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

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

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

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

Neighbourhood Watch OUR NEWS Newsletter

We have received the following message from Neighbourhood Watch, informing residents about the latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter: APRIL 2021 ‘OUR NEWS’ NEWSLETTER We are pleased to share our April ‘OUR NEWS’ newsletter, created by Neighbourhood Watch Network (the umbrella organisation for Neighbourhood Watches across England and Wales) for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters – from households… read more

SSEN encourages its central southern England communities to build resilience with £200k fund.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has today announced the launch of a £200,000 fund to build local resilience and protect vulnerable community members across central southern England. The 2021 round of SSEN’s Resilient Communities Fund will open on Tuesday 6 April, with £200,000 available for non-profit making organisations, community groups and charities working to… read more

Town centre preparations ahead of lockdown relaxations

Ahead of the lockdown relaxations coming into place next Monday, 12 April (non-essential retail/public buildings/personal care premises/outdoor hospitality/indoor leisure facilities being able to reopen), the Council is preparing the town centre for the increase in visitors and users to keep everyone safe. This includes: The cleaning team operating enhanced cleaning of street furniture (waste bins,… read more

Support is available for residents in need this Easter

We’re providing healthy food and fun activities for children, and helping distribute supermarket and fuel vouchers to families in need. Over 4,500 children who receive means tested free school meals will be eligible for the Holiday Activities and Food programme this Easter, which helps provide access to fun activities and healthy food to children during… read more