September Transport Report
Please click here for the latest transport report from Cllr David Hill.
Invitation to attend a free war memorial training workshop
Further to my recent email informing you about the First World War Memorial Programme, a project to conserve and protect the nation’s war memorials to ensure they are fitting tributes for the future, I would like to invite you as Clerk of Chiseldon Parish Council to a free war memorials training workshop. Civic Voice is holding two… read more
Placing boulders and stones on grass verges
Placing stones and boulders on grass verges: The Parish Council have been made aware by Swindon Borough Council that any individual that places boulders, stones or other obstructions on to public grass verges to protect grass from being parked on is legally liable for any damage, injury or incident that occurs as a result of… read more
Summary of bus service changes expected by SBC after the consulation
The bus service pattern So what will the bus service look like in the future? Here’s a summary of what we expect: Monday to Saturday Frequent (at least half-hourly) daytime services to the Town Centre from all urban areas and from main settlements outside the urban area, including Highworth and Wroughton. This will include services… read more
Lorries at the Patriot Arm’s roundabout on Draycot Road
The Parish Council are aware of the number of lorries using this route through Chiseldon Village and the dangers this can cause to pedestrians. We are working within the Environment Committee and Swindon Borough Council to find a resolution that is acceptable to all parties. Comments on this subject are welcome to the Clerk via our… read more
Proposed library cuts meeting in Wroughton
Proposed cuts to the library Service: A public meeting has been organised by Wroughton Parish Council for Thursday 18th August, in the Christine Spooncer Suite at the Ellendune Community Centre at 7pm . Wroughton Parish Council will run through the proposed option for Wroughton library. The Swindon Borough Council library Officer will be attending the… read more
Borough/Parish Councillor Surgeries
These surgeries have been relocated to the Patriot Arms pub on Hodson Road from September. They are on a Saturday morning from 11.30 to 12.30 and dates will be published before each surgery.
How to respond to the Chiseldon Parish Plan
If you wish to respond to the Parish Plan leaflet that was recently delivered you can either: email chiseldonplan@gmail.com including your location and age. You do not need to add your name and email addresses are protected. Complete the form on-line at www.chiseldonlhg.org.uk Post your form to: 26 Turnball, Chiseldon, SN4 0LJ. Post it in… read more
Next Full Council meeting
The next meeting is on Monday 8th August at 7.30pm. There is a public recess at the start of the meeting. Everyone welcome.
Borough/Parish Council Surgery
The next surgery is Saturday 6th August from 11.30 to 12.30 at the Old Chapel in Butts Road. Please come along with any questions you may have.
Public views on Library Consultations
Please visit www.swindonnews.org.uk to see details of how you can attend one of the drop in events being held so members of the public can have their say on Swindon Borough Council’s new library strategy. These events run from 3rd August to 26th September.
Change to Salisbury Red’s X5 Service
Please use these links for the Swindon Advertiser article and the Salisbury Red’s X5 article Please note that the article doesn’t mention that this service will also no longer go to the Train Station at Swindon. As a result of this change the Swindon to Salisbury service time has gone from 136 minutes to 112… read more
Dog’s under control please
Please see details of the attached poster after a dog was very sadly killed on our local roads recently. Thanks Dog’s under control poster
Police Community Messaging Box at the Spar
We’d like to say thank you to Oakley’s Spar who have supported the Police with the installation of the community messaging box. You can use this box to post any information (anonymously or otherwise) you feel the police should know about. Officers will empty this box when they do their patrol’s of the area. … read more
Eastern Villages Planning obligation document available to view.
We have a large document in the Butts Road Chapel relating to the New Eastern Villages Planning obligations. It contains a revised draft supplimentary planning document, illustrative master plan, village proformas, and infrastructure requirements. There is a public consultation available until 18th August. The document can be viewed during the Parish office opening hours, or… read more
Help for Bumblebee’s
Please take a look at this link for ways you can help bumblebees, information and children’s activities – all available to download and use. http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-us/resources/
Local Artist and Writer raises £300.00 for charity with book sales
From Joy Wodhams: Another £300 this month donated to the GWH Radiotherapy Appeal and the Prospect Hospice, being royalties from sales of my books on Amazon. Key in my name on Amazon.co.uk to see a list of my 9 books available. All the money I receive from sales goes to these charities (with some to… read more
Transport report for August 2016
Transport Report – Aug 2016
Butterfly walk on the Railway Path: Sunday, 24th July at 11:00
From the organisers: We are repeating a visit to a nice patch of chalk grassland growing in a cutting at the side of the Path just north of Ogbourne St George. The diverse flora attracts butterflies and moths, and on a sunny day in summer there can be many species flying about. On Sunday, 24th… read more
Property and vehicle security
The local Police have asked us to remind residents to continue to be vigilant with regards to securing the properties and vehicles against thefts, break-ins and burglaries. Please make sure you don’t leave vehicle keys in view of your front door or windows and make sure all entry points to your homes are secure. Please… read more