Carisbrook Terrace – Proposed Works
Please view or download a map of the proposed works(250k pdf file).
Local Plan Review 2021
Please click the links to view or download these documents. LPR Regulation 19 Public Notice July 2021 Notice to Parish Clerks
Important information about your waste and recycling collections
Due to a surge in staff shortages because of the continued impacts of Covid-19 and staff sickness, alongside a national shortage of HGV drivers, we’re currently unable to provide our standard recycling service. From July 19 all households across the Borough will move to a temporary four weekly recycling box collection (paper, cardboard, tins, glass)…. read more
M4 J15 / A346 / A419 overnight closures 23 July to 7 September 2021
Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. We’re currently upgrading the approaches to M4 J15 and the A419, as part of these works the following overnight closures will be in place. Please note, the road will be open as usual during the day and over the weekend. 23 July to… read more
An update on Highway’s England’s progress on Hodson Bridge maintenance works and Road closure
Highways England’s work has now been extended until the end of August due to the amount of concrete repairs needed on the bridge. Work activity is all dependent on the stages of cure on the concrete repairs, it is very likely that days of inactivity is seen but they are simply waiting for the concrete… read more
Community Speed Watch Enforcement Officers To Challenge Speeding Motorists
A new initiative introduced by the Wiltshire Police Criminal Justice Department has committed a dedicated resource to support Community Speed Watch Volunteers across the Force area. The new role of Police Community Speedwatch (CSW) Enforcement Officer will complement existing policing methods carried out by the Roads Policing Unit and Community Policing Teams. The overall aim… read more
Swindon Recycling Centre Improvements
From Thursday 1st July the recycling centre will have an additional 800 appointment slots available per week. In the coming weeks a new check-in system will be implemented to improve the flow into the centre. The increase in capacity and new check-in system is all part of our commitment to improving the service to residents… read more
Exciting New Project for NEETS in Swindon – Boxing Clever
@The Hub Swindon and Wiltshire CIC is a not-for-profit organisation running from Fitzpatrick’s Gym on Ferndale Road. We are pleased to announce we have been funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver an exciting new project, called ‘Boxing Clever’ aimed at young people that are currently not in education, employment or training… read more
June 2021 Parish Council Newsletter
View or download the latest Parish Council Newsletter
Registration for BT Openreach Vouchers is Still Open
Please note that registration for vouchers is still open and this link should be used for anyone still wanting to sign up. Connect my community (openreach.com). For more information on BT Openreach, please see our Q & A page.
Successful litter pick
A massive thanks to all the litter pickers on Saturday. A good amount of rubbish was collected with a fabulous turn out of people. Our thanks to Allbuild building and landscaping our contractor for removing all the waste for free for us once again.
Exciting Opportunity for young people to join the Youth Commission on Policing and Crime
Leaders Unlocked are currently recruiting young people to join the Wiltshire & Swindon Youth Commission on Police and Crime – an exciting initiative in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Youth Commission enables young people to support, challenge and influence decisions about policing and crime in Wiltshire & Swindon. The… read more
Gigabit Fibre is coming to Wanborough, Liddington & Chiseldon
I met with Openreach this morning together with Neil Richardson (who has been working with the Chiseldon residents) and we are pleased to confirm that we have now officially moved into the build phase of the project – we did it! It is definitely happening!!!! Gigabit Fibre is definitely coming to our two communities! As… read more
Half term Netball Camps for those in school years 3 – 9 inclusive
If you’re looking for an organised sporting activity during half term then look no further ☺ ☺ ☺ Everyone is welcome, no experience required. Come along, join our experienced, qualified coaches and give Netball a try. For those in School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Tuesday 1st June 2021, 10:00 – 12:00 The Deanery… read more
Neighbourhood Watch May Newsletter
Our May OUR NEWS newsletter is here, and it is a bumper edition definitely not to be missed! We are delighted to launch the first Neighbourhood Watch Annual Insights Survey open to members and non-members alike. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your say. (page 2) Find out more about how to support… read more
“Great British Spring Clean”
Save the date for Chiseldon Parish Council litter pick on Sat 12th June AM
Garage Sale Trail – Sunday, 30th May 2021 12pm to 4pm
Come & have a stroll around the village where there will be tables on peoples driveways for you to browse, please keep to social distancing regulations. A list & map of all houses taking part will be available on the chiseldon garage sale trail facebook page, three trees farm shop, the spar, the patriot’s arms… read more
Wiltshire-Wide Dog Watch Scheme Launched
A new Dog Watch scheme has been set up by Wiltshire Police to help reassure owners around the safety of their pets. Over the past few months there has been a rising perception and concern that more dog thefts and attempted dog thefts are taking place across the country. This has primarily been driven by… read more
Self Employed Job Vaccancy – Chiseldon Parish Council
Chiseldon Parish Council is looking to hire on a contractural part-time basis, a self-employed handyperson for the parish. The role is as follows; General DIY (No electrical or plumbing) Painting and Decorating Weekly maintenance checks of the Sports Pavilion & Recreation Hall Litter Picking – tools provided Deliveries around the Parish Updating Noticeboards Fortnightly checks… read more
Parking for Draycot Foliat and Windmill Piece
Cllrs from the Parish Council met remotely with a member of SBC’s Highways department yesterday to understand the work involved in providing layby parking and improved parking for Draycot Foliat and Windmill Piece, funded by the Parish Council. The process is long and complex, but Cllrs and the Parish Council remain committed to completing these… read more