Pupils at a further five school settings across Swindon, plus an additional seven from Wiltshire, will be able to access top quality careers advice to help prepare them for the world of work from next month. Last September, the Careers and Enterprise Company launched the first 20 Careers Hubs across England. Each Hub brings together… read more
Following our last meeting in March with the developer (Peter Mapson) to look at the proposed housing site in Badbury, I am pleased to say that we now have some much revised plans to consider for the development proposal and I would very much welcome your thoughts again? The formal ‘Local Plan Review’ will not… read more
The Parish Council would like to hear the views of residents in regards to the possibility of adding seating to the Strouds Hill green area. We recently canvassed residents in the immediate area but would like a wider view. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk by 12th June with your views. Original correspondence from residents will still be… read more
An encyclopaedia of local photographers dating as far back as the 1850s will be presented at a special book launch this Saturday (25 May). ‘Swindon Photographers & Postcard Publishers’ has been co-authored by Swindon Borough Council’s Local Studies Librarian, Darryl Moody, and local historian Paul A. Williams. It documents the lives of 150 local photographers… read more
Swindon Borough Council are looking for tenants to join the Tenant Scrutiny Panel. If you are interested in learning more about how Housing works and making recommendations for improving the service, or you want the opportunity to gain new skills and work as part of a small independent team, then give us a call on… read more
The Parish Council are delighted to welcome our new Parish Cllr, Ian Kearsey to the council. Ian was co-opted on Monday and we are really pleased to have him on board. Ian introduces himself as follows: “I relocated to Swindon in 1984 joining WH Smith’s IT department (left in 2000), and have lived in Chiseldon… read more
If you provide unpaid care for someone with dementia, this free event is for you… Hear the latest thinking on dementia from Dr Muthukrishnan, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Swindon Victoria Centre Legal Advice from Alison Griffiths, Specialist Older Peoples’ solicitor Assisted Technology demonstrations Information on support & activities available across Swindon Complimentary hand massages… read more
A month-long campaign to help Swindon Borough Council’s recycling crews sort residents’ waste quickly and more efficiently is being launched today (13 May). The recycling box sorting campaign aims to increase the number of residents who are sorting their waste into two or more boxes. The campaign will be the first of a series initiatives… read more
At the recent Annual Parish meeting there were a number of presentations which will be uploaded to this site. For more information, read the outgoing Chair’s report. All reports will be in the annual meetings sections once published.
Take a look at the April E-Newsletter from Brighter Futures and see how you can help them raise some more money.
The Parish Council are pleased to announce the addition to the Parish services of our new part-time Handyperson. We welcome Kevin to the team. Our aim is to reduce our costs of works required around the Parish that the PC is responsible by having our own handyperson to carry out these tasks. We can also… read more
Adult learn to cycle sessions We are starting a free adults’ learn to cycle course at the County Ground Athletics track on Saturday, 11 May. The bikes and equipment are free to use. The flat track is a great place to learn to ride in a traffic-free environment helping you to build up your confidence… read more
Further to our recent consultation with residents, the Parish Council reviewed all the feedback provided and voted on the approval of Option 1 Longitudinal parking. Please see the Norris Close results letter for more information.
Ninety-five per cent of four-year-olds have been offered a place in their first choice primary school for this September. Swindon Borough Council’s School Admissions team have ensured that 95 per cent of children entering Reception class this year will attend their first choice primary school, while 99 per cent will attend one of their three… read more
This is my final transport report on behalf of Chiseldon Parish Council, as I will be stepping down as a parish councillor on 7th May. Two road resurfacing schemes have been completed in the Chiseldon area in the last month. The Hodson Road improvement was on time, but it gave it us only a two… read more
Notice is hereby given that by reason of an uncontested election on 2nd May 2019, a number of vacancies has occurred among the members of the Parish Council. Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing (email is acceptable) on or before Friday 10th May 2019. Applicants should be… read more
Election of a Parish Councillor for both Chiseldon and Badbury Ward on Thursday 2 May 2019. Notice of Uncontested Election Chiseldon – Chiseldon (9KB PDF) Notice of Uncontested Election Chiseldon – Badbury (7KB PDF) For more information, see the May 2019 Local Elections page.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Great British Spring Clean on Saturday, we were able to collect a whole lorry full of rubbish!
The Notice of Election for the Parish Contests taking place in May can be viewed or downloaded below. Notice of Election (pdf document)