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  • Plan 500 2008-2013
    11/10/2013 Plan 500 2008-2013

    Plan 500 was started by the Swindon business community following the economic down turn in 2008.  It was a ground breaking initiative... more

  • Honda Task Force
    11/10/2013 Honda Task Force

    In response to the job losses at Honda, a temporary task force was set up by Forward Swindon and Jobcentre Plus, to manage a package... more

  • Swindon in the news
    07/06/2013 Swindon in the news

    Forward Swindon has proactively worked on getting Swindon in the news and last year has seen an unprecedented amount of positive coverage... more

  • Plan 500 Year 2
    29/05/2013 Plan 500 Year 2

    Plan 500, a ground breaking initiative that brings Swindon's companies and young people together to create jobs, was started by the... more

  • Campaign for Swindon
    22/05/2013 Campaign for Swindon

    In 2012 Forward Swindon launched a campaign to raise awareness of Swindon as an excellent base for business - we're currently in our... more

  • Enterprise Club
    16/05/2013 Enterprise Club

    The Swindon Enterprise Club was set up to help unemployed people start their own ventures, by offering free advice and support from... more

  • Swindon's station forecourt
    22/10/2012 Swindon's station forecourt

    Putting first impressions on the right track First impressions matter. With more than 3 million people passing through Swindon's train... more

  • Great Western Underpass
    02/07/2012 Great Western Underpass

    Creating accessible routes for everyone The Great Western Underpass is one of the few pedestrian links between the north and south... more

  • Kimmerfields development starts on site
    31/05/2012 Kimmerfields development starts on site

    Creating a vibrant new heart for Swindon In 2012, Forward Swindon embarked on making Swindon's centre an inspirational place for businesses... more

  • Swindon shopping centre
    30/03/2012 Swindon shopping centre

    A new lease of life for Swindon's retail Forward Swindon plays a major role in making Swindon's town centre a vibrant environment... more

  • Hydrogen Highway - Phase 1
    20/09/2011 Hydrogen Highway - Phase 1

    Fuelling tomorrow's vehicles today A unique partnership between Forward Swindon, BOC and Honda has resulted in the UK's first open-to-all... more

  • Richard Jefferies Museum
    18/08/2011 Richard Jefferies Museum

    Leading the way to an historic landmark Situated at Coate Water Country Park, the Richard Jefferies Museum (also known as the 'Old... more

Growing Swindon's Economy
Creating a productive, collaborative and innovative environment in Swindon where commercial enterprises can thrive.
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Swindon's Built Environment
Leading regeneration projects that will secure jobs, strengthen confidence and build a positive identity for the town.
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Latest News

