We have received the following message from Neighbourhood Watch, informing residents about the latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter: APRIL 2021 ‘OUR NEWS’ NEWSLETTER We are pleased to share our April ‘OUR NEWS’ newsletter, created by Neighbourhood Watch Network (the umbrella organisation for Neighbourhood Watches across England and Wales) for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters – from households… read more
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has today announced the launch of a £200,000 fund to build local resilience and protect vulnerable community members across central southern England. The 2021 round of SSEN’s Resilient Communities Fund will open on Tuesday 6 April, with £200,000 available for non-profit making organisations, community groups and charities working to… read more
Ahead of the lockdown relaxations coming into place next Monday, 12 April (non-essential retail/public buildings/personal care premises/outdoor hospitality/indoor leisure facilities being able to reopen), the Council is preparing the town centre for the increase in visitors and users to keep everyone safe. This includes: The cleaning team operating enhanced cleaning of street furniture (waste bins,… read more
Here are some beautiful pictures of the flowers in bloom by the Chiseldon War Memorial.
From 00:01am on Monday, 29 March the current restrictions will be slightly eased as we reach the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Taking this next step will allow for a limited amount of mixing outdoors (including in private gardens) with either an additional household or in a group of up to… read more
We’re providing healthy food and fun activities for children, and helping distribute supermarket and fuel vouchers to families in need. Over 4,500 children who receive means tested free school meals will be eligible for the Holiday Activities and Food programme this Easter, which helps provide access to fun activities and healthy food to children during… read more
6 April to end of October 2021 – no access for pedestrians, cyclists or equestrians Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. We’re currently upgrading M4 junction 15 and the junction to the A419, as part of these works it will be necessary to close Day House Lane beneath the… read more
The Parish Council is saddened to hear of the passing of Glenn Mills, who was one of our Parish Councillors until 2019. Our thoughts go to his wife, and family at this time. The details for any donations in his memory is below: Glenn David Mills – Hillier Funeral Service
We are appealing to dog owners to be responsible when out enjoying the countryside and to keep all dogs on a lead when around any livestock. As lockdown begins to ease and people start to go out and about again there is an increasing danger that dogs off the lead will worry sheep and other… read more
It is with sadness that I announce the passing of Ward Cllr for Chiseldon and Lawn Ward Brian Mattock, who passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Brian was an ally to the Parish Council when working with Swindon Borough Council on our behalf and he will be missed. Our thoughts are with… read more
We would like to speak to the male pictured in this link, following a series of incidents in Chiseldon between midnight and 6am on Saturday 6 March where an unknown offender was caught on CCTV walking around the village trying car door handles. Where vehicles had been left unlocked, he entered and searched them for… read more
Wiltshire Community Foundation solar park fund is a ray of light for eco projects A UK-FIRST eco playground, a beauty spot and a parish hall will all benefit from more than £57,000 in community grants generated by a solar park in Wroughton. Wiltshire Community Foundation’s Science Museums Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund, which… read more
The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Jon Jackson as our newest Parish Councillor. Jon has lived in Badbury since 2018 with his wife and is interested in being able to help shape the future of the parish and community whilst maintaining its rural feel. We will be working with Jon to see where his… read more
The national census helpline is now up and running alongside a language support service and local support centres. I am delighted that Voluntary Action Swindon is running the Swindon Census Support Centre. They are now offering pre-booked appointments over the phone to help people compete the census and, if circumstances change, it may also become… read more
The CCG is aware that many residents in Swindon who are currently eligible for a coronavirus vaccine have received an invitation to book an appointment at a large vaccination site in either Salisbury, Bath or Oxford. We know that, for some people, travelling is not an issue, but many will find it difficult. We’d be… read more
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, we are pleased to confirm that outdoor tennis courts will be able to open from 29th March. This will mean recreational tennis will be able to resume, including: Singles and doubles social play including club sessions organised activity for groups (maximum group size subject to confirmation) 1:1 coaching Pay and… read more
Outdoor sport is due to return on 29th March which includes grassroots football. As such Chiseldon FC is expecting to resume both training and games soon after this date. The adult Sunday Football League has confirmed its season will resume from 4th April and will be extended into June with the aim of completing all… read more
Households across Swindon will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The official census date is 21 March. The census is a survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size… read more
Please see the poster below for information.