ince March, in line with government coronavirus guidelines, Swindon’s five core libraries have been closed to the public. As restrictions begin to ease, we can now start a phased process to reopen our libraries, while ensuring you and our staff are safe at all times. From today, (14 July), we have introduced our new Click,… read more
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) on Monday 6 July 2020. The visit, hosted by Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell at Swindon Fire Station, highlighted the work of the Service during the Coronavirus pandemic, including the successful partnership with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation… read more
Click, Call and Collect service to start from tomorrow as Swindon Library Service begins to reopen A phased reopening of Swindon Borough Council-run libraries will start from tomorrow (Tuesday 14 July) as a Click, Call and Collect service is introduced at Central Library. The Council’s four other libraries will operate a similar service in two… read more
Residents in Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to get tested for coronavirus as soon as they experience symptoms. The two Directors of Public Health within the county are increasingly concerned that people are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach if they feel unwell, perhaps not realising that testing facilities are available locally. Regional testing… read more
We are advising van owners to be vigilant following a spate of vehicle break-ins across Wiltshire over the past month. We have received numerous reports of work vans being broken into and tools stolen, stretching across the county from the Trowbridge and Melksham areas, down to Salisbury. PC Jay Greenland said: “We are seeing a… read more
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Swindon Borough Council has been awarded more than £200,000 from the Government to make changes to the road network to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. The proposed road changes are to facilitate social distancing in Swindon as the local economy begins to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since… read more
Parents and carers whose children have reached their second birthday are being reminded to apply for free childcare by Swindon Borough Council. Locally in Swindon, approximately 736 children are entitled to 15 hours per week of funded childcare (also known as early education or preschool education) at a day nursery, pre-school, playgroup, or with a… read more
Dear customer, Today the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus. This is a one-off payment of £1,000 to employers that have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for each furloughed employee who remains continuously employed until 31 January 2021. The bonus will provide additional support to retain employees. To be eligible, employees… read more
The Duchess of Cornwall joined members of Swindon Borough Council’s Live Well Hub this afternoon (6 July) to put the finishing touches to a landmark food parcel. Her Royal Highness visited the Council’s Civic Offices to meet staff and volunteers who have played a pivotal role in supporting residents across the Borough during the coronavirus… read more
The July ‘Our News’ newsletter is here Click here to read it The time has come once again to grab that cup of tea, put your feet up and enjoy our newsletter. This month we reflect on perception of crime in lockdown and the successes of Neighbourhood Watch Week. As well as looking at what… read more
The Parish Council will not be opening the Castle View play area until the council has discussed the requirements and implications at the full council meeting on 13th July. The council will only open the area if they believe it will be safe to do so. You can contact the Clerk for more information on… read more
Swindon Borough Council has partnered up with SSE Enterprise Contracting (SSEC) to provide smart street lighting across the borough. The scheme, which is set to begin next Monday (6 July) and due for completion in November 2021, will see 28,000 street lights converted to LED lanterns, with central controls which use energy efficient technology. The… read more
The New Eastern Villages (NEV) is one of the largest greenfield developments in the country, and we want to keep you updated as work progresses. This newsletter contains updates about the development and the accompanying roadworks. You can view the newsletter below New Eastern Villages – July 2020 Newsletter.
View the latest Tenant Focus newsletter, to see all the latest information including: Rent payments during coronavirus Update on void and lettings Can you claim £98 to help with your energy bills? What is Swindon SEND Families Voice? Reporting or requesting new repairs Update on improvement works Swindon Street Reps have been combatting fly-tipping And… read more
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is searching for a local family to help put its learning and activity resources to the test. The Gallery’s Education Team have been busy developing a huge range of resources inspired by Swindon’s Modern Art Collection, and are now looking for a curious and creative family to try them… read more
Are you funding modern slavery? That’s the question you’re being asked by Wiltshire Police as lockdown restrictions continue to be lifted. Those who work in car washes, nail bars and domestic cleaning are known to be at greater risk of modern slavery and exploitation. Detective Inspector Phil Walker said: “Whilst people try to save money… read more
You can read the complete newsletter here. Dear readers, Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday (23 June), I wanted to update you on how my team have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also continuing to deliver our major transport schemes and essential maintenance programmes. Working with colleagues across the Council we helped… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in April/May/June 2020 Welcome to Cllr Andy Rogers The Parish Council welcome our new Cllr Andy Rogers who was co-opted on Monday 8th June into the council. Andy lives in Hodson so it’s excellent to get one more area of the parish represented by a resident. We are… read more
Councillors will decide next week whether to roll out a food waste recycling service across the entire borough. If the Council’s Cabinet agrees to the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday (1 July), Swindon will see the food waste collection, which is currently being trialled by 11,000 households, extended to all 97,000 households in the… read more