Local News, Events and Updates from Swindon Borough Council
Please visit this link to see the latest udates from SBC. Find out about: What can I put in my food waste caddy? Over 420 slow cookers handed out to local families in need Marriage Allowance can boost your finances by up to £252 a year The future of the Oasis Leisure Centre What improvements would… read more
Proposed Traffic Orders for School Safety Zones in Chiseldon and Badbury Park, Swindon
Please view the pdfs attached underneath the main announcement to see details of the order and a map of the area affected. PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and Parking Places Consolidation) Order 2021 (Variation No. 19) Order 2023 Notice is GIVEN of Swindon Borough Council’s intention to make the above… read more
20mph online questionnaire
The Parish Council are working on a project to try to get SBC to change some of our road speed limits to 20mph. We need to get public support for this scheme. Please use the attached link or QR code to access the questionnaire and give your opinion. The questionnaire is open until 15th December…. read more
Wroughton Social Group – a friendly social group for anyone with sight loss
Wroughton Social Group A friendly social group for anyone living with sight loss 1st Wednesday each month 10am to 12pm. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Devizes Road, Wroughton SN4 0RZ. Free parking available . Wroughton Advice Hub At this social group is also an advice hub where you can receive information, advice and practical help… read more
Changes to the SBC recycling scheme – additional information
We have some additional information on the changes to the recycling scheme from SBC: Go live date is Mon 27th November Additional blue bags will be available from core libraries from early November for residents who feel they need more than one, for a limited period of time. Residents are being encouraged to crush contents,… read more
Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail 2023
The Chiseldon and local community put on a fine display of scarecrows for 2023, raising money for charity. A selection appears below – and sorry if we didn’t choose yours! You can see more images at Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail | Facebook. Click on the images to see a larger version.
Swindon Carers Centre – Carers Rights Day, 24th November
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Could you help in a local emergency?
Residents of the Parish have a strong history of helping those in need in times of crisis and emergency. The Parish Council are compiling a list of those who can help at such times, which will be used on a local level. This is for community emergencies rather than isolated incidents. Types of volunteers could… read more
Additional BEST Sessions Over Half Term
The Parish Council has just booked 2 additional sessions with BEST for a youth provision over October half term. Friday 20th and 27th at 10-12. Look out for further information when the register opens.
Unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts
Yesterday (18 September), HM Revenue and Customs reminded 18–21-year-olds to claim their Child Trust Fund cash as part of UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September). Child Trust Funds are long-term, tax-free savings accounts and were set up for every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, with the government contributing an… read more
Great British Insulation Scheme launched
Today (14 September) the government launched the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme to help some families insulate their homes. Families in lower council tax bands with less energy-efficient homes will be offered upgrades such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation. Customers will be able to use an online checker for the Great British… read more
CSP Public Meeting, 31st October
Swindon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) are committed to working together with members of our communities to tackle crime and help Swindon residents feel safer. We invite you to join us in our first public meeting of the Executive Board to demonstrate our current priorities and plans to make our communities stronger, safer and more effective… read more
Local news, events and updates from Swindon Borough Council
SBC’s latest updates contains items on: Donating food, household items and toiletries to help residents in crisis Free summer activities for 10,000 Swindon children Free upgrades to your home’s energy efficiency The solar panel and battery storage group-buying scheme Sending ‘Letters to Heaven’ and much more! You can read the newsletter from the link below…. read more
Weekly food waste collections being rolled out across Swindon this autumn
The countdown to the biggest change in waste and recycling services in Swindon for 15 years will begin in earnest over the next few months when new recycling containers start being delivered to residents. And, households are being encouraged to put their new containers in a safe place until the new collections begin being rolled… read more
Waste Recycling Disruption
A message from Swindon Brough Council: Due to driver shortages as a result of sickness and leave, there’s currently some disruption to waste and recycling collections, which we apologise for. Our website continues to be updated daily with details of missed collections and advice on what to do if your collections have been affected. Thank… read more
Swindon Carers Centre: Carers Cuppas
Join us at a Carers Cuppa Swindon Carers Centre is launching two new Carers Cuppas in Wroughton and Chiseldon thanks to funding from the Wiltshire Community Foundation. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition or addiction cannot cope without their… read more
Council receives £500k to refurbish Chiseldon Firs Transit Site
Council receives £500k funding to refurbish Chiseldon Firs Transit Site More than half a million pounds will be spent refurbishing the Chiseldon Firs Transit Site just outside of Swindon. The site, which is located within the Swindon Borough, offers Gypsies and Travellers that come through Swindon a safe area that does not impact on local… read more
Could you volunteer as a Governor at Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Shared on behalf of Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School. Have we piqued your interest in school governance? Do you care about improving children’s education and want to contribute to your local community? Can you volunteer, become part of a team and value contributions made by others? Are you willing to challenge and ask questions?… read more
SSEN announces £280,000 of funding to boost community resilience
12th June saw the launch of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution’s latest Resilient Communities Fund; enabling communities across central southern England to apply for awards that will help them to build resilience in the face of prolonged power interruptions, for example during storms and severe weather events which can damage the electricity infrastructure…. read more