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    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.
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    We were thrilled to welcome HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence to Swindon today as they visited a #CoronationBigLunch street party in Belmont Crescent, Old Town. @RoyalFamily @WiltsLieutenant @wiltscouncil tinyurl.com/7htbw9yh
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    DEAL AGREED: we’re pleased to report the sale of the County Ground to a joint venture of @Official_STFC and @TrustSTFC now has final approval from the Council. The next step will be for the parties to finalise the legal documentation to complete the sale
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    The transfer of the County Ground from the Council to a joint venture of @Official_STFC and @TrustSTFC has taken a big step forward. The Council’s Cabinet has just approved the sale at tonight’s meeting. The decision now has to be signed off by the Scrutiny Committee on Monday.
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    Replying to @MyDoncaster and @GNev2
    We will fight against this. We have just as much right to compete for the highways line-painting machine as you do.
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    Our Highways Team have had a busy morning giving Marlborough Road and Queens Drive a lick of paint. What do you think of their gesture of appreciation? 👏🌈💙💛💜 #ThankYouKeyWorkers #HereForSwindon @BBCWiltshire @swindonadver @GWH_NHS
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    Football’s coming home! (Or at least the stadium is) ⚽ We have exchanged contracts with the joint venture of @Official_STFC and @TrustSTFC for the sale of the County Ground. Thanks to our officers and staff at #STFC and the Trust for making this deal happen! #CGJV #HomeForever
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    BREAKING TRANSFER NEWS: The sale of the County Ground from the Council to a joint venture of @Official_STFC and fans group Swindon Town Community Mutual Ltd will be discussed at next Wednesday's Cabinet meeting. To read the report visit ow.ly/mNpu50Iehkl @TrustSTFC
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    Alongside @HistoricEngland today we official launched the #Heritage Action Zone. The five-year project will regenerate some of #Swindon’s much loved buildings as well as improve the public spaces in and around the #Railway Quarter.
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    💙👏🏻👏🏿👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾💙 Greenbridge roundabout has been lit up blue this evening to show our support and as a sign of thanks to our #NHS and #SocialCare heroes. #ClapForOurCarers #ClapForTheNHS #clapforourcarers #Swindon
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    This morning, @Official_STFC and Swindon Town Supporters joined forces in a 50-50 partnership to purchase the County Ground from the Council. As part of a 250-year lease, the football club will then be able to redevelop the stadium and modernise its facilities. @TrustSTFC
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    Did someone say #Eurovison? 🎤 We’re flattered to have our name linked to such an amazing event, but we won’t be bidding to be the host. We look forward to watching next year and can’t wait to enjoy the party! 🥳
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    Don’t worry #Swindon , our crew are back on the road again.
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    🏆 Congratulations to @Official_STFC for being crowned League Two champions today. 🏆 @STFCfoundation #COYR #Swindon
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