September has arrived and that means its Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, as kids return to school and the cold weather approaches! September is still full of fun with Halloween fast approaching, and tons of great Autumn events to get involved in. Find out what’s happening in Swindon in Autumn!
New opening date 31st October. The extent of the concrete repairs and curing times is more than originally thought. They will then re-instate the highway surface.
With effect from Tuesday, 31 August 2021 Swindon Library & Information Service is able to continue its phased recovery and reintroduce a wider range of access and services for Swindon residents. More opening hours are being restored during September, as well as Sunday opening at North Swindon Library. We hope that Saturday opening will be… read more
This Order is being introduced for essential highway maintenance and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding when overnight closures are in place on the following roads: Faraday Road adjacent to Dorcan Industrial Estate – No through road (access only) A361 Highworth Road at Redlands Area – traffic to be diverted via B4019, A419, A361 and vice… read more
As of 20 August 2021, Highways England has been renamed National Highways. The name change reflects the role of the strategic road network – to connect the nations regions – and the part it plays in setting Highways standards across the UK. The remit of the organisation has not changed and we will continue to… read more
The Parish Council has agreed to be a local collection point for Covid lateral flow test kits. You will be able to collect these kits from the Old Chapel on Butts Road during the following times: Monday 9th August 12-2pm Monday 16th August 12-2pm Wednesday 18th August 12-2pm Monday 23rd Aug 12-2pm Wednesday 25th Aug… read more
Coate Water play area survey In preparation for a new play area to be built at Coate Water, Swindon Borough Council will be asking the public would sort of things they would like to see in the play area. This Saturday there will be a pop-up gazebo onsite at Coate Water from 11am to 3pm near… read more
Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Urgent Closure of: Chiseldon Road (Part), Ogbourne St. George WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 13th September 2021, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Wiltshire Council to carry out removal of trees… read more
This is an annual festival organised by the National Trust across the UK where the public are invited to see inside historic buildings, free of charge. This year Swindon is putting on a fabulous offer over the weekend of 11 and 12 September, when some of our most interesting historic buildings will be open, including:… read more
You can now sign up for the Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow sessions running from 20th to 24th September. Eventbrite invitations and the Roadshow Programme are at Transitions Roadshow Eventbrite Sign Up The Transitions Roadshow is a virtual event for 2021, and is for parents, carers and professionals who support young people age 14+ with… read more