Swindon to benefit from a £25m fund

Swindon will benefit from a £25m fund made available from the government’s town fund.

Announced recently, Swindon is among 100 other towns across the country to receive a slice of the £3.6bn pot available.

 

Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon and justice secretary, said on Twitter: “Swindon to benefit from new towns fund. Up to £25m available for local projects. Great news for residents and for Swindon Borough Council.”

 

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick, in a statement. said: “We want to level-up our great towns, raising living standards and ensuring they can thrive with transformative investment in transport, technology, skills and culture.”