Reminder of road works
Road works are due to start on Mays Lane on 8th April for 2 days. Residents vehicle access will be arranged but there may be a small delay as the Traffic Marshal will need to assist them.
We Are Recruiting Now For The Wiltshire Police Special Constabulary
Do you or does someone you know have what it takes to become a Special Constable? If so recruitment is now open. Special constables are volunteer police officers who have the same powers and wear the same uniform as regular officers. Assistant Chief Constable Gavin Williams, Wiltshire Police lead for Citizens in Policing, said: “We… read more
Have an eggstremely cracking Easter at Lydiard Park
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and a whole host of activities for all the family will be taking place at Lydiard Park. The Great Lydiard Park Easter Trail will take place from Saturday, 20 April to Monday 22. Children will have the opportunity to hunt for clues hidden around the lakes, woodlands… read more
What’s on In April
What’s on In April 29 March Chiseldon Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, 10.30am 01 April Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 01 April Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 02 April Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 April Family Fun Quiz and Supper, Ogbourne St George 06 April Borough… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2019
Points of interest from the meetings held in March 2019 Memory Café The next memory café is Friday 29th March at the Church Hall from 10.30am. Everyone who is caring for someone with dementia is welcome to attend. Neighbourhood Watch meeting The next meeting is Monday 1st April at 6.45pm in the Recreation Hall off… read more
Council to Crackdown on Fly Tippers
Fly tippers beware – Swindon Borough Council will this year be stepping up enforcement activity to catch people illegally dumping waste. The renewed focus on tackling fly tipping is part of the Council’s promise to ensure the streets are kept clean and safe for residents. Last year, the Council received 1,726 reports of fly tipping… read more
Notice of Election for the Parish Contests in May
The Notice of Election for the Parish Contests taking place in May can be viewed or downloaded below. Notice of Election (pdf document)
Road Closures Saturday 30th March – Unite-Organised Honda March
Motorists warned of road closures ahead of Unite-organised Honda march Parts of Swindon town centre will be closed to traffic to allow for next Saturday’s (30 March) planned march and rally organised by Unite the union. Thousands of people are expected to converge on the town from across the country to take part in the… read more
Annual Parish Meeting
Annual Parish meeting. The annual meeting will be Monday 29th April this year at the Chiseldon House Hotel from 7.30pm. All residents are invited to attend this meeting which is designed to give residents an update of the past 12 months activities and the plans for the next 12 months. We have 2 guest speakers… read more
Dog friendly destinations to visit by bus
If you fancy a day out in the Wiltshire countryside with your four-legged friend there are plenty of places to visit by bus. What could be better than a walk along our footpaths followed by some warming food in one of our cosy pubs where muddy boots and dogs are welcome. Read the Swindon Bus… read more
It’s time to renew your Concessionary Travel Pass
A number of Concessionary Travel Passes and vouchers expire at the end of this month that need to be renewed online. We have created an online application form for: Applying for a new Concessionary Travel Pass or vouchers Renewing existing Concessions Updating address details, photographs or eligibility documents Ordering and paying for a replacement passes
Resurfacing Hodson Road
Essential resurfacing work to a section of Hodson Road are scheduled to take place from Monday, 25 until Friday, 29 March. During this time the B4005 Hodson Road, between Chiseldon and Burderop (Toll House) will be closed with no access to vehicles between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Diversions will be in place during… read more
Major improvements to Junction 15 of the M4
Work is due to start in late summer. Highways England is finalising plans for the scheme in conjunction with Swindon Borough Council and Badbury Park developers Persimmon and Redrow. Significant extra capacity will be created on the A419 through the creation of a third lane southbound, which will help to alleviate current queuing traffic at… read more
Notice of Temporary Traffic Orders – B4005 Hodson Road, Chiseldon and New Town Lane, Bishopstone
The road will need to be fully closed except for emergency access (or potentially any direct access to land i.e. a farmer requiring field entry). There are no residential properties fronting the working area within the closure so no direct access is required. Through traffic is not typically catered for when a road is closed…. read more
Lydiard Park celebrates 75 years of public ownership
Lydiard Park is building up to a special anniversary year with the launch of two new exhibitions. Throughout this year, the Swindon Borough Council-owned park will celebrate 75 years of public ownership courtesy of the new special exhibitions in the historic house, which get underway from this Saturday (23 March). The changing face of Lydiard… read more
Easter Tennis Camp
PK Tennis Easter Camp at Chiseldon Tennis Club Wednesday 17th April & Thursday 18th April 10am-3pm
Getting the Builders In
The Council is running “Getting the Builders In” workshops on the following dates: Thursday 18th April 3pm to 4.30pm Monday 10th June 3pm to 4.30pm Monday 8th July 3pm to 4.30pm At this workshops, Council building control experts will be on hand to explain how building designs can be made to comply with Building Regulations…. read more
Where does your council tax go?
This year’s council tax information booklet, which tells people exactly how their council tax is spent, is being delivered with all council tax bills in Swindon. It includes updates on the Council’s budget for this year and how it will be spent, as well as what your council tax helped to achieve for Swindon. Read… read more
Transport Report – April 2019
The dates for the reshaping of Junction 15 of the M4 have been announced. Work is planned to commence on 19th September 2019. This scheme is set to cost £9.5m, with £5m from the Highway Agency and £4.5m from the developers of Badbury Park. So SBC are not having to fund this work. If Junction… read more