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Rodbourne Cheney Primary

All the latest planning applications in and around Swindon

Rodbourne Cheney: Relief could be available for staff and pupils during games lessons at Rodbourne Cheney Primary.

The council has implemented cycle lanes, supported vulnerable people with phone calls, taken rough sleepers off the street and collected waste as normal during the pandemic

How the council spent big and adapted during Covid-19 pandemic

Nearly everything changed on March 23 last year for Swindon Borough Council.

The advert in the Link promoting postal voting

Claim poorer areas of Swindon ignored in council's postal vote advert campaign

Concerns have been raised that voters in less privileged areas are not being treated fairly over postal voting.

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Liz Webster is standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner in Wiltshire

Police boss candidate - I'd abolish deputy role and create traveller liaison job

The post of deputy police and crime commissioner in Wiltshire and Swindon will be abolished if the Liberal Democrat candidate Liz Webster is elected.

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Swindon Lib Dem leader Stan Pajak wants to see the Oasis saved

Ambitious plan to build 'New Oasis' in North Star unveiled

The Oasis should be opened as soon as possible using £1m of money borrowed by Swindon Borough Council.

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The coronavirus crisis has affected the emotional wellbeing and learning of children in the town. Picture: iStock/PA

Negative impact of lockdown on town's children

THERE are fears over the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on the town's youngsters.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £19.5m of funding for Swindon town centre projects

£19.5m boost for Health Hydro, Tented Market and other town centre schemes

SWINDON has been handed a £19.5 boost by the chancellor this afternoon.

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Fewer children in the council's care are being placed with homes outside Swindon

Fewer children in care being placed outside Swindon

FEWER children in the council's care are being placed with homes outside Swindon.

More potential foster parents are stepping forward in Swindon

Lockdown sees rise in number of fostering enquiries from potential parents

POTENTIAL foster parents have come forward in record numbers in Swindon over the last year.

Councillors hoping to revamp the Health Hydro are hoping for good news from chancellor Rishi Sunak (inset) when he reveals his Budget today Picture: PA

£5m plan to revamp Health Hydro could move a step closer today

AN ambitious plan to revamp the Health Hydro could move a step closer to reality when chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils his Budget today.