Swindon’s new Cultural Heritage Institute (CHI) has moved a significant step closer after work started to create a new learning centre in the town’s former Great Western Railway Carriage Works. The new centre is part of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). When opened in 2020 it will offer an exciting place to learn and develop… read more
Good morning, As Wiltshire Police seeks to enhance online services to the public we are pleased to introduce a new way of reporting crime through the Force website. If you or somebody you know has been a victim of crime, or you witnessed a crime, in Wiltshire or Swindon you can now report it to… read more
Saturday, June 23rd saw the residents of Chiseldon Parish come together for the Holy Cross Church Fete. Thanks to the efforts of organisers and contributors, a good time was had by all. Permission has been given for all photos shown.
We’ve got lots of fantastic space themed events happening this month at all libraries linking to the ‘Space Chase’ Summer Reading Challenge. The 2019 Summer Reading Challenge will be blasting off in all of our libraries from Saturday, 13 July. Children over the age of four can spend the summer exploring the universe with a… read more
Major highway improvements designed to facilitate the construction of new housing communities will begin in earnest over the next few months. The schemes are part of a £72m programme of road improvement works which will be taking place over the course of the next few years to ensure vital infrastructure is in place before new… read more
The Council is asking people if they think rules which ensure dog owners act responsibly at Lydiard Park should be kept in place. From Monday 1 July, people will be able to respond to a consultation on the proposed continuation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) regarding dog control at Lydiard Park. In 2016,… read more
We are appealing for witnesses after an elderly couple were targeted in a distraction burglary in Swindon. The married couple, who are both in their 80s, were approached by a man at their home in Castleview Road, Chiseldon, at around 5.20pm on 1 July 2019. He warned them he had seen rats on their roof… read more
Plans to consult residents on where to build an extra 1,000 homes in the borough by 2036 will be discussed by councillors at next Wednesday’s (10 July) Cabinet meeting. The consultation would help inform a refresh of the Council’s Local Plan, which sets out how much housing Swindon needs over a 20-year period and identifies… read more
Swindon Borough Council’s hunt for new foster carers continues, with a new campaign being launched this week. The Council is encouraging anyone who has been thinking about fostering, or would like to know more information, to get in touch with its fostering team. There are several different types of fostering, including long-term placements, emergency placements… read more
People are being encouraged to get outside and make the most of green spaces in Swindon as part of Green Spaces and Wellbeing Week, running from 8 – 14 July 2019. Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health Team have been working with many local organisations to pull together a series of activities to encourage people to… read more
What you need to know Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken… read more
It has taken nearly half a century, but councillors in Chippenham have again taken charge of recreation and community facilities they were last responsible for in the early 1970s. Read the full news story at localgov.co.uk/The-rise-of-the-super-parish-council/
01 July Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 02 July Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 06 July Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 08 July Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 08 July Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting, Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 10 July Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside… read more
Thames Water will shortly be starting work in the area to replace our water pipes. The team will be on site from Monday 15 July and the work will be completed by Wednesday 6 November.
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the summer. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in July PDF What’s on in August PDF
Wellington Street is now open Funded by the Government, the major reconstruction of Wellington Street is now open to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. This key gateway connecting the railway station to the town centre is much safer and more inviting for everyone who uses it. We’ve added a new zebra crossing on Wellington Street Installed… read more
We often complain about the sweltering temperatures as humans, but often forget that our pets also feel the heat. At Drove we often get asked how best to keep your dog safe when temperatures are high. Here are a few hints and tips: walk in the early mornings and evenings when it is slightly cooler…. read more
Sid is a local gamekeeper who is very knowledgeable about many species of deer. Come and listen to his talk about how best we can live beside these endearing animals.10th July starting at 7:30pm at the Holy Cross Church Hall off Butts Road. We like to welcome all visitors however we do make a small… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2019 Memory Café The next memory café is Friday 28th June at the Church Hall from 10.30am. Everyone who has Dementia, and those caring for someone with Dementia is welcome to attend. There is a relaxed atmosphere with singing, and music from local musicians. There is… read more
Families in Swindon are being asked to complete a survey to help the Council understand their childcare needs. Swindon Borough Council is working with national early year and childcare consultancy Hempsall’s to find out about parents and carers’ childcare needs across the borough. The work is being carried out to make sure that the future… read more