Swindon Borough Council has agreed a deal in principle to sell the freehold of the town’s football stadium. Swindon Town Football Club (namely Swindon Town Football Company Limited) and Swindon Town Supporters (represented by Swindon Town Community Mutual Ltd) have been in negotiations with the Council for several months to purchase the freehold, and have… read more
Services for care leavers in Swindon are improving, according to Ofsted. Inspectors carried out a two-day focused visit of Swindon Borough Council’s Children’s Services department at the beginning of last month and found that progress had been made since its last inspection. “Changes to the organisation’s structure, the stabilisation of the senior leadership team and… read more
More than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils have been offered a place in their first choice secondary school for this September. Swindon Borough Council’s School Admissions team have worked extremely hard to ensure that 91 per cent of students in Swindon will attend their first choice secondary school this year, while 99 per… read more
Take a look at the latest highways E-Newsletter for information regarding scheduled road improvements, pot hole repairs and other travel news
Royal Wootton Bassett fire station is hosting a charity car wash and on-call firefighter recruitment event this Saturday (2 March). Between 10am and 2pm, the crew will be washing cars to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity and Wiltshire Air Ambulance. During the same times, there will also be the opportunity for anyone interested… read more
Swindon’s community spirit and generosity has come to the fore this week following Honda’s announcement on Tuesday of its intention to close its plant in Swindon in 2021. The Council and partners have received practical offers of support from businesses and individuals from across Swindon, Wiltshire and beyond. Earlier this week a Taskforce met in… read more
At the time of writing there were OVER 600 OBJECTIONS to the proposed industrial development at Inlands Farm, Lower Wanborough, lodged on Swindon Borough Council’s Planning site….with only one single “for” the proposal. This is a fantastic result and the highest ever received into SBC for an individual planning submission. Our thanks to everyone who… read more
It’s important to keep warm during cold weather. Getting too cold can lead to hypothermia, a potentially life-threatening condition. You can call 105 for free in the event of a power cut and be directed to your electricity supplier for help and advice. Read the SSE website post for more information about staying warm.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a budget of £55.8 million for 2019-20. At its meeting yesterday (12 February), the Authority agreed to increase its share of the council tax by 4p per week for Band D properties in Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole, Swindon and Wiltshire – an annual fire precept for Band… read more
The racing industry has had a mass outbreak of equine flu, Team Equestrian have posted a notice regarding this.
Swindon Borough Council has renewed its commitment to boosting literacy levels by ensuring libraries across the town reach their full potential. At Wednesday’s (6 Feb) Cabinet meeting, it was agreed that the Swindon Library and Information Service will be delivered directly by the Council in line with the authority’s pledge to offer opportunities that develop… read more
Once again the Swindon Macmillan Fundraising committee is looking forward to running this major fundraising event at the beginning of June. The event will be held on Sunday 2nd June and will involve approximately 250 to 300 cyclists using The Ridgeway between Chisledon and Avebury, parts of the White horse Trail, The Railway path between… read more
With spring on the horizon, people in Swindon are being encouraged to add their names to the growing list of households signed up to Swindon Borough Council’s garden waste service. For an annual cost of £50, or just £2 per collection, residents can benefit from the use of a green wheelie bin which is emptied… read more
We know from last year how disruptive snow fall and icy conditions can be, especially on our road networks. So in true British fashion we are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Following heavy snowfall across the county please consider where appropriate the following advice: Only travel if absolutely necessary, and allow… read more
The Greenbridge roundabout will be transformed into a twinkling rainbow as Swindon Borough Council declares its support for diversity and inclusivity. At the request of the Swindon and Wiltshire Pride Committee, the lights on the Greenbridge roundabout will shine with the colours of the LGBTQ+ flag on two occasions this year. The first, on Friday… read more
The recent snow might have caused some disruption, but it also made for some beautiful vistas — as well as lots of fun for people and pets. Here are some of the cracking photos sent in by Chiseldon residents.
Melksham Town Council has a vacancy For an enthusiastic, efficient and professional Personal Assistant to the Town Clerk, based within the Town Hall; on a six-month fixed term contract. If you are from an administrative background, with experience in managing diaries, report writing, minute taking, handling calls diplomatically, signposting emails and general administrative functions, then… read more
Steeple Ashton Parish Council has a vacancy for parish clerk and responsible financial officer. The job, which is part time will involve: Acting as secretary to the formal meetings – attending monthly evening meetings Dealing with correspondence and finance on behalf of the council Providing advice to the council in respect of regulatory matters The… read more
The interactive tick map, created with the results from The Big Tick Project survey, is a a great start to understanding the risks in your local area for dog walkers.
Read the latest Brighter Futures General E-Newsletter.