Your Swindon Latest Newsletter
The latest Your Swindon newletter is now available. The update covers cornavirus announcements, facemasks, Eat Out to Help Out scheme, environment and Junction 15 roadwork information. View the newsletter here.
Covid 19 Update
You can see the full newsletter here. Dear residents, The past few months have been a challenge for all of us but I’m incredibly proud of how the community across Swindon has rallied round to support one another. This newsletter can help you find out more about the important announcements made by the Government this… read more
Swindon Borough Council – Coronavirus Update
Latest Government Updates From Saturday (13 June) you will be able to: Adults living alone, or single parents with children under 18 – can form a support bubble with one other household. All those in the bubble will be able to act as if they live in the same household. This does not apply to those… read more
Welcome to Parish Councillor Andy Rogers
We want to welcome Andy Rogers as a Parish Councillor. Andy lives in Hodson with his family and has a background in medicinal products and devices. He hopes to contribute towards the improvement of the parish while maintaining its rural nature. Also, he aims to protect the green space within and around the parish as… read more
Town Deal Board to identify projects for £25m investment plan
Local projects could form part of a £25m Government-funded investment plan for Swindon. Swindon was one of 101 places given the opportunity last year by the Government to bid for funding of up to £25 million as part of the Government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund. In line with the Government process, the Council has brought… 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
Latest News and Information from Swindon Borough Council
Help for our shielded residents Over 5,000 residents of Swindon who have been advised to shield themselves to protect them from contracting coronavirus are being contacted again by the Council to inform them of the guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and to outline the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness… read more
COVID-19 update – Your Swindon
Dealing with your waste responsibly It is more important than ever to deal with your waste responsibly. We need your help to keep our staff safe, and to minimise the amount of waste and recycling you put out for collection. Do not burn rubbish. We are investigating reports of bonfires See our daily report… read more
Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month
Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month. Swindon Borough Council will be administering the financial help to all firms who qualify following a package of support announced by the Chancellor yesterday evening (17… read more
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
From Swindon Borough Council: Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to keep residents fully up to date with services, the Council has published a new page on its website with real-time updates on services, which residents can… read more
Parish Councillor Surgeries Cancelled
The April and May Ward/Parish Cllr surgeries at the Calley Hall on a Saturday morning have been cancelled. If you need to reach a Ward Cllr for any reason, their details are: Jenny Jefferies jjefferies@swindon.gov.uk Brian Mattock bmattock@swindon.gov.uk You can reach the parish council by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk
Plans to revitalise Fleming Way to go on public display
Plans to create a new bus interchange and gateway into Swindon Town Centre will be the focus of two public drop-ins next week. The proposed scheme has been developed by Swindon Borough Council and would see Fleming Way completely transformed to include a new public space with a green spine to reflect the old canal… read more
Vacancy for an Administration Officer
Chiseldon Parish Council is looking to employ an Administration Officer to assist the Parish Clerk. The role is part-time starting at 10 hours per week with the expectation that this may increase in the future as the workload of the Clerk increases. The role will be part office based in Chiseldon when the Clerk is… read more
Bishopstone Parish Council Vacancy
Bishopstone Parish Council are looking for a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to replace their existing clerk who has served the Parish for the past 21 years. The council wishes to appoint an energetic and self-motivated individual to manage its business and to carry out all aspects of its financial administration. The ideal candidate will… read more
Council launches e-newsletter dedicated to New Eastern Villages project
Swindon Borough Council has launched a special e-newsletter to keep residents fully up to date with one of the largest greenfield developments in the country. The New Eastern Villages (NEV) will consist of around 8,000 homes, new schools, employment spaces and community facilities. It will span 724 hectares, with its eastern boundary reaching the point… read more
Local Plan Review Proposed Submission Draft
The council has prepared a Draft Local Plan to guide and control development in the Borough to 2036. It sets out: Proposed options for meeting the housing and employment needs of the Borough Draft policies to guide decision making on planning applications A formal period of consultation is being undertaken in which the views of… read more
Public to be asked for their views on updated Local Plan
An important consultation which will shape and guide future housebuilding in Swindon over the next 20 years will open tomorrow (17 Dec). Local people will be asked for their views on the Draft Local Plan Review, which sets out where 20,450 homes could be built in the Borough up to 2036. The six-week consultation, which… read more
Refusal of Planning Permission
The outline planning application for 30 dwellings to be built on the land between New Road and the Ridgeway, Chiseldon Swindon has been refused. View the full Swindon Borough Council letter for more information.
Important information about the General Election
Polling cards for the General Election on Thursday, 12 December 2019 began landing on doormats last week. All registered voters will receive their poll card by Thursday, 5 December. Your poll card will contain details of the date of poll, polling station locations and opening times and will contain other key dates and information. You… read more
Swindon residents reminded to register to vote ahead of the General Election
Residents who have not already registered to vote in the upcoming General Election have until next Tuesday (26 Nov) to do so. All registered voters will receive their poll cards by Thursday, 5 December. The poll cards for voters attending a polling station will contain details of the date of poll, polling station locations and… read more