South Marston Parish Council Vacancy
South Marston Parish Council will shortly be advertising a vacancy for a new Parish Clerk from January 2019 onwards. For more information see the information leaflet.
Swindon Night Shelter to run new Riverside day centre
A new day centre which will act as a safe space for some of the town’s most vulnerable people will be run by Swindon Night Shelter, it has been confirmed. Last year, Swindon Borough Council introduced the Temporary Winter Housing Provision scheme to get an identified group of rough sleepers into permanent, secure accommodation. The… read more
Scout Stamps Are Now Available
Scout Stamps are now available at Three Trees and the Spar shop. This is one of our biggest fund raisers and our young people love delivering your post around the village. Please consider buying a couple of stamps this year and support the scouts charity and help our scouts do a good deed every day.
Improving Digital Services For Swindon Borough Council Tenants
Swindon Borough Council has launched a new online repairs system for its tenants to make the process for reporting problems more efficient and convenient. The system will let tenants choose appointments which suit them, including a slot which avoids the school run, and allows them to book repairs in advance. If their plans change, tenants… read more
SBC SHELAA Consultation: (Strategic Housing & Economic Land Availability Assessment)
Firstly, just to note that the SHELAA is at its draft stage at the moment, it is open for an informal consultation with parish councils and public, before it has its official consultation in Spring 2019. This means that nothing within this document has been confirmed or approved. The SHELAA invites landowners to put forward… read more
Blub Planting
The Parish Council applied to the Marlborough Downs: A space for nature, to receive bulbs they are handing out to plant in public areas. We received 650 bulbs and some were planted at Strouds Hill on Friday 19th October. If anyone wants to help with planting the remainder on Strouds Hill, they would be most… read more
Council’s First World War Tommy Statue Goes On A Tour Of Swindon
People of all ages and from all parts of Swindon have the chance to pay their respects to the fallen now that a life-size soldier has begun a tour of the Borough. As part of this year’s Remembrance period, a ghostly silhouette of a First World War Tommy will appear at various locations across the… read more
Council’s Preparations Ahead Of Winter Season
Council has preparations in place ahead of winter season Preparations are in place should freezing temperatures hit the borough over the coming months. More than 500 tonnes of salt have been delivered to Swindon Borough Council’s Waterside depot in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, taking the road salt stockpile to over 800 tonnes. The salt which… read more
Final week of Beat the Street could see Swindon set a new record
Swindonians have run to the moon, it has been confirmed. The Beat the Street exercise initiative, which for the past month has been played by a whopping 32,000 people, has seen Swindonians collectively travel 250,000 miles, which is more than the distance from Earth to the moon. This impressive statistic could see the town set… read more
Website promoting learning opportunities launched in Swindon
A Swindon Borough Council initiative aimed at promoting lifelong learning now has a brand new website. Earlier this year the Council outlined its intentions to become a Learning Town, joining other towns and cities in promoting and celebrating learning for all. The initiative is part of UNESCO’s global network of towns and cities who work… read more
Drivers to be fined for inconsiderate parking as council takes action
Residents will soon be able to report inconsiderate drivers as the Council implements new powers from October. After asking residents to comment on the proposal earlier this year, the Council will be issuing Penalty Charge Notices of up to £113 from 1st October 2018 under the Traffic Management Act, if drivers block dropped kerbs and… read more
Chiseldon Tennis Club offering a special deal for winter
The Chiseldon Tennis Club is offering a special deal at the moment for winter tennis Check out their website for full details of this offer and all their membership choices. A child annual membership is just £19.00 for the year for children up to the age of 12 which is great value. Teenagers can join… read more
Essential Carriageway Patching Marlborough Road/Brimble Hill, Wroughton
Swindon Borough Council have let us know that there will be a forthcoming closure of Marlborough Road and part of Brimble Hill to vehicular traffic to allow us to carry out essential carriageway patch repairs. The works are programmed to start on Monday 29th October and continue until Friday 2nd November with the road closure… read more
Residents Asked To Make A Pledge For World Mental Health Day
With World Mental Health Day fast approaching, Swindon Borough Council is calling on residents to pledge an action they will take to look after their mental health. This year, World Mental Health Day is on Wednesday, 10th October and an international campaign has been set up by the World Federation for Mental Health to encourage… read more
The Plough On The Hill Pub Hiring
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
Big push in Council’s campaign to recruit foster carers
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
Allotment Holder
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
Recycling In Swindon
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
Waste Strategy Engagement
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
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