Families SEND News Splash
The SEND newsletter is a parent carer monthly newsletter developed following a request from families. View the February edition of SEND.
New Chief Constable joins Wiltshire Police
Today (27/02), Catherine Roper starts her tenure as the new Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police. Chief Constable Roper, who previously served as a Commander within the Metropolitan Police Service, takes over from Kier Pritchard. Later today, she will retake her attestation and swear her allegiance to King Charles III. She said: “It is an incredible… read more
Coming Soon, The Great British Spring Clean
Dust off your dusters, the Great British Spring Clean will be held in the parish on Sat 25th March 10am -12pm. Update: The Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road have kindly offered us the use of the carpark for people to meet up at 1.00am to collect supplies. Complimentary tea and coffee from the hotel… read more
On the Railway Path…
On Friday [10th February], a great team from Vets4Pets was out on the Railway Path working on a bank forming one side of a cutting in between Chiseldon and Ogbourne St George. The bank has been unaffected by fertiliser over the years, and has some nice grassland flowers growing in it, but is being encroached… read more
Public Notice – Temporary Speed Restriction at Commonhead Roundabout
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION – COMMONHEAD ROUNDABOUT This Order is being introduced to maintain a safe working zone for road works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding at a speed exceeding 20mph on Commonhead Roundabout as indicated by signs… read more
Notice of Casual Vacancy – Office of Councillor for Chiseldon Parish Council
Notice of Casual Vacancy PARISH OF CHISELDON 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 Steve Duke. In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day… read more
Tenant Focus – February 2023
Please follow the link to access the February 2023 edition of Tenant Focus. Tenant Focus – February 2023
Roadwork alerts from one.network
Alert name: Road works near Chiseldon Parish Displaying 1 traffic restriction and 2 roadworks Traffic Restrictions Sambre Road, Swindon 23 February – 06 March Delays likely – Road closure Name: Sambre Road, Swindon Location: Sambre Road Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks Responsibility for event: Swindon Borough Council Current status: Planned Roadworks Hodson Road,… read more
Castles Bike Ride, Sunday 4th June – Supporting Macmillan
From Castles’ website: “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We host an… read more
Swing into Summer concert at Wichelstowe, April 16th
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Getting ready to vote in May’s local elections
Any residents wishing to vote in the Borough and Parish elections on Thursday, 4 May need to make sure they’re registered to vote by 17 April. Voters normally only need to register once, but they will need to register again if they’ve changed their name, address or nationality. Voters will need to bring an accepted… read more
Highways News – Updates on Fleming Way, School Safety Zones and the latest roadworks
Please see the latest update from Highways News by following the link below: Highway News February 2023 Newsletter
Gravestone audit – public announcement
Please click the link to view or download this announcement. Public announcement for graveyard audit. Feb 23 The text of the announcement:
Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2023
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in February 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Chiseldon Parish Council Gravestone Audit Inspections April 2023 Chiseldon Parish Council takes its responsibilities for the Health and Safety of the… read more
Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson Parish column – February 2023
A message from Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson: My annual budget proposed a raise the amount of money you pay for the policing part of your council tax, known as the precept, by 6.2%. For an average Band D household, that equates to £15 a year or £1.25 a month. It’s been a difficult decision to… read more
The February Edition of Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our News’ is here.
We’ve received the following message from Neighbourhood Watch: We are delighted to bring you February’s edition of OUR NEWS – our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. This edition includes advice on how to steer clear of romance fraud this Valentine’s Day, as well as three major cybercrime predictions for 2023, and… read more
Take Voter ID to vote on 4th May
In order to vote in the May 4th local elections, you will need Photo ID. Please see link for poster below. Voter ID_Poster_A4_v2
Science and arts activities at STEAM museum this half-term
There’s a host of activities on offer at the STEAM museum in Swindon this half-term. Please follow the link to find out what’s on. February Half Term at STEAM!
Happy Valentine’s Day – and thanks to our local crocheter!
Chiseldon Parish Council wish our parishioners a happy Valentine’s Day for next week. We would also like to thank the local crocheter who makes these amazing box toppers (see below)
Roadworks alert: Marlborough Road, 10th – 14th February
We have received the following from one.network: Marlborough Road, Swindon 10 February – 14 February Roadworks, Delays likely Traffic management: Road closure Description: Carriageway resurfacing, replacement of road markings and associated works. Works location: From the junction with Marlborough Road to the junction with The Ridgeway Responsibility for works: Wiltshire Council Current status: Planned work… read more