BEST Halloween Multi-Sports Session, October 20th and 27th.
For ages 5-16. Learn non-contact boxing, martial arts and football skills. Make friends and build confidence! For further information, email info@bestrust.co.uk
Temporary Traffic Restrictions – A4259 Marlborough Road and Draycot Lane, Chiseldon, Swindon
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE –DRAYCOT LANE, CHISELDON This Order is being introduced for THAMES WATER works and will impose a restriction on driving on Draycot Lane at the junction with Norris Close. Traffic to be diverted via B4005 New… read more
Swindon Libraries and Information Service – October Update
In this month’s update: Celebrating 15 years of Central Library opening Library closure updates (storm damage) Green libraries week Cost of living roadshow ..and more Read the October Library newsletter.
Community intelligence sought ahead of regional drugs crackdown
CPC has received the following message from Wiltshire Police Community Messaging and is published for your information. As part of a regional crackdown on county lines drug gangs, our communities are being urged to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods. The regional intensification campaign – called Operation Scorpion – is a focus for all… read more
The October edition of OUR NEWS (Neighbourhood Watch) is here
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in October’s edition: A celebration of our National Crime and Community Conference 2023, and our Volunteer Awards 2023 winners We announce our new partnership with SimpliSafe, with benefits for our members… read more
Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 29 September 2023
These updates are shared by the Chief Constable with Chiseldon parishioners for their information. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, I would like to begin this letter to you today with some reflection upon the national coverage with regards to the firearms capability within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). I will not comment on… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – October 2023
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from September 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Benches We have just submitted a request to be allowed to place 2 benches on highway verges with SBC. The locations are Hodson Road, near… read more
Additional BEST Sessions Over Half Term
The Parish Council has just booked 2 additional sessions with BEST for a youth provision over October half term. Friday 20th and 27th at 10-12. Look out for further information when the register opens.
Unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts
Yesterday (18 September), HM Revenue and Customs reminded 18–21-year-olds to claim their Child Trust Fund cash as part of UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September). Child Trust Funds are long-term, tax-free savings accounts and were set up for every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, with the government contributing an… read more
Great British Insulation Scheme launched
Today (14 September) the government launched the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme to help some families insulate their homes. Families in lower council tax bands with less energy-efficient homes will be offered upgrades such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation. Customers will be able to use an online checker for the Great British… read more
Updates from Ridgeway View Family Practice
Download this information as a pdf.
Chief Constable fortnightly update – 15 September 2023
Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 15 September 2023 Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, I would like to start this letter today by sharing with you the results of our summer focus on road safety. Over recent months, we have sadly seen an increase in people killed and… read more
Winter Preparedness from SSEN
For details about how you can prepare yourself for power cuts or other disruptions to other essential services – such as gas and water – please view or download below the documents from SSEN. They also contain details of free support services. Note that anyone can call SSE or use these services, regardless of who… read more
Happy Living Wage anniversary, Chiseldon Parish Council
Chiseldon Parish Council is proud to celebrate their first year of commitment to being a Living Wage employer. According to the Living Wage Foundation: At the heart of the Living Wage movement is the simple idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. In 2016 the government introduced a rise in… read more
Your Area Crime Reports for Swindon North, East and Rural
If you ever want to know about the number and type of crimes committed where you live, the Your Area pages on the force website is the place to start. Just go to the force website and enter your post code beneath the ‘What’s Happening in Your Area?’ heading. You will find a wealth of… read more
Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted
Council leaders have vowed to make urgent improvements to the services that help and protect children after they were judged to be ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Swindon Borough Council between 17 and 28 July and graded the overall effectiveness of its Children’s Services department as ‘Inadequate’. The report, which has been published today (11… read more
The September edition of OUR NEWS is here
From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in September’s edition: Guidance from ERA on protecting your home as darker nights draw in Find out how our local watches spent their Community Grants this summer, and… read more
CSP Public Meeting, 31st October
Swindon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) are committed to working together with members of our communities to tackle crime and help Swindon residents feel safer. We invite you to join us in our first public meeting of the Executive Board to demonstrate our current priorities and plans to make our communities stronger, safer and more effective… read more
Photos from recent Washpool work day
The photos below were taken on the most recent Washpool work day on 3rd Sept. For anyone who would like to find out more, or join in, please email contactwashpool@gmail.com The group meets on one Sunday morning a month.