Your chance to meet employers who recruit young people On behalf of Swindon Borough Council, Education Business Partnership (EBP), will be delivering the JobFest 2018, at STEAM on 6th March 2018. Now in its 4th year, JobFest 2018 will bring together Swindon employers who are offering apprenticeships and employment opportunities to 16-24 year olds in… read more
Lectures for Arts Society The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale monthly lectures are held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine… read more
Swindon Libraries wishes you a very Happy New Year and a fantastic festive season. As your New Year begins it’s a good time to reflect on the changes you might want to make in your life. Do you want to learn a new sport or hobby? Learn a language? Read more books? Join a Reading… read more
Resurfacing work happening on Butts road A reminder that Butts Road is closed to traffic on 9th January 2018 for 4 days and 22nd January 2018 for 3 days for resurfacing work. Residents in Butts Road have received a letter, The information has been added to Facebook and website and there are signs at the… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is asking owners of bioethanol real flame fires to ensure that they are fully aware of the fire risks they present. Bioethanol real flame fires are becoming a popular feature in the home, especially at this time of year. They are easily affordable, provide the visual attraction… read more
HOSTS, which is a collaboration of voluntary agencies and Swindon Borough Council, is behind the Temporary Winter Housing Provision. The facility will open the 3rd January 2018 until mid-March to offer support and accommodation for 12 to 18 individuals with the aim of helping them progress to the next stage of their lives. The provision… read more
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