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More than 250 volunteers took part in the Big Town Centre Clean-Up over the last two weeks:
âś…Several tonnes of litter, fly-tipped waste and vegetation cleared
âś…Benches sanded and varnished
âś…New planters installed
Thank you to everyone who has been involved đź‘Ź
The first Big Town Centre Clean-Up volunteer session got underway this morning.
A big thank you to everyone who took part in today’s session – every pair of hands helps make a difference.
Sign up for future sessions: eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer…
Volunteer sessions for The Big Town Centre Clean-Up will take place at the end of August.
Join us and be part of the effort to create a cleaner and more welcoming town centre.
Find out more and register: TheBigTownCentreCleanUP.even…
Creating a cleaner and more welcoming town centre is a shared responsibility.
That's why Cllr Matthew Vallender is asking private owners of commercial properties to play their part in supporting The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Like town centres across the country, the long-term revitalisation of Swindon town centre will require sustained investment, partnership working and a shared commitment to change.
But there’s also more we can do right now to improve the look and feel of the town centre.
ALT Fly-tipped waste
Creating a cleaner, more welcoming town centre is a collective effort.
Alongside this work, we’ll be contacting commercial and residential property owners to encourage them to play their part by addressing graffiti and other visible signs of poor property maintenance.
ALT Broken town centre paving slab
Read more about this programme on our website: swindon.gov.uk/news/article/…
Swindon Borough Council retweeted
To reduce the risk of wildfires during these hot and dry conditions, we urge everyone to refrain from conducting prescribed or controlled burns unless absolutely essential. These fires can easily spiral out of control and spread rapidly. 🌲🔥 #BeWildfireAware
@dwfirecontrol
A red Met Office weather warning has been issued for extreme heat covering Swindon from tomorrow, with temperatures expected to exceed 35 degrees.
Read our guidance for staying staff in the hot weather on our website: swindon.gov.uk/info/20273/re…
New Council Leader and Cabinet announced đź“·
At today’s Annual Council meeting (22 May), Cllr Gary Sumner, Leader of the Conservative Group, was formally elected as the new Leader of the Council. Cllr Sumner will lead a Conservative minority administration.
1/3 The Council's Annual Meeting takes place at Civic Offices from 2.30pm today - an important moment that helps shape how the Council works in the year ahead.
2/3 Councillors will
âś…elect the Mayor of Swindon, Deputy Mayor & Council Leader (who in turn will then appoint their Cabinet)
âś…appoint committee chairs & members
✅ agree changes to the Council’s Constitution
âś… set the schedule of meetings for the coming year
3/3 The meeting agenda and link to watch online is available here 👇👇ww5.swindon.gov.uk/moderngov…
The results of the Parish Council elections held across Swindon on Thursday, 7 May, are now available in full on our website.
View the results👉 swindon.gov.uk/info/20073/el…
No party won a majority of seats (29 or more) to take control of the Council following the 2026 Swindon Borough Council elections.
The Conservative Party saw 23 councillors elected, with Labour securing 19 seats, Reform UK 14 and the Liberal Democrats 1.
Councillors will now discuss the Council’s future governance arrangements in line with the Council’s Constitution.
The election of the Leader of the Council, the appointment of Cabinet Members, portfolio responsibilities and Committee memberships, will be confirmed on 22 May.
View the full results - swindon.gov.uk/electionresul…
