The Clerk’s office will be closed on Thurs 12th Jan
Please contact the Clerk on clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk if you need to reach us. Thanks
Merry Christmas to all in Chiseldon Parish
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Chiseldon Parish Council (This image is the A346 at Chiseldon in 1952!)
Home security advice
After a recent attempted break in at Chiseldon whilst the residents were at home, please remember to lock your doors and windows even when you are at home. Make sure vehicle keys are not left in view of doors and windows, and make sure vehicles are locked even when you are at home.
Police warn of home and car theft increases
PC Nick Payne said: We are currently experiencing burglaries to properties across “Swindon, the areas of Rodbourne, Gorse Hill and Rodbourne Cheney are particularly affected. Please make sure that your homes are secure, make sure all doors and windows are locked. If you see any suspicious activity please call “Swindon police on 101 or 999… read more
Police warn of increase in handbag thefts and purse dipping
Wiltshire Police is warning shoppers to be extra vigilant when out shopping in Swindon town centre. The advice follows an increase in handbag thefts and so called purse dips (where thieves dip in to someone’s handbag). One incident took place on Monday 28 November 2016 when a woman had her purse taken out of her… read more
Police information on keeping safe in the event of a terrorist attack.
This week, Wiltshire Police is running a social media campaign to inform the public about how they can help keep themselves and their local community safe in the rare event of a terrorist incident. The current threat to the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’ meaning an attack is highly likely. Therefore, it is important… read more
Library closure
Libraries to close next Tuesday afternoon (29th Nov) Library users are being advised that almost all of Swindon’s libraries will be closed next Tuesday afternoon (29 Nov). All libraries will close at 12noon, with the exception of the Express Zone at the Central Library and Walcot Library, which is run by volunteers. The Express Zone… read more
December Transport report from Cllr David Hill
Please click transport-report-dec-2016 to read the latest transport report.
Track leading to the Recreation Hall via Norris Close
Please be advised we are due to have speed bumps installed on the track next week. Please be careful in regards to workmen if driving down this track.
Bus Timetables change on Monday 7th November
The bus timetables change on Monday 7th November. All the timetable boards on the bus stops should have the new timetables attached now. The new 81 service will start then, and the service 80 will have some changes. Be aware that some of the morning services are running 5 minutes earlier so check your journey… read more
Three Trees Farm wins Bronze Award in National Sausage Competition 2016
It is National Sausage Week (31st October – 6th November), now in its 19th year and the Butchery Team at Three Trees Farm Shop & Café have been celebrating winning an Award in the National Sausage Competition 2016. Their Railway Sausage, so called for the traditional cooking of sausages on Steam Locomotives where the driver… read more
November Transport Report
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Swindon Road Closures over half term school holidays
Essential Resurfacing Planned For School Holidays Two busy Swindon junctions will be closed to traffic during October half-term to allow essential resurfacing to take place. Wootton Bassett Road and Kingsdown Crossroads have been on Swindon Borough Council’s Highways repairs list for the past two years, but work to resurface both junctions was put on hold… read more
SBC Winter Preparations
Council Has Preparations In Place Ahead Of Winter Season Sixteen hundreds tonnes of salt is being held in reserve should freezing temperatures hit the borough over the coming months. The salt which has been put aside by Swindon Borough Council is enough to treat the town’s priority routes 40 times. Last year, the Council treated… read more
Swindon Safe and Warm program
Swindon safe and warm The Safe & Warm programme helps householders across Swindon to make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat, as well as reducing the risk from falls and fires in the home. The programme can install measures such as grab rails and steps to reduce the likelihood of a fall in the… read more
Parish Office closure dates
The Parish Council office will be closed from Wednesday 19th October to Wednesday 26th October. Emails will be checked for emergencies but the phone line will not be monitored during this time. Please email any requests as normal during this period to be dealt with once the office is open again.
BUS UPDATE
From 5th November the Stagecoach service no.8 will cease to run. There will be a 2 hourly service no80 which will go past the Patriot’s Arms and then turn left going to Marlborough. There will be a new 2 hourly service no81 which again goes to the Patriot’s Arms roundabout and then turns right… read more
Lime Plasterer quotes required
Chiseldon Parish Council require quotes for Lime Plastering work to be done at the Old Chapel on Butts Road. You must be expert in lime plastering on old buildings and be able to provide good references to show previous work of this nature. Please contact the Clerk on our website contact details to arrange a… read more
Clerk’s office closing early on Friday 23rd Sept
The Clerk’s office will be closed at 10.15 for the rest of the day on Friday 26th Sept. You can still leave a voicemaill message on the office phone or email if you need to ask a question or pass anything on. Thanks
Location of dog bins
(Black dots indicate location of a bin) Please note there is also a bin at Ridgeway View, half way along Sambre Road.