Swindon Borough Council is currently responsible for 329 highway structures, e.g. road bridges, footbridges, culverts and subways, which have a gross replacement value of just over £100 million. These structures are inspected on a 2-3 year cycle and their condition is scored out of 100 using a nationally recognised system for bridge inspections. The average… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service: Is Your Thatched Property at Risk of Fire? There are few things more picturesque than the classic image of the UK countryside, complete with a thatched property. There are thousands of beautiful and unique thatched properties across both Dorset and Wiltshire, all of which carry an increased risk… read more
Public to be given chance to learn more about planning process The complexities of the local planning process will be explained in two training sessions organised by Swindon Borough Council. The Council’s planning team will be on hand to run through how planning applications are determined as well as navigate people through local planning policy…. read more
Good news for motorists as Akers Way reopens to traffic on Wednesday evening One of Swindon’s most important arterial routes will reopen to traffic following major improvement works. Akers Way has undergone extensive reconstruction work, which has resulted in major modifications to the concrete road base that will add decades to the lifespan of the… read more
Friend of the Railway’s recent AGM Workdays and events have continued on the Railway Path. We have benefitted from 234 volunteer hours over the past 12 months – thank you to everyone who has managed to get to one! We also held a butterfly walk, attracting both people and butterflies: thanks to Peter David and… read more
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ask: Are we getting through? Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an awareness campaign across its area, targeting poor or inconsiderate parking. The Service is asking all drivers “Are we getting through?” as, when responding to a 999 call, every second that the emergency services are… read more
The Remembrance Service on Saturday 11th November at the memorial stone in Ladysmith Road will go ahead as planned, immediately after the main service at 10.50 at the memorial stone at New Road. SBC legal department have advised us of the following: “The highway verge is highway that is maintained at the public expense by… read more
National Firearms Surrender A national firearms surrender is set to take place in England, Scotland and Wales between 13th and 26th November 2017.During the surrender members of the public are encouraged to take firearms into police stations and hand them over the front counter. The two week surrender is a campaign to clear firearms from… read more
We have been advised by SBC that the new parking layby will be installed on New Road (near Castle View Road and Station Road) on 6th November. We are currently finding out if there will be traffic lights or other road restrictions in this area during this time. The layby is not designated as allocated… read more
Wreath Making Workshop On Saturday 2nd December, starting at 1 pm until 5:30 pm in the Chiseldon Memorial Hall a festive workshop will be taking place. Tutored by David Martin you will be able to make your own Christmas wreaths. The workshop costs £25 and this is not only including all the materials to make… read more
October issue 2017 Click here to access the latest e-newsletter It is important that your local police force has an accurate picture of crime in your area so they can allocate policing resources accordingly. They can only do this if you report crimes that have occurred. Call 999 if: you’re reporting a crime that’s in… read more
Monday 13th November 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 is… read more
Halloween is just around the corner (Tuesday 31 October) and we are encouraging young people to be safe and respect others if they are out and about in local communities trick or treating. We’re asking parents and carers to be sure they know where their children are over the Halloween period and that they know… read more
What is on in November 4th November – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall, 11.30am – 12.30pm 6th November – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 7th November – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 8th November – Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 13th November – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am –… read more
M4 Junction 15 – Resurfacing Kier Highway, on behalf of Highways England, will be resurfacing sections of the roundabouts at junction 15 to address defects such as Potholes and low skid resistance areas. In order to carry out the work as efficiently and safely as possible, the eastern and western sides of the roundabout non-consecutively…. read more
Do you need some confidence in staying safe online? If you are aged over 60 you are entitled to a visit from a online safety volunteer who will talk you through using your digital equipment safely. Please see the attached poster on how you can book your visit.
The Friends of the Railway Path will be holding this year’s open meeting and AGM on Tuesday 24th October, starting at 7 pm. They will be in the Three Trees Farm shop and Café at Chiseldon. The agenda will include a review of what has been going on during the year, an outline of plans for… read more
Swindon Borough Council’s fostering team are running an open evening for any residents who have thought about becoming a foster carer and would like to get more information. Staff from the fostering team and existing foster carers will be available to answer any questions and discuss what it is like to be a foster carer… read more
Dorcan Way Lining The lining layout on the Dorcan Way approach to the Greenbridge roundabout will be revised to allow for left turning traffic to use both the left and middle lanes. The lining removal and painting is planned to be carried out on the night of Monday 23th October and a revised advance direction sign… read more
Safe Drive Stay Alive Roadshow Safe Drive Stay Alive seeks to provide an educational experience that teaches young people not only the dangers, but also the consequences, of poor and dangerous driving. Events in Swindon ran over six days at the end of September at the Empire Cinema, Greenbridge, and were attended by approximately 2500… read more