24/06/2026
With another hot day ahead and a Red weather warning for extreme heat in place across the South West, please take extra care if you're spending time outdoors.
While many people will be looking for ways to keep cool, hot weather can affect anyone and may have a greater impact on older people, young children and those with long-term health conditions.
Remember to:
☀️ stay hydrated and carry water with you
🧴 apply sunscreen regularly and cover up where possible
🏠 keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds in sunny rooms
👵 check in on older relatives, neighbours and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat
If you're heading to a lake, river or other open water to cool off, be aware that water temperatures can be much colder than they appear and hidden hazards may be present. Only swim where it is safe and never enter the water after drinking alcohol.
With the hot, dry conditions, please also take extra care with fire safety. Disposable BBQs are not permitted in any of our country parks and open flames can quickly cause serious damage to grassland, wildlife and public spaces.
Despite the challenging conditions, Council services are continuing to operate as normal. There is currently some disruption to library services while refurbishment work takes place at West Swindon Library, so if you're planning to visit a library, please check our service disruption page for the latest information.
We'd also like to thank all of our frontline teams who are working throughout the heat, including waste and recycling crews, highways teams, parks staff, community teams and many others who continue to deliver vital services for residents.
For more information and advice on staying safe during hot weather, visit our website using the link in the comments.
