The consultation meeting for a proposed development at Day House Lane will be repeated. This is due to an administrative error that advertised the wrong venue. More details can be found in an article by The Swindon Advertiser.
Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017). Previously when a young adult left the care system at the age of 18 they would receive support in the form of a personal advisor who would be available… read more
Council Launches Pothole Campaign Following Harsh Winter Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council. The month-long potholes campaign has been launched om the 18 June as the Council continues to repair the borough’s roads following the significant damage… read more
On Sunday the Washpool cleaned the the steps of the Church, as well as cutting back the surrounding vegetation. After a messy, wet winter and spring it is a much needed and welcome change of view.
The warm weather is bringing with it more opportunities for thieves and we have had three incidents reported. The first occurred on 25 June at a property on Highworth Road. At some point overnight a purse, wallet and cash were taken. Another burglary happened the same day just before 8:30 pm in Cricklade Road. In… read more
Warm Welcome to our newest Councillor We are very happy to welcome our new Councillor, Denise Rogers to the Parish Council. Denise lives in Badbury with her partner and dog and used to be a dance teacher among other things. She is a regular walker around the area with her dog and is looking forward… read more
A resident has supplied guidance notes for writing to Swindon Borough Council concerning S/OUT/18/0703 New Road Application. This document may help other residents to help them formulate their comments to SBC on the New Road planning application. View or download the guidance notes
The Old Chapel meeting room is for hire. Please see flyer below for details. Old Chapel Meeting Room hire
Swindon Borough Council has made the following media release: A Government-appointed planning inspector has dismissed an appeal against Swindon Borough Council’s refusal of a major town expansion application at Lotmead Farm, east of the A419. In June 2016, the Council refused two outline planning applications submitted by land promoters, Ainscough Strategic Land, for the development… read more
In 2016, a parish plan consultation was carried out by a group of volunteers who collated the replies and reported back to the Parish Council. This document was requested in connection with the recent planning application submitted to SBC for 30 houses on New Road in Chiseldon. View or download the Parish Plan Consultation
Rachel Davies who wrote this report has requested that you do not copy and paste large sections of the report. Please use it to guide you when writing your own comments to SBC. Development has consistently been opposed on this site. The primary purpose of the AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural… read more
Council to use £195,000 of Government funding to help town’s rough sleepers Proposals to help Swindon’s rough sleepers off the streets and into accommodation have been given a major boost. Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £194,125 by the Government to fund a range of measures to support those who find themselves living on the… read more
Big Thank You For The Turnout What a turnout! Thanks to everyone who came along to the New Road meeting last night and patiently moved outside when the Borrelli room was bursting it’s seams! We will, as promised get all the information out to you that was discussed last night. You can email me with… read more
Changes to Parish meeting dates: June full council now Monday 18th June Environment, General Purpose and Amenities meeting now Monday 25th June
Easing Congestion At Mannington Work to create more queuing space for traffic on the approach to Mannington Roundabout from Tewkesbury Way has been rescheduled. This is because overnight resurfacing cannot take place until Thurs, 5 and Fri, 6 July. The long traffic island on Tewkesbury Way will be removed the week before (starting Monday, 25 June). By completing… read more
The Highway Code: Rule Change For Motorways The Highway Code section about motorways will be changing on Wednesday, 4 June 2018. The change to rule 253 will now allow learner drivers to have motorway lessons with an approved driving instructor. This will help to make sure more drivers know how to use motorways safely.
Throughout Dementia Action Week, Swindon Borough Council will be bringing the town together to better support over 2,000 people and their carers who are living with dementia. Next week (21 – 27 May 2018), the Council will be working in partnership with many other organisations to offer activities to people with dementia, while also promoting… read more
The June Borough/Parish surgery is this coming Saturday 2nd June 2018. It’s in the Calley Memorial Hall on Draycott Road from 11.30 to 12.30 so please come along with any issues you wish to discuss.
Well done to Morgan Tree Surgery for an excellent job so far at the Recreation Ground with the trees. The newly displayed Coronation Gate looks great!
Land at Common Head – Hills UK Ltd From the developers “Pro Vision“: We shall be holding a community consultation event on Wednesday 20th June between 3pm and 7pm at the Holiday Inn Express Swindon West (which is located close to the corner of Marlborough Road (A4259) and Dorcan Way (B4006) regarding our clients, Hills… read more