The overnight closure at Blagrove Roundabout near the M4 is expected to last almost a month.
A mother-of-three says the play area has been "so unreliable" since its opening in 2024.
A new leader is elected after Labour lost Swindon Borough Council to no overall control in May's elections.
Approval is given to transform underused floors of the car park into sporting and recreational venues.
Council party leaders jointly condemn racially motivated vandalism on street.
A new housing estate's roads are named after James Bond characters and stars to honour a town's appearance in the franchise.
The Conservatives are the largest party after last Thursday's elections but the party does not have a majority.
The party did not gain enough seats to take control of the council after an unexpected result.
Swindon's Conservative leader says he is surprised that his party won 23 seats.
