might use electric vehicle charging points and where the demand was highest in the borough. Using… read more
Council encourages residents of all backgrounds to consider adoption
To coincide with National Adoption Week, Swindon Borough Council is supporting the national #YouCanAdopt campaign aimed at dispelling myths around adoption eligibility and encouraging more residents to consider the role. The Council is urging residents from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider becoming an adopter, to offer local children a more permanent and loving… read more
Proposed Traffic Order – Turnball, Chiseldon
PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and Parking Places Consolidation) Order 2017 (Variation No. 17) Order 2020 Notice is GIVEN of Swindon Borough Council’s intention to make the above Order under the provisions of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and The Traffic Management Act 2004, the effect of which is to… read more
Just the flu? Residents told there’s no ‘just’ about it
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging eligible residents to book their free flu vaccination. This year, residents are being told that it is more important than ever to protect themselves, their family and their community against the flu. Every winter the flu circulates in the UK and puts huge pressure on NHS services, as well as… read more
A message from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire
We have received a thank you card from Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire. A thank you from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (PDF)
Council launches scheme to deliver road safety improvements to schools across Swindon
A scheme to improve road safety and ease congestion issues outside schools is being launched by Swindon Borough Council. The School Safe Environment Zones (SSEZ) scheme will run over the next five years. At the beginning of each of the five years, a list of schools will be identified. An annual budget of £100,000, funded… read more
Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health
It’s up to all of us to know what we must do to keep ourselves and others safe in the weeks and months ahead. The medical advice is clear: you must self-isolate if you have coronavirus symptoms or live in the same household as somebody who does. The main symptoms of coronavirus are: High temperature… read more
Job vacancy: Abingdon Town Council
Details Job title: Properties officer Organisation: Abingdon Town Council Salary: £28,672 – £32,234 pro-rata (SCP 24 – 28) Hours: 25 hours per week Application deadline: 22 October 2020 (5 pm) Email address: nigel.warner@abingdon.gov.uk Phone number: 01235 522 642 Summary The postholder will be a property management professional with responsibility for undertaking the management of all… read more
Job vacancy: Abingdon Town Council
Details Job title: Committee clerk and administration supervisor Organisation: Abingdon Town Council Salary: £24,982 – £27,741(SCP 18-23) Application deadline: 22 October 2020 (5 pm) Email address: nigel.warner@abingdon.gov.uk Phone number: 01235 522 642 Summary The council is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the small team at its Roysse Court Offices. The… read more
Fantastic Home Security Offer from Our Partner Era
Following on from our successful burglary campaign last month, our partners ERA are generously offering our members an amazing 50% limited offer on one of their simple home alarm systems. ERA tells us “this alarm system is great for homes that don’t want SMART necessarily and just want an alarm to go off if someone… read more
White Hart slip road to be temporarily closed for next stage of £30m improvements
The next stage of improvement work at White Hart junction will see the A419 southbound exit slip road closed for seven weeks. From Monday 12 October, motorists travelling southbound on the A419 will need to continue to the Commonhead roundabout before returning to White Hart roundabout as part of the diversion route which will be… read more
Need advice on self isolation and work?
Citizens Advice Swindon are able to offer advice if you are asked to self isolate but unable to work from home.