Did you know Chiseldon has a food bank?
You can reach the organisers of Chiseldon’s food bank at chiseldonfoodbank@gmail.com in confidence if you need their assistance or want to help with provisions.
Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2024
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from January 2024 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Neighbourhood Plan (NHP) Regulation 14 consultation On Monday 8th Jan our consultation went live. This is one of our most in-depth and important consultations as the… read more
Vulnerable people encouraged to seek help with energy bills
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is today (26 January) encouraging people struggling with the cost of energy bills this winter to contact their council about the financial help available from DWP’s Household Support Fund. The fund can be used to make homes more energy efficient, as well as help households with bills. Councils… read more
Action taken to get Swindon’s recycling service back on track
An independent review of Swindon Borough Council’s waste and recycling service will be carried out to help address systemic issues and improve future capacity and resilience. The decision has been taken as the Council hires more vehicles and staff to get recycling collections back to normal following the Christmas period. Last November, the Council implemented… read more
Please give your feedback on the draft neighbourhood plan for Chiseldon!
After going live on 8th Jan with our NHP Regulation 14 public consultation we have had a few replies so far. We urge all residents to take a look at the draft plans and provide their feedback via the survey here: Give feedback via our survey. The plan is an important planning tool moving forward… read more
Chiseldon Local Views, Nature and Wildlife – a Photo Archive
Our photo gallery (on the Parish Information page) is bursting at the seams, so we’re creating this archive of images of local views, nature and wildlife. Our community has submitted some fantastic pictures over the years – here’s a selection for you to enjoy again. Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3
Chiseldon Events – a Photo Archive
Our photo gallery (on the Parish Information page) is bursting at the seams, so we’re creating this archive of images from local past events. Our community has submitted some fantastic pictures over the years – here’s a selection for you to enjoy again. Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4 Gallery 5
Swindon Highways & Transport News: the latest on pothole repairs
In an ideal world we’d have the money needed to keep potholes at bay, by resurfacing and upgrading roads as they wear out. While the Government announced some additional funding in November for local authorities to spend on road maintenance, the Local Government Association estimates it would take councils in England £14bn, and more than… read more
People on low incomes encouraged to check eligibility for energy bill discount
The government is encouraging people on low incomes to check if they can benefit from a £150 rebate on their energy bills. The help is available to over three million households in Great Britain that are most at risk of fuel poverty, with many receiving the discount automatically. However, some customers in England and Wales… read more
The Great British Rail Sale returns – ends soon
On 20 January, the Department for Transport announced that passengers will have from 23 to 29 January to claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on cross-border trips… read more
A reminder of the defibrillator locations in the Parish.
There are 5 defibs around the parish: Red BT box at Badbury Outside the Calley Arms pub in Hodson. Outside Cameo hairdressers on High Street, Chiseldon Outside Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon Outside the pavilion wall in the middle of the Rec field – pedestrian access via Hodson Road and vehicle access via Norris… read more
Please give your feedback on the draft neighbourhood plan for Chiseldon!
After going live on 8th Jan with our NHP Regulation 14 public consultation we have had a few replies so far. We urge all residents to take a look at the draft plans and provide their feedback via the survey here: Give feedback via our survey. The plan is an important planning tool moving forward… read more
Planning for Chiseldon – have your say!
Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood. The Parish Council has completed its first draft of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a development vision for the area. We’re now seeking feedback on the proposals, with consultation open between Monday 8th January and Sunday, 18th February. Please… read more
CPC donation to Wiltshire Air Ambulance
CPC donated the proceeds of its marquee hire to help support Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Details are in the scan of the letter below.
Waste and recycling collections update
Our crews are continuing their hard work to catch-up on the backlog of waste and recycling collections following the Christmas period. The current schedule suggests that we’re approx. 10,000 collections behind across the Borough, from a position of over 40,000 collections behind, with the service expected to return to normal through next week. We appreciate… read more
Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
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 Pauline Barnes on 15.01.2024. Please see link for details. Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
Chief Constable update to the PCC, 5th January 2024
View the latest update from Wiltshire’s Chief Constable to the PCC (pdf) Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents.
January Edition of Our News (Neighbourhood Watch)
The January Edition of Our News, the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter, is now available to view or download below: January 2024 Newsletter – Our News Disclaimer: Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council…. read more
New website lets Swindon residents have their say on plans for Swindon’s future
A new online engagement hub is available to encourage local people to have their say on the Council’s long-term priorities. It builds on a series of community engagement events starting next week and will share Swindon Borough Council’s draft Swindon Plan, which aims to deliver on the administration’s three priority missions for the Borough. Doing… read more