Ideas for Celebrating VE Day
Please follow the link for some great ideas for activities to do at home to celebrate VE Day on 8th May. VE Day Ideas
Notification of Road Closures: M4 Junctions 12 (Theale, West Berkshire) to 15 (Swindon, Wiltshire) – Resurfacing
View or download details on these closures.
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
Council highlights support services available to vulnerable residents
Swindon Borough Council has written to more than 5,000 residents who have been identified by the NHS as being at high risk from coronavirus. The letter, which will hit doormats this week, contains guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and outlines the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness as a… read more
Bonfires and Garden Safety
It would be really helpful if people could avoid having bonfires during this coronavirus lockdown period. While we know that the current weather makes getting out in the garden very tempting, lots of the false alarms we attend are caused by bonfires. Equally, bonfires can get out of control very easily. Please help us to… read more
Help and Advice with Mental Health Issues and Self-Harm
Nationally and locally there have been an increase in mental health issues and self-harm. MIND are available to help and provide advice. You can find their contact details here: www.mind.org.uk
Neighbourhood Watch News: Our May 2020 eNewsletter
Neighbourhood Watch’s May 2020 eNewsletter is now published. View or download the newsletter.
Notice of Temporary Road and Footway Closure – Broome Manor Lane, Swindon
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Road And Footway Closure – Broome Manor Lane. Swindon This restriction is being introduced to allow the Highway Agency to carry out works and surveys for the bridge deck refurbishment and will prohibit vehicles/pedestrians from proceeding on Broome… read more
Swindon Local Offer – for Children and Adults with Support Needs
Local Offer is a website in Swindon offering information and advice for children and adults with support needs. Please visit: localoffer.swindon.gov.uk/home
Paying Your Water Bill During Covid-19
Thames Water has guidance for their customers who may be struggling to pay their bills during the pandemic. Please visit: www.thameswater.co.uk/my-account/billing-and-payment/help-paying-your-bill
Cabinet approves plan to improve movement around the Town Centre
A package of measures aimed at improving the way people move around the Town Centre has been given the thumbs up by councillors. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the Town Centre Movement Strategy (TCMS) at its virtual meeting last night (22 April). The Movement Strategy has been developed to support the Town Centre Masterplan, which… read more
Be Cautious of Cold Callers
Scams over the phone are nothing new, but, in the current climate, they are being adapted. Criminals are exploiting the need to keep ourselves safe and take protective measures during the COVID19 pandemic so are reinventing their scams to use Coronavirus as a hook. Any unsolicited phones calls should be treated with extreme caution, and… read more
Chiseldon Parish Neighbourhood Watch
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on everyone’s life and routines, creating a significant challenge for all public and consumer services whose response has been ‘magnificent’. Ironically, the government’s lockdown ‘stay at home’ measure has witnessed the extent to which human nature can rally to the needs of other people with so many… read more
Council staff going the extra mile to help Swindon community
An army of Swindon Borough Council staff members have stepped out of their comfort zone to keep critical services running for residents during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. More than 110 employees have been redeployed from non-critical roles to support the Council’s frontline services. The Council’s Redeployment Hub has worked with staff to move them into… 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
Thursday Clap For Our NHS and Carers and Key Workers
Our staff have been overwhelmed by the support shown for them each Thursday for Clap For Our Carers. We would love to be able to share with them what’s happening in streets around Wiltshire at 8pm each Thursday. Please send us your videos and pictures of what’s happening in your streets via our social media… read more
Advice for approach to Ramadan during Covid-19
The link below has advice about how to comply with Ramadan during Covid-19: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52363397
STEAM Museum launches 360° virtual tour
People with a passion for railway heritage can now enjoy the various displays and exhibitions from Swindon’s STEAM Museum from the comfort of their own homes during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period. The Swindon Borough Council-owned museum, which is currently closed to the public, is offering free virtual 360-degree tours of its popular exhibits. Isambard… read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from David Renard
Dear resident, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well, as we continue to get through this challenging situation. The Swindon community continues to pull together, particularly to support our most vulnerable residents who depend on emergency food supplies and medication being delivered to them by the Council, partners and our fantastic volunteers…. read more