Swindon Borough Council’s Licensing team has once again received top marks from the RSPCA for its stray dog service. The prestigious gold standard was announced at the animal charity’s recent Community Animal Welfare Footprints (CAWF) awards. The award scheme was developed 10 years ago by the RSPCA to recognise outstanding work carried out by local… read more
Invitation To Important Public Consultation Event Wiltshire Police is in the process of developing a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which will help us further develop how we deliver our services within the diverse communities in the county. As part of the process, we are keen to seek the views of the public and… read more
LEGO® Adventures Coming to STEAM Museum – Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2018 Swindon’s STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will soon be opening its doors to a weekend full of LEGO action and adventure at the Great Western Brick Show. Huge models and gigantic LEGO displays, inspired by pirates, spaceships, monsters and… read more
The Plough On the Hill Pub Looking For Staff The Plough on the Hill pub are looking for age 18+ front of house staff. Good rates of pay are offered. Please contact them direct on 01793 740 342 and ask for Michael Sheridan. To find out more on The Plough on the Hill pub check out… read more
Please be aware of the following scam mail alert from the Royal Mail. You can download the poster in pdf form here.
A message from the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust: This week we are highlighting the complexities and dangers of cyber crime as part of our summer-long Beyond the Beat campaign. The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust have an online safety team who can support you in your own home and on your own device. Anyone over 60… read more
The second phase of a major campaign to recruit foster carers has begun in earnest. In May, Swindon Borough Council launched a massive drive to encourage more people to sign up to become foster carers. And this month, after receiving almost 150 enquiries since May, the Council is pushing ahead with the next stage of… read more
The Waste Strategy engagement is now live! The engagement period will close on the 19th October. Please see details below. Please click on the link below to access further information and the questionnaire. www.sustainableswindon.co.uk
Is there anyone interested in being a new allotment holder? We are working our way through the waiting lists at the moment. Please be advised that a plot is a lot of work and commitment – time will need to be regularly dedicated to keeping the plot up to standard. Contact me via our contact… read more
The government has set a target for the UK to reach 50% recycling rate by 2020. Right now, our recycling rate is 38% which has fallen from 48% in 2011/12. Recycling can be confusing but it doesn’t have to be. To start, why not check out our website where you can find a handy guide… read more
The Waste Strategy engagement is now live! We need to consider what we will change to make sure we can collect your waste and recycling in an efficient and environmentally-friendly way. There are four things to consider that affect how we process waste, which are: Rules and guidance from Central Government and the EU (Policy… read more
Council Promotes Free Blood Pressure Tests As Part Of Know Your Numbers! Week Swindon Borough Council is urging local residents to get their blood pressure checked for free as part of national Know Your Numbers Week, the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing event held at ‘Pressure Stations’ around the country from 10th – 16th September… read more
North Wessex Downs AONB 5 Year Management Plan The North Wessex Downs AONB 5 Year Management Plan is being reviewed. This plan is a legal document which is adopted by all local authorities in which the North Wessex Downs sit. You can have your say on the new draft plan here.
Who we are and what we do? Healthwatch are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care. Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use… read more
Ogbourne C of E Primary School Open Day Friday 21st September 2018 9.30am – 12 noon 1.30pm – 3.00pm All are welcome
Tenders are now being accepted for work to improve and expand the Rec ground car park off Norris Close. Some requirements: Tenders MUST be received in full by 30th September Work MUST be able to start between 29th October and 5th November latest Contractors must be able to meet at the Rec Hall car park… read more
Sustrans is preparing a grant application to provide money to make improvements to the path surface and alignment near Dukesmead Kennels, north of Ogbourne St George. To support this, they need to quantify how well used the path is at this point. We would like to arrange a survey to count path users over 1… read more
The Resident’s Scarecrow Trail Residents of the Parish set up a scarecrow trail for Community Charity with impressive results, truly showing the commitment our residents have to being creative and supportive.
Thousands of residents will compete against each other to see if their school, community or business can walk, run or cycle the furthest as part of a Borough-wide game that will launch in Swindon this autumn. Running from Wednesday, 12th September to Wednesday, 24th October, Beat the Street is a free, fun challenge where people… read more