There are currently no legal protections for people sleeping rough in England during severe weather – the provision of shelter is not a statutory duty, even when conditions are life threatening. However, there is a humanitarian obligation on local authorities to do all they can to prevent deaths on the streets, and for their partners… read more
A major junction improvement scheme which will reduce congestion and delays at Junction 16 of the M4 will enter the final few months of construction in the new year. The £11.5m upgrade of the busy motorway junction has been unfolding before motorists’ eyes over the past 12 months with all the major earthworks, drainage works,… read more
Important changes to refuse and recycling collections will take place between Christmas and New Year affecting some households in Swindon. Only two days will be affected by the changes and tags have been put on all of the affected bins to notify residents of the changes. Aside from these changes, Swindon Borough Council’s waste and… read more
Touch Tennis Shake off the post Christmas blues … and pounds….. come and join us at our Touch Tennis Tournament on Wednesday 3rd January 2018 at 6pm. All ages and standards are welcome, Touch Tennis is fun, played with large racquets and large sponge balls on mini red courts! The cost is £5.00 to include… read more
Trustee with Adult Social Care Oversee professional standards and delivery to make sure the Care Home Volunteers service is carried out with integrity and accountability and is legally compliant. Volunteering with Swindon Libraries Swindon Libraries are looking for volunteers to get involved in a variety of activities.There is something for everyone, whatever your interest and… read more
Christmas Closing Times Chiseldon Parish Council’s Clerks office will be closed from Friday 22nd December at 12.00, and will re-open Wednesday 3rd January 2018 at 9.30am. Emails will be monitored for any urgent issues.
Parish Council of Chiseldon (Chiseldon and Lawn WARD) Notice is hereby given that by reason of resignation of Cllr John Martin a vacancy 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 5th January… read more
The recent visit to a Parish Council meeting by Susan Lambert, Swindon Borough Council’s Dementia Friendly Co-ordinator was the catalyst in organising a local Dementia Friendly awareness meeting to be held on: Tuesday 16th January 2018, 10.00am for a 10.30am start, In the Church Hall (signed at the end of Butts Road) Light refreshments are… read more
HWRC Closures The Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closed on the following days: Monday, 25 December 2017 (Christmas Day) Tuesday, 26 December 2017 (Boxing Day) Wednesday, 27 December 2017 (Closed Wednesdays) Monday, 1 January 2018 (New Years Day)
Christmas refuse and recycling collections From Swindon Borough Council: Please be aware that if your usual waste & recycling collections fall on the following days, there will be some changes over the Christmas period. Christmas Day Bins and boxes: Put out by 6.30am on Wednesday, 27 December and leave out until collected. We will collect by the end… read more
Ward Council Report for December 2017 Streetsmart & Highways Double yellow lines New Road/Turnball – the road has to be dry so due to current inclement weather the work cannot take place until conditions have changed. Verges & Grips The verges between the entry sign to Chiseldon from Hodson Road were cleared shortly after the… read more
Holy Cross Closed From The 3rd January Next Year We are pleased to confirm that the Holy Cross Church will be closed from the 3rd January 2018 for approximately three months! This is to allow the final stage of the CHIRP renovation work to be carried out. During the period, Church services will continue at… read more
What’s on in January 2018 2nd January – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 6th January – Borough Councillor’s Surgery, Calley Mermorial Hall 11.30pm – 12.30pm 8th January – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12pm 8th January – Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting, Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 10th January – Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy… read more
Individuals and businesses are being warned to watch out for cold calls and online contact from fraudsters who are offering victims the opportunity to apply for Government grants for an advance fee. To make the grants look legitimate fraudsters have set up bogus companies and convincing looking websites that claim to be operating on behalf… read more
The Parish Clerks office will close from Saturday 23rd December 2017 to Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Emails will be checked so urgent issues can be attended to. Merry Christmas!
News From The Washpool Happy New Year from WARP! We’re delighted to say that our inaugural Friends event was very well supported and turned out to be a magical evening of candlelight, glowing coals, warming soup and great company. Some kind neighbours even threw in a couple of fireworks as added entertainment! Thank you to… read more
Transport Report – Christmas and New Year The Christmas and New Year bus services, serving Chiseldon are as follows: Normal Monday-Saturday services in the week before Christmas. There are no buses on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Normal services on 27th December to 30th December. Limited buses on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day…. read more
Highways are urging drivers to be cautious around gritters this winter as more than a dozen people lose their lives every year after colliding with one of the winter workhorses. A gritter cannot exceed 40 mph and still does its job effectively. Unfortunately, tailbacks are unavoidable in heavy traffic. Drivers should understand the danger of… read more
Junction 16 M4 Works at Junction 16 continue to make steady progress. The no right turn restriction at Lydiard Fields will be lifted by the end of today as the majority of the works at Lydiard is complete. Elsewhere, street lighting columns continue to be put up around the junction, along with drainage, ducting and… read more
Fire in a thatched property A semi-detached thatched cottage near Swindon has been destroyed by fire that took place on the morning of 30th November. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the hamlet of Hodson at 7.07am and found the roof of the property well alight. In order to fight the… read more