05/03/2014
Creating a vibrant, attractive town centre
As part of the £350 million regeneration of Swindon town centre, major changes will be made to Fleming Way.
06/02/2014
HRH The Duke of York KG to visit UTC Swindon
HRH The Duke of York KG to visit UTC Swindon
27/01/2014
Swindon climbs up city rankings
Centre for Cities charts Swindon's growth
19/12/2013
New Car Park Opens In Swindon Town Centre
A new £15million, 850-space multi-storey car park has opened in Swindon Town Centre.
09/12/2013
Swindon Designer Outlet Expands
Development starts on site
09/12/2013
Swindon hotel wins award
Swindon hotel wins award
04/12/2013
Swindon Hydrogen Group meeting
First discussions held with industry group
27/11/2013
Swindon promoted at major NEC show
Campaign success at NEC Birmingham
08/11/2013
Swindon engineering expertise celebrated at NEC
Swindon UK campaign to promote local innovation
25/10/2013
Swindon Drives Hydrogen - Roadmap created
Forward Swindon, Swindon Borough Council and our partners have created a “Roadmap” to lay out how hydrogen fuel may contribute to economic development in Swindon.
18/09/2013
Reshaping Swindon Conference showcases regeneration projects
Reshaping Swindon Conference showcases regeneration projects
11/09/2013
Swindon promoted to top London retailers
Shopping trip to London this week!
Kimmerfields phase 1
07/08/2013
Kimmerfields phase 1
New car park nearing completion
Corn Exchange Public Consultation
26/07/2013
Corn Exchange Public Consultation
8 weeks to provide feedback on Planning Brief for Corn Exchange
15/07/2013
Town Centre Masterplan
Access all information here
10/07/2013
Swindon to pilot economic growth scheme
A420 economic development gets a boost
Corn Exchange
02/07/2013
Corn Exchange
Working group complete Planning Brief with viable regeneration scheme
14/06/2013
UTC appoints Head
Principal for University Technical College in Swindon
12/06/2013
Young professionals at Intel talk about Swindon
Swindon campaign visits Intel graduates
Artists donate tapestry to the town
29/05/2013
Artists donate tapestry to the town
Artists donate tapestry to the town
In praise of enterprise in Swindon
23/05/2013
In praise of enterprise in Swindon
Unique Working Beautifully exhibition at the Brunel Centre
Business Minister visits Forward Swindon today
23/05/2013
Business Minister visits Forward Swindon today
Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP is briefed on Swindon economy
01/05/2013
Advanced manufacturing to be promoted in Swindon
Industry leaders to create “hub” for advanced engineering and manufacturing
Forward Swindon welcomes new manufacturing company
10/04/2013
Forward Swindon welcomes new manufacturing company
Innovative company sets up in Swindon
27/03/2013
Is Swindon a model economy for Britain's future?
See Aljazeera's pre-Budget UK special
12/03/2013
Honda Task Force - March Update
Summary of support on offer
Swindon, February 2013
07/02/2013
Swindon, February 2013
Swindon, February 2013
31/01/2013
Business Support Manager required
New 12-month contract based in Swindon
23/01/2013
Swindon firms top in West Country
Swindon has 8 of top 20 companies
Swindon's new business district makes progress
15/01/2013
Swindon's new business district makes progress
Kimmerfields is quickly coming out of the ground
11/01/2013
Honda Task Force Swindon
Response to job losses
12/12/2012
Seasonal celebrations at Swindon Station's new forecourt
Seasonal celebrations at Swindon Station's new forecourt
07/12/2012
Swindon in top 5 best places for business & investment
New research shows Swindon ranking highly compared to competitor towns
21/11/2012
Swindon & Wiltshire LEP launch new round of funding
Swindon & Wiltshire LEP launch new round of funding
31/10/2012
New apprenticeship funding for employers of young people
Plan 500 has secured £97,500 to help Swindon businesses recruit young apprentices.
26/09/2012
Happy Birthday Magic Roundabout
Swindon's famous roundabout hits 40
13/09/2012
Swindon vans to run on hydrogen
Green hydrogen in commercial use
Swindon Masterplan launched
06/09/2012
Swindon Masterplan launched
Swindon Masterplan launched
Hanging around in Swindon
30/08/2012
Hanging around in Swindon
Hanging around in Swindon
Shoppers increasing in Swindon town centre
12/07/2012
Shoppers increasing in Swindon town centre
Swindon's retail footfall rising
04/05/2012
Business Mentors available now!
Are you aged 18-24 and looking for work?
08/03/2012
Historic GW tunnel gets facelift
improvements to pedestrian subways start on site
19/01/2012
Plan 500 launches second year
creating work opportunities for young people in Swindon
18/01/2012
Union Square Phase 1
Planning approval won at Union Square
11/01/2012
New Chair at Local Enterprise Partnership
Board recruitment nears completion
04/01/2012
Research project tender
Survey of businesses
14/11/2011
Free enterprise club launches in Swindon
This Friday 18th November Enterprise Club opens for business
06/09/2011
Swindon station
forecourt regeneration kicks off
26/08/2011
Market visit to China
Trade trip to China in October
23/08/2011
SSEP update
SSEP change chairman
18/08/2011
Richard Jefferies
New era for the Richard Jefferies Museum, the “Old House at Coate”
22/07/2011
Swindon & Wilts LEP
Go ahead from Government
09/06/2011
DWP
Worklessness Co-design report published
10/05/2011
Union Square
Swindon's renaissance moves a step closer
21/04/2011
Station forecourt
Local people invited to view proposals
28/02/2011
Union Square
Plans unveiled
28/09/2010
Green walls
Bring new life to town centre
23/10/2009
Regent Street
Local people invited to view proposals
16/09/2009
Canal Walk
Construction creating new local jobs
25/08/2009
Canal Walk
Groundbreaking ceremony signals full speed ahead
20/07/2009
Canal Walk
To be transformed
 
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