Update from the Washpool project
Please see attached an update from the Washpool team on their excellent work on maintaining this lovely local area. Our thanks to them. news-from-the-washpool-sept-16-for-oct
Work to commence on M4 J16
Please see the attached document for details from Swindon Borough Council on the forthcoming M4 J16 work. communication-from-sbc-on-m4-j16
Swindon Train Station Electrification update
Please see the attached document for information. These works will be from Nov 2016 to Oct 2017. briefing-note-swindon-station-sept-2016
Lime Plasterer quotes required
Chiseldon Parish Council require quotes for Lime Plastering work to be done at the Old Chapel on Butts Road. You must be expert in lime plastering on old buildings and be able to provide good references to show previous work of this nature. Please contact the Clerk on our website contact details to arrange a… read more
Chiseldon Parish are looking for a new councillor
Chiseldon Parish Council have a vacancy for a new Parish Councillor If you are interested in serving your community and would like to be actively involved in the future of the Parish then perhaps you could join the Chiseldon Parish Council? We currently have a vacancy and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would… read more
Clerk’s office closing early on Friday 23rd Sept
The Clerk’s office will be closed at 10.15 for the rest of the day on Friday 26th Sept. You can still leave a voicemaill message on the office phone or email if you need to ask a question or pass anything on. Thanks
Friends of the Path update
We had a successful day, along the mile between Chiseldon Firs and Whitefield Farm. We cleared overhanging trees to allow more height … … nettles and brambles to allow more width (these shots are before, and after) … … and to allow some signs to be seen again … The Path was being… read more
October Parish Transport Report
TRANSPORT REPORT – OCTOBER 2016 Following the change to the X5 service which now only stops on the main road, we have a noticed an increase in people using Service 8 to go into Swindon. Long may this continue and we would like to see more residents using the bus service. It is a coincidence… read more
“Acoustic in the Alley” at Wroughton
“Acoustic in the Alley” – Meets at the Brown Jack, Wroughton, SN4 0RT, in the pub’s skittle alley, on the fourth Thursday of the month, at 8 p.m. Free parking. £1 admission. All welcome to sing or just listen – just let us know on the way in. Informal, friendly club. People sing, play or… read more
Area of Outstanding National Beauty talk at Liddington
Liddington Village Hall are hosting a talk about our location being within the Area of Outstanding National Beauty on the 17th October at 7.30. Everyone is welcome.
Message from the Police
Message sent by Katie Bond (Police, Media Officer, Wiltshire) It may be September but the warmer temperatures are set to continue into the weekend. With this in mind, we’d like to remind you all to be mindful of your home security. An open window is an invite to burglars. Don’t give them an easy way… read more
Cycle path petition from Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon
This local group has asked us to make residents aware of the following petition. (Please note this petition is not created or endorsed by Chiseldon Parish Council) Swindon Bicycle Users Group has started a petition to encourage provision of a dedicated cycle path between Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon, to avoid dangerous roads and the… read more
August Police Update report
August Crime Statistics Burglary – 2 1 x Dwelling Burglary 2 x N/D Burglary 1 suspect arrested and all property recovered Theft – 10 9 related to commercial premises Violence against the Person – 9 6 offences related to the same parties Criminal Damage – 4 2 offences related to domestic situations 1 offence with… read more
Update on Full Council meeting on 12th September
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to have a discussion about the New Road Build Out on Monday 12th September. We plan to have the discussion at the October full council meeting. Please remember that meeting on the 12th starts at 7.00pm
Full Council meeting on 12th Sept
Parish Clerk update – After receiving extensive legal advice and guidance it will not be possible to hold a public discussion and subsequent Parish Council vote on the New Road Build Out on 12th Sept. This is mainly due to not all required information being available on this date. The Parish Council meeting will therefor… read more
Full Council meeting on 12th Sept update
The full council meeting will still be starting at the earlier time of 7.00pm at the Rec Hall, with a public recess at the start as usual. The last agenda item schedule for 8.00pm will be a discussion on the New Road Build Out. As usual, all residents are welcome to attend.
Friends of the Path workday – Saturday 17th September
Our next workday is coming up, and because it’s the autumn after a good summer for growing, we will be cutting back scrub and vegetation to keep the path clear. Time: 10.00 on Saturday 17th September Location: We’ll meet on the access road to Whitefield Farm (near grid ref SU 199 761). This is… read more
Information from the Past and Present Library newsletter
Did you know that the Central Library is the home of Swindon’s fantastic Local Studies collection? We collect and preserve almost anything that’s ever been written or published about the Borough – including books, newspapers, maps, magazines, CDs, vinyl, postcards – and a HUGE collection of old Swindon photos from the 1850s to the… read more
12th Sept Full Council meeting
This meeting will start at the earlier time of 7.00pm, and close at 8.00pm. All members of the public welcome. In the Recreation Hall, off Norris Close.
Transport for Ridgeway School children living in Badbury Park
Update – we have been advised that this service is not in fact a free service and that there is a fee to pay for children travelling to school. Our apologies for this incorrect information. From 5th Sept 2016 the Ridgeway School are providing a service for children living in Badbury Park to be able… read more