Brighter Futures April E-Newsletter
Take a look at the April E-Newsletter from Brighter Futures and see how you can help them raise some more money.
Handyperson Appointed
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
Highways News
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
Lay-by Parking
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.
More than 90 per cent of children get place at first choice primary school
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
Transport Report –May 2019
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
Vacancy for Councillors
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
Notice of Uncontested Election Chiseldon
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.
Great British Spring Clean Success
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!
Notice of Election for the Parish Contests in May
The Notice of Election for the Parish Contests taking place in May can be viewed or downloaded below. Notice of Election (pdf document)
Road Closures Saturday 30th March – Unite-Organised Honda March
Motorists warned of road closures ahead of Unite-organised Honda march Parts of Swindon town centre will be closed to traffic to allow for next Saturday’s (30 March) planned march and rally organised by Unite the union. Thousands of people are expected to converge on the town from across the country to take part in the… read more
Annual Parish Meeting
Annual Parish meeting. The annual meeting will be Monday 29th April this year at the Chiseldon House Hotel from 7.30pm. All residents are invited to attend this meeting which is designed to give residents an update of the past 12 months activities and the plans for the next 12 months. We have 2 guest speakers… read more
Transport Report – April 2019
The dates for the reshaping of Junction 15 of the M4 have been announced. Work is planned to commence on 19th September 2019. This scheme is set to cost £9.5m, with £5m from the Highway Agency and £4.5m from the developers of Badbury Park. So SBC are not having to fund this work. If Junction… read more
Every home in Swindon to receive special delivery from Council
Taxpayers in Swindon are being advised to keep an eye out for a special delivery that is being put through the letter boxes of every home in the town. This year’s council tax information booklet, which tells people exactly how their council tax is spent, has already started hitting doormats, and residents are being encouraged… read more
Broken Street Lights
The Parish Council have been reporting a high number of broken street lights in Castle View Road recently. SBC report back that these lights are being shot out by catapult or BB gun. (Something using a small metal ball) This is worrying for 2 reasons – this could be a precursor to house break-ins by… read more
Brighter Futures February E-Newsletter
Take a look at the February E-Newsletter from Brighter Futures and see how you can help them raise some more money.
Wroughton Library Opening Hours
Wrought Library Opening Hours as of February 2019 Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – 11am – 4pm (Rhyme Time 11.15am – 12.00pm) Wednesday – 10.30am – 4pm Thursday – 2.30pm – 6.30pm Friday – 10.30am – 4pm Saturday – 10am – 1pm Sunday – CLOSED
Chiseldon Village Memorial Hall Trust Fund Update
The Chiseldon Village Memorial Hall Trust is a registered charity which under its deed of trust provides funds for facilities, groups and activities which benefit the people of Chiseldon. Since 2017 the Trust has made grants totaling £13,400 to local causes. The major beneficiary has been the Calley Memorial Hall for which the Trust has… read more
Great British Spring Clean
Diary Date – On Saturday 30th March in the morning, the Parish Council will be organising the annual litter pick in conjunction with the “Great British Spring Clean”. Please put this date in your diary and let us know if you can join us.