Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town. The Christmas light switch-on in Swindon town centre will kick-off local events on Saturday 23 November from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Read more about Swindon Christmas events, including the Christmas Market, Christmas at STEAM, and the… read more
Are you looking for a special way to welcome in the festive season? Spend a magical evening with Julia’s House at Christ Church in Swindon, and help support local families caring for seriously ill children this Christmas. ✨ Sing along to your favourite carols Join in with us as we sing timeless Christmas carols together. Special performance… read more
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. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. We are currently seeing high levels of vehicle crime… read more
N.B. You can see original article, including artist’s rendering of the proposed venue, here. Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November). Analysis by theatre specialists has concluded that Swindon is well placed to… read more
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November). The eight ambitions, set out in a draft document called ‘Heart of Swindon’, are the result of a Council-coordinated effort to seek the expertise and input of partners including… read more
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. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Everyone has a right to well-fitting clothing, and as… read more
On 1st November, the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reminded households receiving certain benefits, including Pension Credit, that they could be eligible for extra money to help keep warm during the cold weather until the end of March 2025. DWP’s Cold Weather Payments are an automatic bank… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council has received the following communication from Brighter Futures. CPC publishes information on events, services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external… read more
On 24th October, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, announced in her speech to the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, the launch of a government consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at council meetings. This consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing… read more
Plans to create a vibrant town centre will be among the topics being discussed at a series of resident engagement events taking place next month. Swindon Borough Council is holding further ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ events during November to give residents the chance to share their ideas, views and feedback on the performance of the local… read more
Eight new gritting vehicles will be on standby to deal with the worst of the weather as Swindon Borough Council makes its final preparations in the run-up to the winter months. The new vehicles, bought to replace the old ones which had reached the end of their life, will spread the 2,000-tonnes of salt the… read more
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town. Swindon Borough Council’s three museums are hosting a number of activities to keep families entertained over the October half-term and there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s tastes… Read the full… read more
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park and the trees are slowly transforming into beautiful gold, orange and crimson shades. Find out what’s happening across our Museum, Park and Hotel with this month’s roundup of news and events. Find out more from the Lydiard Park Newsletter
It’s Dinosaur Week at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) this October half-term! Come and have a roar-some time and get up close and personal with creatures from Swindon’s prehistoric past. Between 26 October and 2 November, visitors to MAS can find out about Swindon’s Jurassic sea monsters and try the new dinosaur trail. Also, on… read more
Explore the ancient trees of the Severnake Forest with this walking trail: Download a map and information for the trail.
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications which may be of interest to our community. From the PCC: A drop in antisocial behaviour and domestic abuse related offences has been highlighted in Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson’s annual report which summarises progress made over the past year to make Wiltshire safer. You can read the full… read more
With the energy price cap now in effect, Swindon Borough Council is signposting residents who may be concerned about rising energy costs to various forms of support. The energy price cap, which controls what most households pay for energy, rose by 10 per cent from 1st October to £1,717 a year for a typical dual-fuel… read more