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Welcome to the Swindon Borough Council page which contains news, views and events from Swindon Borough Council. If you need to report an issue or get in touch please visit our website www.swindon.gov.uk

This account is monitored 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). We won’t suppress legitimate debate of relevant issues, however, to maintain a positive environment, we reserve the right to immediately remove or hide content from our social media accounts which is malicous, offensive or otherwise breaks our social media moderation policy. Read the policy in full on our website: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/directory_record/25738/social_media_moderation_policy

01/11/2026

It's Movember 🥸

To mark the occasion, we've looked back through Swindon's history at some of the impressive moustaches sported by our former Mayors.

But Movember is about more than moustaches. The annual campaign raises awareness of men's health, including mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

With around one in eight men in the UK diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, it's an important opportunity to encourage conversations about men's health.

Find out more about Movember and how you can get involved through the link in the comments👇

Swindon Local Studies

01/11/2026

According to Love Food Hate Waste, UK households throw away 4.5m tonnes of edible food every year. But if you've got leftover pumpkin from Halloween, did you know that the parts you might usually discard can be turned into delicious meals and treats?

Pumpkins are packed with vitamins and minerals and can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Making the most of your leftover pumpkin is a simple way to reduce food waste, save money and help the environment.

Love Food Hate Waste has plenty of recipes to try, including spicy pumpkin soup, pumpkin seed brownies and pumpkin blue cheese risotto.

Find out more with the link in the comments.

01/11/2026

🎄✨ Experience the magic of Christmas at Lydiard Park ✨🎄

There's something for everyone to enjoy at Lydiard Park this December:

🎅 Take on the Santa v Rudolph Run
🎄 Discover beautifully decorated State Rooms at Lydiard House
🕯️ Enjoy Carols by Candlelight at St Mary's Church
🎨 Get creative with festive workshops and paint-and-sip sessions
🎉 Celebrate with festive lunches, afternoon teas and party nights
🥂 Welcome in 2027 at Lydiard Park Hotel's New Year's Eve Party

🎟️ Some events are already selling out, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Find out more and book your tickets on the Lydiard Park website.

01/11/2026

Around 1,000 poppies have been placed on lampposts across Swindon ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, paying tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.

Council teams have been putting up the poppies along some of the Borough’s busiest roads, to complement similar displays organised by parish councils.

Local residents are invited to attend two services at the Cenotaph in Regent Circus on:
• Remembrance Sunday - Sunday, 8 November at 10.45am
• Armistice Day - Wednesday, 11 November at 10.55am

As the poppies appear across Swindon, we encourage everyone to take a moment to pause and reflect.

31/10/2026

🦔 Keep your eyes out for hedgehogs! 🦔

Motorists have been using a brand-new route into Wichelstowe this week following the opening of Wichel Way on Monday (26 Oct).

The road links Wichelstowe, one of Swindon’s largest housing developments, with Junction 16 of the M4.

While the Council previously completed the M4 underpass, the final connection into Wichelstowe via Scott Way formed part of the wider development and has now been finished by Wichelstowe LLP, allowing the route to open in full.

The new road, complete with dedicated signs for motorists to watch out for hedgehogs, provides an additional way into and out of Wichelstowe, as well as new walking and cycling links beneath the M4.

The project included the construction of a completely new underpass beneath the motorway while keeping traffic moving above, before the final connecting road was built alongside new homes.

With around 4,000 homes planned at Wichelstowe, Wichel Way will play an important role in supporting the area’s continued growth

31/10/2026

It's Halloween 🎃

Pumpkins have been carved, costumes are ready and trick-or-treaters will be heading out this evening.

If you're heading out, remember to take care on the roads and be respectful of households that aren't taking part.

Have you carved a pumpkin this year? We'd love to see your creations! Share a photo in the comments below👻

30/10/2026

Two fantastic firework events, one unforgettable night ✨🎇

Bonfire Night is just around the corner, if you're heading to the Lydiard Park Fireworks Spectacular or the Swindon Lions Fireworks Display, you're in for an evening of entertainment and spectacular fireworks.

✨ Lydiard Park Fireworks Spectacular at Lydiard Park from 4.30pm
✨ Swindon Lions Fireworks display at the Polo Ground (SN3 1NR) from 6.30pm

Book your tickets using the links in the comments.

30/10/2026

According to Love Food Hate Waste, UK households throw away 4.5m tonnes of edible food every year. But did you know that the parts of your pumpkin you might usually discard can be turned into delicious meals and treats?

Pumpkins are packed with vitamins and minerals and can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Making the most of your pumpkin is a simple way to reduce food waste, save money and help the environment.

Love Food Hate Waste has plenty of recipes to try, including spicy pumpkin soup, pumpkin seed brownies and pumpkin blue cheese risotto.

Find out more with the link in the comments.

30/10/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved and valued.

When a child can’t live with their family, foster carers provide the stability, care and understanding that can help them thrive and stay connected to their community.

By fostering with the Council’s not-for-profit fostering service, you'll be supported every step of the way with comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and financial support starting from £485 per child, per week.

If you've ever wondered whether fostering could be right for you, we'd love to have a friendly, no-commitment chat. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you explore how you could change a child's life. Search 'fostering' on our website.

30/10/2026

👀 Have you seen the poppies? 🌺

Around 1,000 poppies are appearing on lampposts across Swindon as the Borough prepares for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.

The displays honour the bravery and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community, past and present, and offer a chance for us all to pause, reflect and remember.

Keep an eye out for them on your travels across the Borough over the coming days.

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Civic Offices
Swindon Village
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01793 445500

Website

http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

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