Norris Close Lay-by
Work started last week on the Norris Close lay-by. We hope that the success of this scheme means we can look at other parking/road issues in the Parish the same way.
Norris Close Green Letter
Dear Resident You will undoubtedly be aware that a number of complaints had been received by the Parish Council in relation to vehicles being driven onto the Norris Close green area on a regular basis and the suggestion of adding a planter to the eastern end of the green to prevent vehicles from damaging nearby… read more
Running start for Beat the Street in Swindon
Beat the Street, Swindon’s giant walking and cycling initiative, is off to an incredible start with residents travelling more than 93,000 miles within the first few weeks of the game. Determined to beat last year’s record total of 313,000 miles travelled in the six-week challenge, more than 10,000 people have signed up for this year’s… read more
What’s on In October
What’s on In October 02 Oct Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 05 Oct Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 05 Oct Tennis Club Quiz Night, Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 07 Oct Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 09 Oct Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 11… read more
Friends of the Railway Path Open Meeting and AGM
This year’s Friends of the Railway Path Open Meeting and AGM will be held: At 7pm on Thursday 17th October In the Three Trees Farm Shop and Café, Chiseldon, SN4 0HT (directions and map available here) Anyone is welcome to attend. We’ll review what’s been happening along the path during the year, and sketch out… read more
Beat the Street gets off on the right foot
They’re off! Swindon’s latest Beat the Street campaign got off on the right foot yesterday (25 September) with an official launch at GWR Park on Faringdon Road, attended by local school children, residents and council representatives. Beat the Street once again challenges schools, workplaces and community groups to see how far they can walk, run… read more
Countywide on-Call Firefighter Recruitment Campaign Set To Launch
Firefighters across Wiltshire are appealing for members of the public to join them this week with the launch of their on-call recruitment campaign. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service needs new on-call recruits to provide fire cover at locations across Wiltshire. Contracted hours can vary, but on-call personnel usually make themselves available for between… read more
Nationwide hard at work
A volunteer team from Nationwide have worked hard today to clear the path between Badbury and Badbury Bottom. Our Badbury Cllr Denise Rogers has given them hot drinks and pointed them in the direction of the pub for lunch.
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by Swindon Borough Council that they now need to apply for school places for them. This year, the Council was able to give 95 per cent of applicants their first preference for primary schools, and 91… read more
Countywide on-Call Firefighter Recruitment Campaign Set To Launch
Firefighters across Wiltshire are appealing for members of the public to join them this week with the launch of their on-call recruitment campaign. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service needs new on-call recruits to provide fire cover at locations across Wiltshire. Contracted hours can vary, but on-call personnel usually make themselves available for between… read more
Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – U/C 3072 Known As Medbourne Lane, Liddington And Badbury Lane, Badbury
This Order is being introduced on the grounds of health and safety and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the Unclassified Road 3072 known as Medbourne Lane and Badbury Lane from the junction with Purley Road to the junction with the A346 Marlborough Road. Traffic will be diverted via A346 Marlborough Road and Purley Road…. read more
Residents encouraged to sign up for Beat the Street 2019
Beat the Street returns to Swindon next week and residents can now pick up their cards ready to join in the fun when the game launches. The initiative, which is running for the second year running in Swindon, encourages people to get active outdoors and explore their area by turning whole towns and cities into… read more
Public Urged To Report Suspicious Activity Following Spate of Lead Thefts At Churches Across the County
Following a spate of lead thefts from church roofs across Wiltshire, we would like to urge members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to us immediately. In recent weeks, churches of all sizes across the county have been targeted including Malmesbury Abbey and Salisbury Cathedral. Approximately £40,000 worth of lead… read more
Residents to receive postal forms next week as part of election cycle consultation
Swindon residents will be asked for their views on how often they would like to vote for their Borough councillors. At a meeting held by the Council earlier this year, councillors agreed to hold a consultation on potentially changing the Council’s election cycle, which will be carried out by council officers independently from politicians. Every… read more
New Eastern Villages (NEV) Development – Information Event
Swindon Borough Council will be holding ‘drop in’ events to publicise the New Eastern Villages as follows: Tuesday 24 September 2019 3pm to 7.30pm Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road, Swindon SN3 4AS Thursday 26 September 2019 4pm to 7pm Hooper’s Field Hall, Rotten Row, Wanborough, SN4 0AN Thursday 3 October 2019 3.30pm to 6.30pm South… read more
Parish Council’s consultation response to application S/HOU/18/0703 for New Road, September 2019
You can view or download the Council’s response below: View or download as docx View or download as pdf
Healthy Families programme to help children across the town
A free programme is being run by Swindon Borough Council to help children and young people be healthy and active. The Healthy Families programme is a family weight management service designed to help parents and children lead healthier lifestyles. The 10-week programme includes learning how to make healthy food choices, fun food workshops, and encouraging… read more
Beat the Street 2019
Beat the Street is a challenge across Swindon where local schools, workplaces and community groups are competing to see who can walk, run or cycle the furthest by 6 November. Find Beat Boxes around your area and get tapping to earn points for your team and help them win hundreds of pounds worth of prizes…. read more
Council to launch Swindon Community Lottery to help good causes
Swindon Borough Council will be among the first few local authorities in the country to launch its own online community lottery to support local good causes. The Council wants to make sure that community groups and local charities can continue to receive financial support well into the future, and setting up a lottery, known as… read more
Have you signed up to Community Messaging?
Wiltshire Police use an email alert system called Community Messaging, also known as Neighbourhood Alert, across Wiltshire and Swindon to provide real time information to subscribing residents and businesses. This is a free service and once subscribed you can choose what sort of alert to receive and how to receive them. This way the alerts… read more