Latest Edition of National Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter
You can view or download the December 2018 Newsletter using the link below: Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
Neighbourhood Watch Launches New Web Site
We would like to share the following message from Neighbourhood Watch: Our new website is up and running and you can access it at www.wiltshirenhw.org New features on the site include links so you can contact the committee member representing your region of Neighbourhood Watch in Wiltshire and, if you know people who want to… read more
Brighter Futures Appeal
We have received the following letter in response to our Christmas Event contribution to the Brighter Futures Special Care Baby Unit Incubator Appeal: View or download the Brighter Futures letter.
Council removes Chiseldon site from SHELAA
The Council has listened to the concerns of residents in Chiseldon and removed a piece of land from the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment. For more information, see SBC removes Chiseldon site from SHELAA
Library, SBC customer services and other SBC services over the festive period
All Swindon Libraries will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For full details of individual Library opening hours over the festive period visit their individual pages on the Council’s website. The opening hours for the Council’s Customer Services will be affected between Friday, 21 December and Wednesday, 2 January. On… read more
Swindon Borough Council Highways Update on Road Markings
From Swindon Borough Council Highways: Further to previous correspondence – there appear to be a couple of “windows” in the weather this week that hopefully will allow us to refresh the road markings on the A346 Plough Hill (M4 J15 to Chiseldon). Contractors will work overnight this week to complete the work over several nights… read more
Swindon refuse and recycling collections over the Christmas holiday period
Households in Swindon are being reminded of some important changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period. Swindon Borough Council’s waste and recycling crews will be out collecting as normal, providing the weather conditions ensure it is safe to do so. Only two days will be affected by the changes and tags have… read more
Early Christmas present for Outlet visitors in shape of free Park and Ride and 10 per cent discount
People looking to do their final bits of Christmas shopping at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre Swindon will be able to take advantage of a free park and ride service from this weekend. And anyone using the service, or local bus services, will also receive 10 per cent off their shopping at participating stores, thanks… read more
Transport Report – January 2019
Christmas And New Year Bus Services If you are using the bus services over the festive season, it is worth checking both Stagecoach West and Sailsbury Reds website. The last buses into the Chiseldon area on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve will be the X5 18:30 service, which does come around the top part… read more
Tree Cycle This Christmas
Swindon Borough Council will be collecting real Christmas Trees for recycling between the 7th January and 1st February 2019. Please make sure to: Remove all lights and decorations Place at the front of your property, clearly visible from the road Too big for two to handle? Then cut into more manageable pieces Check the garden… read more
Rough Sleepers Move In To Council’s Temporary Winter Housing Facility
Some of Swindon’s most vulnerable people are finally able to come in from the cold as the Council’s winter homeless provision welcomes its first guests of this week. Following the success of last year’s scheme, the Council’s Temporary Winter Housing Provision has launched again this year and the 12 people who will be taking part… read more
Swindon Waste Strategy Specials
Last night the Council’s Cabinet agreed Swindon’s 10 year Waste Strategy. The document sets out the principles for how we will deal with waste over the coming years and also proposes actions to start to achieve the strategy in the first year. We have created a website to explain the strategy which you can access… read more
Survey aims to plug gaps in town’s electric vehicle charging map
People in Swindon are being asked to take part in a survey which aims to understand the demand for electric vehicle charging points in the town. Swindon Borough Council is conducting the survey to find out from local people what they think about electric and hybrid vehicles and what infrastructure needs to be provided in… read more
Thank You For Your Donation
Dear Mrs Clair Wilkinson, Thank you for supporting Brighter Futures (Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund) with your generous gift through the Big Give. Here is your donation information: Donation: £500.00 Gift Aid: Not Claimed Donation reference: T636791807856400537U226311C334188-97102 Reference on credit/debit card statement: CharityCheckout.co.uk A full record of your donation is available here Your… read more
Public Consultation Event
Hodson Road, Chiseldon Pegasus Group and Hannick Homes are holding a public consultation event to display proposals for approximately 40 dwellings on land to the north east of Hodson Road, Chiseldon. Members of the local community are invited to attend the public consultation event on. Thursday 13th December 2018 Between 2pm and 7pm at Chiseldon… read more
Ridgeway winter newsletter 2018
Here’s our latest newsletter full of stories of inspiring people and also ideas for your adventures in 2019: pubs along the Trail are winning awards. Which is your favourite? Please get involved on social media #BestTrailPub a stroke survivor tells us how The Ridgeway got him back to fitness, one step at a time find… read more
Parish/Borough Council surgery
The next surgery is Saturday 1st December at the Calley Hall on Draycott Road, from 11.30 to 12.30. Please come along if you have an issue to raise or want to talk about anything.
Wiltshire Police will be attending the Parish Council metting
On Monday 10th December the Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angus MacPherson will be attending the Parish Council meeting for a Q&A session. In order for this to flow smoothly, if you have a question you would like answering – please let us have the details and we will arrange for it to be sent… read more
What’s On In December 2018
1st Dec – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 1st Dec – Holy Cross Christmas Fair, Church Hall, 12.30pm – 3.30pm 3rd Dec – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 3rd Dec – Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Recreation Hall, 6.45pm 4th Dec – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 5th Dec – Chiseldon Local… read more
Step Into Christmas at STEAM
Christmas will come early at Swindon’s STEAM museum with market stalls, musical entertainment and Santa bringing festive cheer to visitors next weekend. This year’s Christmas at STEAM event will feature a stage performance on Sunday 2nd December 2018 by the Siren Sisters that will cover a range of styles, from pop and festive to Bulgarian… read more