Members of the public will have their first chance to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan after the summer holidays. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed at its meeting last night (9 July) to begin the first round of consultation on the Local Plan, known as Regulation 18, for a period of six weeks from… read more
A company set up by Swindon Borough Council to build homes in order to boost the local authority’s finances could be given a new lease of life. The Council’s Cabinet will, on Wednesday (9 July), be asked to approve a new five-year business plan for Swindon Housing Company after building work stalled in recent years…. read more
Swindon’s council housing stock could receive a boost, if councillors agree to buy 66 brand-new homes for tenants. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will meet next week (9 July) to discuss whether to buy the homes, which will form part of a housing development next to Moredon Sporting Hub. The opportunity to purchase the one, two,… read more
A new report has been published by Swindon Borough Council setting out the current condition of roads across the Borough. As part of new rules by central government, local authorities are now required to publish an annual progress report to provide details on the condition of local roads and what is being done to improve and… read more
Thousands of unpaid carers in Swindon are set to benefit from a range of new services designed to support them with their vital contribution to the local community. Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC), which has 30 years’ experience in supporting carers across the country, will provide support to around 5,000 adult, parent and young unpaid… read more
Swindon’s food waste recycling service is being rolled out to flats in the Borough. So far, 1,873 tonnes of food waste have been collected this calendar year with Swindon Borough Council thanking residents for getting behind the service as it prepares to offer even more people the chance to recycle their leftover food. Houses across… read more
For images associated with this article, visit: Media Release: Local residents nail it with new DIY skills Local residents have completed a six-week course, giving them new skills and confidence to carry out basic DIY tasks in their homes. Swindon Borough Council’s Adult Community Learning and Tenant Academy teams have been working in partnership… read more
Tackling domestic abuse, disrupting organised crime and improving safety within the night-time economy are some of the priorities local agencies in Swindon will focus on over the next three years. The priorities form part of a new strategy launched by Swindon’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP), which sets out a clear vision for tackling crime, reducing… read more
Tenants in council-owned properties are being invited to speak to senior councillors at four dedicated engagement sessions next week. Beginning next week, Councillor Janine Howarth, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, will attend four events where tenants will be given the opportunity to feedback on how the Council can make improvements to its housing services. The ‘Let’s… read more
With more than 600 residents having participated since 2022, Swindon Borough Council has partnered with iChoosr, the specialists in group buying, to repeat the successful Solar Together scheme. 2025 makes the fourth year of the scheme, which will again also be run in partnership with Wiltshire Council with the registration window opening on Monday, 02… read more
Swindon Borough Council has reaffirmed its determination to improve housing services to tenants following the judgement published today (14 May) by the Regulator of Social Housing. The Council referred itself to the Regulator in September 2024 after commissioning an independent internal review of its housing services. Following the first of its planned programme of four-yearly… read more
Message from SBC: Earlier this year, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England decided that Swindon would retain 57 councillors but that new wards were needed to match the Borough’s growing population. As a result, the Council now has to create new polling districts. This means where you vote may change, and we’re now asking… read more
For some great pictures of this event, please see the original article. Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month. Taking place on Saturday, 21 June, the event, run by Stars of Time, who organise the very successful annual Comic… read more
Popular during the warmer months, disposable barbecues are often used by those visiting Coate Water country park. However, following some recent incidents including one that caused the damage to the bench pictured above, visitors are now prohibited from using them in the park. But there are still barbecues available for hire at Coate Water, and… read more
From Swindon Borough Council Colleagues at any of our five core libraries can help with the following: getting started with one of our self-service touchscreen online applications such as pay your rent, bid for council housing, request a housing repair, apply for resident parking permits and many more Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel applications and… read more
Investor interest in Swindon has been boosted by a recent House of Lords event to showcase the town, councillors were told last night (14 April). Swindon Borough Council organised a special investment summit in Westminster last month which sought to promote Swindon’s buoyant economy and potential to 170 guests including investors, businesses and the Government…. read more
Local residents who need support with council services can now receive it via one central location in the town centre. From Monday, 14 April Swindon Borough Council’s Customer Services provision is being moved to Swindon Central Library in Regent Circus and will be available Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm. Following resident feedback that Swindon… read more
Community health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will transfer to a new provider from next Tuesday (1 April). The local Integrated Care Board has announced that local community health services will be run by HCRG Care Group and community mental health and wellbeing services will be run by Second Step. The Council has… read more
Cabinet Member for Communities and Joint Working, Councillor Jim Grant, met with volunteer, Andrew, and CEO of Citizens Advice Swindon, Claire Newport (pictured above), this week to highlight the support they provide to local residents. Citizens Advice Swindon is part-funded by the Council and, in 2024, helped more than 10,000 people with more than 50,000 problems…. read more
An event to showcase why now is an ideal time to invest in Swindon has been described as an overwhelming success. And Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, says he hopes the confidence that major investors have already shown in the town, will spur on many more to join Swindon’s upward trajectory. Cllr Robbins… read more