Comments from SBC consultation on polling stations
For information on the comments made from Swindon Borough Council consultation on polling stations see the attcahed PDF.
Major £30m affordable homes project to go before Planning Committee
Proposals to build 149 affordable homes on land at Queens Drive could be given the go ahead next week. Swindon Borough Council’s Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, 13 August to discuss the construction of 100 new flats and 49 new houses at the former George Gay Gardens site. The regeneration at Queens Drive is… read more
Visit Europe after Brexit
Take a look at the Governments guidance on what you will need for driving in the EU after Brexit: international driving permits.
Consultation on Local Plan review opens today
Swindon Borough Council is seeking the views of members of the public to help inform the allocation of sites for housing and employment within the borough. The consultation, which starts today (29 July), will help the Council refresh its Local Plan, which sets out how much housing Swindon needs over a 20-year period and identifies… read more
Swindon’s future housing targets to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
Plans to consult residents on where to build an extra 1,000 homes in the borough by 2036 will be discussed by councillors at next Wednesday’s (10 July) Cabinet meeting. The consultation would help inform a refresh of the Council’s Local Plan, which sets out how much housing Swindon needs over a 20-year period and identifies… read more
Vacancy for Councillors
Notice is hereby given that by reason of an uncontested election on 2nd May 2019, a number of vacancies has occurred among the members of the Parish Council. Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing (email is acceptable) on or before Friday 9th August 2019. Applicants should be… read more
Public Rights to View accounts ending 31st March 2019 & Parts 1 and 2 of the AGAR
You can view or download these documents below. They are also available on our Parish Account Transactions page. Public rights to view accounts June 2019 Completed part 1 & 2 of 2018 2019 AGAR for audit LOCAL AUTHORITY ACCOUNTS – a summary of your rights
Welcome Back Cllr Keith Bates
We are happy to welcome back Cllr Keith Bates to the Parish Council. Cllr Bates had decided to retire at the elections in May but has offered to come back to provide his support and knowledge until the council has co-opted more Cllrs. We currently have 7 Cllrs in place with vacancies for 8 more…. read more
Extra reminders to help people keep up to date with their council tax
Voicemail and email reminders are the latest measures being introduced by Swindon Borough Council to help people keep on top of their council tax. The Council will roll out the new system later this summer and the email and voicemail messages to phones will supplement the text reminders that have been in place for the… read more
Informal Public Consultation
The Parish Council would like to hear the views of residents in regards to the possibility of adding seating to the Strouds Hill green area. We recently canvassed residents in the immediate area but would like a wider view. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk by 12th June with your views. Original correspondence from residents will still be… read more
Even ‘draconian cuts won’t be enough’ as councils face £50bn funding blackhole
Councils in England face a funding black hole of over £50bn across the next six years, according to a new report warning that local authorities will soon be forced to resort to providing the “bare minimum.” In the new report, the County Councils Network (CCN) has called for the Treasury to urgently allocate funds towards… read more
A really simple guide to the European elections
On Thursday 23rd May the UK will be holding elections to the European Parliament, take a look at the BBC simple guide for more information.
EGPA Meeting Postponed to 23rd May
The EGPA meeting from Monday 20th May has been postponed to Thursday 23rd May. 7.30pm at the Old Chapel on Butts Road. Please see the Environment General Purpose and Amenities Committee page of this website for the agenda
Conservatives Increase Majority Following Local Election
Of the 19 seats up for election, just one changed hands leaving the Conservatives with 31 seats, Labour with 24 and the Liberal Democrats with two seats. The Conservatives gained their only seat in Penhill and Upper Stratton with Oladapo Ibitoye (1,086) being elected ahead of the Labour Party candidate Kate Linnegar (785), Independent candidate… read more
Community Engagement in the Planning Process
The Borough Council has reviewed the 2013 version of the Statement of Community Involvement in Planning. The purpose of this document is to advise how the Borough Council will engage with the community in the planning process. The review was carried out in order to bring the SCI up to date and to take account… read more
Welcome to our new Parish Cllr, Ian Kearsey
The Parish Council are delighted to welcome our new Parish Cllr, Ian Kearsey to the council. Ian was co-opted on Monday and we are really pleased to have him on board. Ian introduces himself as follows: “I relocated to Swindon in 1984 joining WH Smith’s IT department (left in 2000), and have lived in Chiseldon… read more
Chairman’s annual report 2019
At the recent Annual Parish meeting there were a number of presentations which will be uploaded to this site. For more information, read the outgoing Chair’s report. All reports will be in the annual meetings sections once published.
Chairs Annual Speech
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT – The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting for CHISELDON will be held at The Recreation Hall, off Norris Close, Chiseldon on Monday 13th May 2019 at 7.30pm Local Government electors for the Town will be entitled to vote at the Meeting which will be open to the public. For… read more
Planning meeting Monday 15th April 7.00pm Old Chapel
Please click here for the agenda.
Vacancy for Councillors
Notice is hereby given that by reason of an uncontested election on 2nd May 2019, a number of vacancies has occurred among the members of the Parish Council. Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing (email is acceptable) on or before Friday 10th May 2019. Applicants should be… read more