Swindon lauded for service improvements, community engagement, and cultural shift, earning nomination. Swindon Council Shortlisted for Prestigious Local Government Award Hey, guess what I just read? The Local Government Chronicle runs some awards. All 317 local councils in England can participate. Swindon Council got nominated this year. Judges noticed improvements in their services and strengthened…
A Swindon shopkeeper lost his licence after police found illegal alcohol, tobacco, and vapes worth £15,000. Swindon Shopkeeper Loses Licence After Illegal Goods Discovery Towana Abdullah owns a Polish shop in Manchester Road. This shop is called Kubus Polski. He met with three council members at Swindon Council. The council’s licensing group heard the case.…
Swindon council struggled to find streets meeting trial rules for the parking ban, despite approval and nominations. Swindon Pavement Parking Ban Trial Sites Still Undecided Hey, listen to this thing from Swindon council. Last summer, they asked about streets for a parking trial. They wanted to fine folks parking on sidewalks. The council approved letting…
New Swindon “Library of Things” lets residents borrow tools, appliances, and more, boosting home improvement and sustainability. Swindon Opens New Library of Things Near Great Western Railway Swindon Council has a new “Library of Things.” The Housing team worked with Enterprise Works to make it. It lets people borrow tools and appliances, so residents can…
Five abandoned Labrador dogs are seeking loving homes after being discovered near Stanton Fitzwarren. Neglected Labradors Need New Homes After Abandonment in Wiltshire Hey, guess what happened near Stanton Fitzwarren? They found five dogs on February 17th. People found four dogs near a yard. Someone discovered another dog by the B4019. Andrew and Toni Kirsopp…
A collapsed drain caused a sinkhole, and Thames Water is responsible, leading to repeated repairs. Thames Water Blamed for Sinkhole as Collapsed Drain Goes Unrepaired Will Glass noticed path problems near his home in 2022. Thames Water engineers found a pipe issue then. The path keeps sinking and is also becoming uneven. Swindon Council fixes…
Swindon council issues demands to Thames Water after a report review. Actions span capacity, community, and incident plans. Thames Water Faces Demands List from Swindon Council After Report The Swindon council committee approved a water company report. Senior managers spoke to them last year. The committee now has questions for Thames Water. Councillor Heenan said…