I hope you have all enjoyed the festive break because we’re back every Wednesday at Ridgeway School (6pm for the juniors and 7pm for the adults) to blast away those Christmas excesses. Just pop along and give it a go. What a fantastic year it has been for Chiseldon Netball Club!! We have gone from… read more
Do you know an individual or team who have made a difference to your community by helping others? A Volunteer who has given their time selflessly for years A child or adult who has displayed remarkable courage A person who has helped reduce crime in your area An exemplary young person who should be recognised… read more
Situated on Butts Road in Chiseldon, this space is ideal for small meetings. It consists of conference table with space for 10 chairs, plus extra seating in the room. Toilet facilities plus tea/coffee making facilities (Just bring your own milk). Use of projector and screen and free Wi-fi. For more information view the Chapel Hire… read more
05 Jan Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 07 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 08 Jan Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9 Jan Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 14 Jan Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 14 Jan Bridge… read more
Members of the public are being encouraged to give their views on Swindon Borough Council’s ambitious plans to tackle rough sleeping. The new draft Rough Sleeper Reduction Strategy sets out the Council’s vision and plans for reducing rough sleeping over the next three years. The strategy focuses on three key areas: prevention, intervention and recovery,… read more
Action Fraud has received more than 5,000 reports about fake emails and texts purporting to be from TV Licensing. The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information. Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a… read more
The Parish Council has one vacancy on its allotments on New Road. The area may need some work carrying out before it can be used. Please contact the Clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk if you would like to know more.
Chiseldon Parish Council is looking to hire on a contractural part-time basis, a self-employed handyperson for the parish. The role is as follows; General DIY (No electrical or plumbing) Painting and Decorating Weekly maintenance checks of the Sports Pavilion & Recreation Hall Litter Picking – tools provided Deliveries around the Parish Updating Noticeboards Fortnightly checks… read more
The Chiseldon Council has made plans for their meetings in 2019. Each committee and their meetings have been planned out and are available to view.
The job is part time with an average of 5 hours per week. (which will fluctuate in line with workload). Remuneration is subject to skill level and experience. A job description is available on application. This position is home based and the candidate will require access to a room/desk space, file storage space and a… read more
The job is part time with an average of 4 hours per week. (which will fluctuate in line with workload). Remuneration is subject to skill level and experience. A job description is available on application. This position is home based and the candidate will require access to a room/desk space, file storage space and a… read more
Business owners in Swindon have been invited to a special meeting to discuss Swindon Borough Council’s budget proposals for next year (19/20). Leader of the Council, Councillor David Renard, has extended the formal invitation to discuss issues relating to the Council’s budget and other matters relevant to the wider business community. The meeting with senior… read more
Parents have just over a week to get their applications in for a primary school place in this September’s intake. The deadline is midnight on 15 January 2019 and the Council is reminding people to get their applications in as quickly as possible. The chance that a child will end up at their first choice… read more
What you need to know Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls, voicemails, text messages or emails to members of the public purporting to be from HMRC. The fraudsters state that as a result of their non-payment of tax or other duty, the victim is liable to prosecution or other… read more
“Would you be prepared to pay an extra two pounds a month for more police officers?” That’s the question being asked by Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson. From today , Angus is looking for the views of Wiltshire residents on the proposed average increase of £24* a year to the… read more
Work to create a more welcoming environment for people arriving into Swindon will begin next week. The transformation of Wellington Street, which connects Swindon railway station to the Tri Centre on Manchester Road and Milford Street, will start from Monday (7 Jan) and will see a segregated pedestrian and cycle path created along with a… read more
People are being asked for their views on a number of options for reducing pollution on a busy Swindon road. In February this year, Swindon Borough Council declared part of Kingshill Road an Air Quality Management Area after air quality monitoring along the road found that the most common pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), exceeded the… read more
SSE Priority Services Register gives you access to their friendly call centre staff, who can offer advice on a range of helpful and accessible services, at no extra cost to you. For more information see the SSE website.
On Saturday 5th Jan 2019 from 11.30 to 12.30, the Parish/Borough Council surgery will be held in the Calley Memorial Hall on Draycott Road. All residents are welcome.
You can view or download the December 2018 Newsletter using the link below: Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter