A reminder that those in financial difficulty can access money and debt guidance for free. Money Helper UK provides guidance based upon individual circumstances and helps people to find support in their area. There is information on: what issues individuals need to deal with first ways of staying on top of bills how to find… read more
Please see the link provided below to view the National Trust’s What’s On in Avebury for Autumn 2022. National Trust What’s On in Avebury, Autumn 2022 (pdf)
Our latest Neighbourhood Plan meeting with our Consultant Andrea Pellegram was this Tuesday and went well. Andrea is pleased with the progress made so far and has advised the project is nearly at the stage for her to start to create draft 1 of the plan. We have a list of tasks to complete in… read more
Carers’ Information Event Thursday 29th September 10:30am -3:30pm At The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon This is an information sharing opportunity, bringing together different areas of expertise to help Carers of those living with dementia. There will be speakers & presentations on topics which matter to you & your family alongside professionals, local businesses & organisations for… read more
To allow work to proceed on Fibre Cable/Openreach projects, there will be a number of temporary road closures for: Badbury Lane and Berricot Lane, Badbury. Traffic to be diverted via Medbourne, B4192, The Ridgeway, A346 Marlborough Road and vice versa. The Order will come into force on the 19 October 2022 for 6 months but… read more
The Parish Council have been trying for some time now to request traffic lights on this junction, to make the area safer. We’ve not been able to make traction on this, so we want to enlist our residents to join our campaign. We’ve seen the impact of people power before in Chiseldon Parish so can… read more
I’ve now been ‘in the job’ of PCC for a year, and if there is one thing that’s been made abundantly clear to me, it’s that your confidence in policing is not where I want it to be. Whilst there are clearly some exceptional individual officers, overall, there have been gaps in the service you… read more
Please be advised that Thames Water have closed Mays Lane under an Emergency TTRO due to a major water leak. It is anticipated that the road will be reopened on Tuesday 27th September 2022. Access will be maintained at all times where possible. The closure section will be on Mays Lane from its Junction with… read more
The road between Draycott Road/Ladysmith Road junction and the small track leading to Barbury Castle (see image below) is due to be closed 12th and 13th September for Openreach work. The details say 12th Sept 9.30 to 13th Sept 15.30, but there are no guarantees this will run to schedule.
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR BUTTS ROAD, CHISELDON, SWINDON This Order is being introduced to allow for gas replacement works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Butts Road at the junction with High Street. Traffic to be diverted via High… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council is providing this message on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health and change people’s behaviour. Victims often feel guilty, ashamed, and blame themselves. Witnessing street harassment and not safely… read more
With the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral being marked as a bank holiday, some changes will be made to Swindon Borough Council’s services on Monday (19 September). Waste and recycling collections will take place, but the crews will be starting at an earlier time to allow them to complete their rounds before… read more
2 sets of large double doors at Chiseldon Parish Council Chapel and Museum to be sanded back, filled as required and re-painted in a suitable colour external paint. All noticeboards to be removed before work takes place and re-fitted afterwards. Ironwork to be removed or covered as required to avoid being painted over or damaged.”… read more
Please download the following flyer for a list of events taking place at Avebury in September and October 2022. Details are also available in an accessible format on our events page. National Trust Avebury – What’s On Sep Oct 2022D
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that around 1.1 million families receiving tax credits will get their first cost-of-living payment from 2 September. The £326 payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax credit-only customers’ bank accounts between 2 and 7 September. The second payment of £324 will be issued later this year – from… read more
Traffic Restrictions High Street, Swindon – 05 September – 13 October Delays likely – Diversion route Name: Diversion Location: Station Road Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks Responsibility for event: Swindon Borough Council Current status: Planned High Street, Swindon – 05 September – 13 October Delays likely – Road closure Name: High Street,… read more
From today (7 September), around four million people most vulnerable to COVID-19 will start to be invited to book in their COVID-19 booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for autumn boosters. The National Booking Service went live this morning with frontline health and care workers, immunosuppressed people, and people aged over… read more
After Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II today (08 September), Swindon Borough Council has offered their condolences to the Royal Family. At the Civic Offices, the flags have been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect. A condolence book will soon be made available on the homepage of… read more
Holy Cross church will be open on Saturday morning. There will be a special church service in memory of the Queen on Sunday 18th September 10.30.
Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order… read more