From SBC: To note, as the bus can only carry AstraZenica vaccine, it can only vaccinate those aged over 40 but will be doing first and second doses. We are now focusing on weekend dates to drive uptake. Anyone that presents at the bus who is under 40 will be supported to book their vaccine… read more
From today (5 July) there will be some changes to our services: Our opening hours are increasing, and our self-service machines will be available for customers to return books, as well as to issue their own reservations and Quick Choice selection. Your library card will be needed to use the machines. There will also be… read more
Highways England’s work has now been extended until the end of August due to the amount of concrete repairs needed on the bridge. Work activity is all dependent on the stages of cure on the concrete repairs, it is very likely that days of inactivity is seen but they are simply waiting for the concrete… read more
The Council is seeking views on its updated Road Safety Strategy and we would welcome your comments. The Council’s last road safety strategy – The Strategic Plan for Accident Reduction – was approved in 2010 and with changes in national guidance and best practice and the slowing of progress in road casualty reductions it is… read more
A new initiative introduced by the Wiltshire Police Criminal Justice Department has committed a dedicated resource to support Community Speed Watch Volunteers across the Force area. The new role of Police Community Speedwatch (CSW) Enforcement Officer will complement existing policing methods carried out by the Roads Policing Unit and Community Policing Teams. The overall aim… read more
Are you an unpaid family carer, supporting an adult with a Learning Disability? Come and join our Carers Cuppa! You do not have to be registered with Swindon Carers Centre to be able to attend. Our next informal meeting is on :- When? Wednesday 11th August 2021 Time? 11am-12noon Where? As we are currently unable… read more
From Thursday 1st July the recycling centre will have an additional 800 appointment slots available per week. In the coming weeks a new check-in system will be implemented to improve the flow into the centre. The increase in capacity and new check-in system is all part of our commitment to improving the service to residents… read more
A 40mph speed limit has been imposed on Draycot Close, a country lane in Draycot Foliat south of Chiseldon. Cars were previously allowed to drive at 60mph on the narrow single-carriageway road but Chiseldon parish Council applied to Swindon Borough Council for an order to lower the limit on safety grounds. Parish council chairman Matt… read more
The Swindon Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 2021 will be run as a virtual event, from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September. There will be presentations from a wide range of organisations throughout the week, and a full timetable with joining instructions, will be published in July. The Roadshow is for parents, carers and professionals… read more
On Monday (21 June), there were a small number of changes made to the current restrictions around weddings, commemorative services, pilot events, care home visits and domestic residential visits for children. All other step 3 restrictions remain in place until 19 July, make sure you know what you can and cannot do. Everyone over the… read more
Welcome to our Snapshot eBulletin, created to keep our partner organisations and supporters up to date with our latest news. We hope that by sending a quick update to your inboxes (three times a year) this will help you to feel informed and connected to the Swindon Carers Centre team. If you’d like more information… read more
@The Hub Swindon and Wiltshire CIC is a not-for-profit organisation running from Fitzpatrick’s Gym on Ferndale Road. We are pleased to announce we have been funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver an exciting new project, called ‘Boxing Clever’ aimed at young people that are currently not in education, employment or training… read more
We have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports” Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment… read more
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You probably know by now that around one in three people who have COVID-19 have no symptoms. That’s why getting tested regularly is the only way to help stop the virus spreading. You should do a rapid test twice a week (every 3 to 4 days) to check if you have the virus. If you… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2021. Saturday 12th June 10.00 to 12.00 litter pick Thank you to all the volunteers and Cllrs who turned up for the litter pick. We had a good turn out and managed to remove a lot of rubbish. Our thanks as always to Allbuild Building and… read more
The Swindon Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow 2021 will be run as a virtual event, from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September. There will be presentations from a wide range of organisations throughout the week, and a full timetable with joining instructions, will be published on the Local Offer, and through other communications channels in… read more
Please note that registration for vouchers is still open and this link should be used for anyone still wanting to sign up. Connect my community (openreach.com). For more information on BT Openreach, please see our Q & A page.
Yesterday (15 June), the Prime Minister announced that there will be a four-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown. This means that Step 3 restrictions remain in place, as they have done since 17 May, and you should continue to follow the guidance on what you can and cannot do. It… read more
A massive thanks to all the litter pickers on Saturday. A good amount of rubbish was collected with a fabulous turn out of people. Our thanks to Allbuild building and landscaping our contractor for removing all the waste for free for us once again.