Finding Information on Roadworks, Closures and Diversions
General details and impacts of roadworks in Swindon are available to view on SBC’s interactive map. Find out about local roadworks
Money Saving Expert and the Open University (OU)
There is a joint initiative between the Money Saving Expert and the Open University (OU) for anyone who may want to dedicate some time to improve their financial knowledge. You can complete as many sessions as you like, each one will take about two hours with a mix of info, exercises, explanatory videos from Martin… read more
Neighbourhood Watch: June News Enewsletter Now Available
The June Neighbourhood Watch Enewsletter is now available via the link below. Neighbourhood Watch
Plans for Gateway into Swindon
The final bid to create a new gateway into Swindon Town Centre has been submitted to Government. The £33m Bus Boulevard scheme would see Fleming Way transformed, improving the experience for bus users, cyclists and pedestrians. See video for details.
Wiltshire Police Launch Online Coronavirus Q & A
Public Q and A Launched on Wiltshire Police Website In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic A public Q&A has launched on the Wiltshire Police website today in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson will be answering questions from members of the public through the website. Questions… read more
OFSTED praises Council’s adult learning scheme
An education programme, which helps adult learners into training or employment, has been rated ‘Good’ with outstanding features by inspectors. Ofsted has today (26 May) delivered its verdict on Swindon Borough Council’s Adult Community Learning programme following an inspection in March. The Council is responsible for delivering adult learning programmes for people across the borough…. read more
Councillors doing their bit to help those in need
Councillors in Swindon have been giving up their time to deliver food supplies to vulnerable people in the borough. Members of Swindon Borough Council, from different political parties, have been out and about delivering boxes of essential supplies to those who can’t get out to do their own shopping. Since the country went into… read more
Country park season tickets to be extended following lockdown closures
People with car parking season tickets for Swindon’s two main country parks will have them extended by Swindon Borough Council as part of a series of measures designed to support residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Car parks in the Council’s country parks at Lydiard Park and Coate Water were closed at the end of March… read more
A message about Post Office access to cash services
A message about Post Office access to cash services for Financial Institutions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Post Office card account (POca) customers Accelerated POca Nominated Agent Service An accelerated, telephone-based, nominated agent process for POca customers who are not able to leave home is now open and taking applications. This new service allows… read more
Big backing for Council’s Bus Boulevard bid
Major landowners and transport organisations have thrown their support behind Swindon Borough Council’s plans to transform the area around Fleming Way. The final business case to create a new bus interchange and gateway into Swindon Town Centre has just been submitted to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund after making it through the first stage… read more
Parking: Carisbrook Terrace and The Crescent
Please could the residents of Carisbrook Terrace and The Crescent make sure their vehicles are parked appropriately so that the SBC refuse and recycling lorries can access the streets this week. Thanks.
The Hidden Gallery in Bristol has a competition open to under 17s
The Hidden Gallery in Bristol has a competition open to all those aged 0 – 17 yrs. The competition closes 31 May. Full details are on their website: hiddengallery.co.uk/competition
Free childcare on offer to parents and carers over May half-term
Parents and carers who have been classed as key workers can take advantage of further free childcare courtesy of Swindon Borough Council during May half-term. The Council provided up to 30 hours of funded childcare to 476 children over the Easter holidays to help critical workers carry out vital work during the current COVID-19 crisis…. read more
Council encourages residents to book for COVID-19 test following Government change in eligibility
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging members of the pubic who have COVID-19 symptoms to register for a test following the expansion of the Government’s National Coronavirus Testing Programme. From Monday (18 May), everyone in the UK who is showing symptoms of COVID-19 became eligible to book a swab test to find out if they have… read more
Fire Safety Reminder To Local Residents
Local residents are being reminded to be more fire safe in the home, more than half of accidental fires in are due to cooking. Group Manager Glyn Moody said: ”Wherever possible, we carry out Safe & Well visits following fires in the home, which include fitting smoke alarms and advising the occupants on how best to… read more
Message from Matthew Golton, Great Western Railway Managing Director
A message from Matthew Golton, Great Western Railway Managing Director You may have seen the announcement made by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the 12 May about a phased return to work. It’s clear that whilst the lockdown is starting to ease, advice for customers remains to avoid travelling by train wherever possible. With people who… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – May 2020
Points of interest from the meetings held in April/May 2020 History Board outside the Church Update The Parish Council have given their support in assisting the Chiseldon History Group erect a visual history board outside Holy Cross Church. A grant was £700 was awarded this month to go towards their costs. The group hope to… read more
Work to Begin on New M4 Underpass
Motorists will notice major changes to the M4 motorway near Swindon from next week when a huge engineering project moves up a gear. From Monday (18 May) the latest phase of work will begin on the Wichelstowe Southern Access (WSA), which will create a new route into one of Swindon’s newest housing developments. The scheme,… read more
Closure of Hodson Bridge over M4
Please note that Hodson Bridge over the M4 will be closed from 7pm to 6pm on the 1st – 4th June. Please view or download the Highways England letter for further details.
Wiltshire Police To Support National Speed Operation
Wiltshire Police will be targeting speeding drivers as part of a two-week national enforcement campaign starting on Monday. Officers will be speaking with drivers during the campaign; aiming to highlight the dangers of speeding and informing drivers of the risks and consequences that driving above the limit can have through education and enforcement. The National… read more