We are looking for an apprentice butcher to replace one of our team (Dave) who is retiring. We are a full carcass butchery specialising in local traditional breeds and you will learn knife skills, food preparation and customer service skills. You will need to be keen to learn, well presented and a team player. Training… read more
The Parish Clerk’s office is now closed from Friday 21st July to Friday 28th July. Emails will be monitored and urgent issues attended to. Phone messages will be dealt with when the office is open.
Well done Chissy! Swindon School Achievement Awards Chiseldon Primary School – Maths (100%) Nythe Primary School – All Subjects Moredon Primary School – All Subjects Lydiard Park Academy – Highest 5 A*-C St Joseph’s Catholic College – Highest English The Ridgeway School & 6th Form College – Highest Maths Wanborough Primary School – Highest Phonics
Reply to letter Robert Buckland MP sent to SBC: (Environment agency log number and contact details are within this letter) Dear Mr Buckland Thank you for your email, which Mr Jenkins has forwarded to me as his line manager and the manager ordinarily responsible for such things. I understand your distress; ‘biosolids’ as this… read more
Transport Report – August 2017 Evening Bus Services – update 6th Formers School Transport saved As the Ridgeway Bell was going to press, we are no nearer knowing if we have an evening bus service. A lot of work has been done in the last month by SBC officer, Nigel Hale, in getting quotes… read more
Invitation to all OK4U Boxing Group are taking part in an Exhibition Boxing Match at Scrappers Gym on Sunday, 16 July at 4.00pm. Our service users are raring to showcase the skills they have learnt and mastered over the past year and we are hoping to have as much support as possible on fight night… read more
Consultation launched on proposed PSPO to tackle dog fouling On Monday (19 June) the Council launched a consultation on bringing in a new Public Space Protection Order to help tackle dog fouling in the borough. Since its launched there have already been over 200 responses. To find out more and have your say visit the… read more
Community Speed Watch volunteers needed. The team are looking for more volunteers to help with the speed watch sessions within the Parish during peak hours. You would need to attend a training session for use of the equipment and complete a form which includes a security check, but then you’d be ready to assist. Data… read more
Illegal camping at Washpool – PC Emma Turner has visited the illegal camp site and seen the mess caused but there was no evidence of anyone returning. The police would like to be kept informed of any similar activity in the area so please call 101 if you spot anything. (Or 999 if you think… read more
Third phase of Akers Way reconstruction to start next week Phase three of the work to reconstruct Akers Way stared on Monday (10 July) following the successful completion of the latest section of carriageway. For the last four weeks, the contractor delivering the project on behalf of Swindon Borough Council has been working to improve… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council would like to welcome their new Councillor Matt Clarke. Matt has lived locally around Chiseldon and Wroughton all his life. Many of you will know him as the Chair of Chiseldon Football Club and the great work he does with all the youth teams (and adult teams) along with the rest of… read more
Open day at Stratton Fire Station this Saturday Stratton Community Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public this weekend, with a day that promises something for everyone. The open day will run between 11am and 3pm on Saturday (15 July), and any money raised will be divided between the Fire Fighters Charity and… read more
There have been various queries about the stockpiling of fertilizer along Ladysmith Road in preparation for it being spread on the fields. The landowner has confirmed to the Parish Council that all relevant permits and forms are in place to allow this to happen. Unfortunately due to the timing this year of the hot… read more
Everyone is welcome to the meeting. There is a public recess at the start of the meeting where members of the public can address the Chair. Full council agenda 10.7.17
Wiltshire Police opened recruitment for Police Community Support Officers last Friday 30th June 2017, recruiting PCSO’s for an intake starting on the 2nd January 2018. The initial application process will remain open for 3 weeks and full details will be announced separately. To enable potential applicants to fully understand the role of PCSO, Wiltshire Police… read more
Please click here to open the document: Transport Report – July 2017
Anyone living in Dorset and Wiltshire can request a free Safe & Well visit from the Fire and Rescue Service – call 0800 038 2323 or visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-visits If you have a fire safety concern about a high rise building, please contact the Fire Safety team on 01722 691717 or email fire.safety@dwfire.org.uk … read more
Declaration of status of published accounts for year ending 31.3.17
Transitional Funding To Provide Community Library Facilities In 11 Locations More than £350,000 in transitional funding will be awarded to community organisations to enable community-led library services to be developed across 11 locations in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has approved the funding following the adoption of the town’s library strategy in December 2016. The Council’s… read more
Residents To Have Their Say On Council Plans To Tackle Dog Fouling In Swindon Swindon Borough Council will be launching a consultation on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which would give the Council new powers to tackle dog fouling. The consultation, which starts this Monday (19 June), will ask residents for… read more