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
Programme of improvement well underway for Swindon’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Swindon Borough Council’s plan to improve its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) has been reinforced following a two-day focused visit by Ofsted. Under the new national inspection framework introduced in January, two government inspectors confirmed two areas that require priority action from the Council after examining… read more
There is a new app for mobile phone users to buy tickets which can be read from the phone by the ticket machine on the bus. The new app is called Click it 2 ride. A number of improvements have been made at Regent’s Circus, Swindon with a new bus lane and stops and new… read more
Electrification work at Swindon Station Letter to the Leader of the Council from Great Western Railway Dear David Electrification work at Swindon station over the late May Bank Holiday will mean rail replacement coaches operating between Gloucester and Swindon from Saturday 26 May to Monday 28 May. Trains will operate from Cheltenham to Gloucester on… read more
Foster Care Fortnight sees start of campaign for new foster carers in Swindon A major recruitment campaign has started in Swindon to find people who could give vulnerable children and teenagers a home. Last year, around 350 children and teenagers needed a foster home in Swindon. Keeping children from Swindon in the borough is one… read more
M4 Junction 16 now fully open after multi-million pound upgrade A scheme to create extra capacity at one of Swindon and Wiltshire’s busiest junctions is now fully operational. The multi-million pound upgrade of Junction 16 of the M4, which has been fully opened on time, will ensure it can cope with future traffic levels and… read more
Planning Application Received For New Road A set of paper documents for the planning application for New Road has been received. Anyone is welcome to view these at the Old Chapel on Butts Road during opening hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 to 11.30am.
Recreation Ground In May Tree work will be happening at the Recreation Ground in May. The contractor will ensure the area is safe but for your information the dates are: Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Wednesday 23rd May 2018 Thursday 24th May 2018 Tuesday 29th May 2018 Wednesday 30th May 2018 Thursday 31st May 2018
At the Annual Parish meeting on Monday 15th May 2018, we said thank you to Eric Shaw and his wife Pam, for Eric’s many years of service as a Parish Councillor, Ward Councillor and Mayor. Eric retired on the 3rd May 2018 and we wish him a happy retirement.
The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting for Chiseldon will be held at The Recreation Hall, off Norris Close, Chiseldon on Monday 21st May 2018 at 7.00pm. Local Government electors for the Town will be entitled to vote at the Meeting which will be open to the public. Please see details in the document below:… read more
Situated on Butts Road in Chiseldon, this space is ideal for small meetings. It consists of conference table with space for 10 chairs, plus extra seating in the room. Toilet facilities plus tea/coffee making facilities (Just bring your own milk). Use of projector and screen and free Wi-fi. For rates and contact details, see this… read more
Acoustic in the Alley Just to remind you all that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 24th May at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton (1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 0RT), in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance 2018 Dates & Spots February 22nd March 22nd… read more