Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library

It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team. Working in partnership with Enterprise Works, a timber and fencing supplier committed to providing supported employment to adults with learning difficulties, and the Tenant Academy, the Council’s new Library of Things service… read more

Notice of Casual Vacancy – Chiseldon Parish Council

PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor James Whitehead on 25.02.2025 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more

Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order)

People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council. Riding e-bikes and e-scooters are among the activities the Council and Wiltshire Police want to ban as part of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Making the town centre… read more

Changes to grass cutting.

We received an updated cost list from our contractor in Nov 2024, for the 2025 grass cutting season. The costs were expected to be around £3000 extra per annum. After looking at the service for grass cutting that is currently provided, and the existing budget and proposed 2025/26 budget and precept, the EGPA committee made… read more

Headstart Skillz Easter Camp

Headstart Skillz Easter Camp – Chiseldon Club | Headstart Skillz Chiseldon Parish Council have approved payment of 4 sessions over Easter with Headstart Skillz so that Chiseldon Parish children can attend for free. There is no restriction on which 4 days you pick, and you can book more sessions at the standard Headstart rate. The… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2025

 CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from Feb 2025 Website: www.chiseldon-pc.gov.uk The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 January and February Full Council meetings. Both of these meetings were inquorate as we did not have enough Cllrs to attend (5 are… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2025

CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from January 2025 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 The parish council precept for the year starting 1st April 2025 will be £173,000.  This is an increase from a static 2-year period of £160,000. Many… read more

New funding for additional SEND places in Swindon

The Council has been awarded more than £3.4m in funding by the Department of Education to increase capacity in new places. The funding is designed to improve existing education facilities for children and young people with SEND. Next Wednesday (12 February), as part of the Council’s Capital Programme for 2025/26, Cabinet Members will consider whether… read more