Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet meeting (1 Feb) and will ensure Thamesdown Transport… read more
The updated list of outstanding works is attached here
Agenda for the meeting is attached. All residents welcome. 7.30pm Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Full council agenda 13.2.17
Bus corridor consultation events this month A series of informal drop-in consultation events will be held later this month to present proposals for a new bus corridor linking Wichelstowe with the town centre. It follows previous consultation with members of the public on potential options for the scheme in December. If the proposals are agreed, the… read more
Motorists warned of overnight slip road closure on Monday The start of February has seen utility investigation and earthworks continue across the site. Traffic management will continue to be implemented on the roundabout as and when required to accommodate these various works during off-peak periods between 9am and 4pm. The M4 eastbound exit slip road… read more
Thamesdown Transport Limited sold to major bus operator Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet… read more
The Feb Borough/Parish surgery is this Saturday 4th Feb at the Patriot’s Arms from 11.30 to 12.30. Please pop in if you have any issues you want to discuss.
Next Council meetings: 6th Feb Planning 7.00pm 13th Feb Full Council 7.30 16th Feb Environment – 7.00 20th Feb Recreation – 7.00 All at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. All welcome as each meeting has a public recess.
Within this bulletin from SBC is a detailed article in regards to the new police model. Bulletin 849 – 19 January 2017
WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY 30 January Neighbourhood Watch Meeting. Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 4 February Borough Councillors’ Surgery, The Patriots Arms 11.30am – 12.30pm. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. 6 February Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12noon 7 February Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 8 February Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9… read more
Our first NW meeting will take place on Monday 30th January commencing at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall – it will be warm! Agenda to include: Crime data for December Contributions from local members Cyber crime update – regional NW meeting I attended at Gloucs Police HQ The future role of NW in our local community Feedback from… read more
Click here for the latest Transport report from Cllr David Hill
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Great to see the Guides make the most of their Tuesday session despite the power cut in the area! You just need cardboard and a torch!!
Postcode Checker Now Online To Help Residents Identify Their Parish Area Households in Swindon can now check what parish council area they will live in, thanks to a new postcode checker on the Council’s website. Last month, the Council decided to create four new parish councils in Swindon, which will mean that 64,000 additional properties… read more
SBC’s list of recommended traders below. Waste removal is on page 5.
If there are any elderly residents who may feel lonely this Christmas period, you can call “Silverline”, a free service on 0800 470 8090. Please check in on any elderly neighbors who are on their own and might need a hand or some company.
The dates the Parish Council are meeting in January are: Full Council 9th Jan 7.30 at the Rec Hall Environment and Highways 12th Jan 7.15 at the Old Chapel Recreation 16th Jan 7.00pm at the Old Chapel
After the Christmas break SBC will be installing temporary traffic lights on the A346 going towards Marlborough to install a new road sign.
On 19th December we are scheduled to have Mays Lane, High Street (from Oakleys towards Butts Road) and Butts Road up to the Museum swept by a SBC sweeper to remove leaves and mud etc from the edges of the roads. If you have the ability to not park your vehicles on the road at… read more