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Draft Swindon Local Plan https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/community-1.png 1200 1200 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 23 October 2025 23 October 2025

Clerk
23 October 2025

Draft Swindon Local Plan

The first draft of Local Plan documents covering 2026-2043 was published in September 2025. This will guide all future development within Swindon Borough. The Parish…

Conclusion of Annual Audit 2024/25 https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/information-1024x1024-Medium.png 768 768 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 22 September 2025 22 September 2025

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22 September 2025

Conclusion of Annual Audit 2024/25

Each year, South Marston Parish Council completes both internal and external audits to ensure it has sound financial processes and is compliant with legal requirements.…

Issue 60: September 2025 Community News https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CN-cover-headline-ed-60-sep-25.png 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 12 September 2025 12 September 2025

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12 September 2025

Issue 60: September 2025 Community News

The front cover of this edition features three local children who proudly represented England at the World Dance Championship, with England winning the competition. Meanwhile,…

Notice of Councillor Vacancy https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Notice-of-Casual-Vacancy-Sep-25-conv-1.jpeg 1653 2338 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10 September 2025 10 September 2025

Clerk
10 September 2025

Notice of Councillor Vacancy

Update to the Free Fortnightly Bus Service https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Barnes-coach.jpg 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10 September 2025 9 September 2025

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10 September 2025

Update to the Free Fortnightly Bus Service

With the introduction of the new No. 23 daily bus service for South Marston, the Trustees of the F and E Harris Memorial Trust have…

Parish Council Meeting Cancelled https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/groups.png 1200 1200 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 9 September 2025 9 September 2025

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9 September 2025

Parish Council Meeting Cancelled

The September meeting of the Parish Council has been cancelled due to unavailability of councillors. The next monthly full council meeting will take place on…

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1 event 7 1 event, 7 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll September 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll A fascinating illustrated talk exploring the life, work, and lasting influence of Gertrude Jekyll, one of Britain's most celebrated garden designers. Former Head Gardener at Hestercombe Gardens for 18 years, […] £5	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon A presentation by Ben Bell, detailing the negative impacts of plastic bottles. For more information, please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13
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0 events 21 0 events, 21	1 event 22 1 event, 22 2026-09-22 Friendly Club Trip – Bicester Avenue Garden Centre Friendly Club Trip – Bicester Avenue Garden Centre September 22 Friendly Club Trip – Bicester Avenue Garden Centre A coach trip to Bicester Avenue Garden Centre. For more information, please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com	0 events 23 0 events, 23	0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27
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