News & Events

Washpool/WARP Facebook page

Please join the Washpool/WARP Facebook page for information on the site, the volunteer work days and events.

Sending your children’s letters to Santa at the North Pole

One of our lovely residents at 3 Canney Close in Chiseldon has borrowed a post-box from Santa for all the children’s letters to be sent to the north pole.  They have said we can share this so more letters can be sent!

Don’t forget – Chiseldon Christmas Lights Switch-On is Monday, 2nd December!

Facebook Poll

The Parish Council wanted to thank everyone who took part in the Facebook poll we ran on potentially moving our holiday youth provision to The Deanery. There was no clear winner in the poll with votes for and against. The committee met on Monday and after some discussion decided to hold the free October half… read more

Policy for removal of unsafe/breakable items on memorial plots

The council’s policy on removing unsafe/breakable items can be found on our cemeteries page, or you can view/download it here.

Citizens Advice Volunteering Open Day

View or download this poster as a pdf

Taste of India at the Calley Arms

Disclaimer: Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Friday, 26th June is Taste of India night… read more

Parish Council grass cutting update. Butts Road and Sir Henry Calley Memorial Garden.

The Council wanted to update parishioners with regards to the grass cutting at the above locations. In 2023 the council did a tender review for the grass cutting.  As a result of this a new contractor was selected for 2024 and future years. The new contractor started in March/April 2024 and due to them being… read more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer Opportunity – Tree Wardens

If you have a love of trees and a few hours to spare, we have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is looking to establish a network of ‘tree wardens’ covering every parish throughout Swindon, as part of their partnership with the Council. Whether you’re looking to get your hands in the… read more

Starting a Walking Group

From a local resident: Would anyone be interested in meeting up for the odd walk whether it’s 20mins or a few hours? I have spoken to a couple of people recently who enjoy walking but don’t like going out on their own. I have done a lot of lone walking but I do enjoy the… read more

Annual Litter Pick 2024

Thank you to everyone who came along on Saturday 18th May for the annual litter pick.  We didn’t get a group photo this year but well done to everyone who came along.  We collected a trailer load of waste between us.

Planning, Highways and Transport meeting with Neighbourhood Plan consultant Andrea Pellegram

On Thursday 30th May 7.30pm at the Old Chapel on Butts Road the Council will have their Planning, Highways and Transport meeting.  Our Neighbourhood Plan consultant Andrea Pellegram will be in attendance to go over the final changes of the draft plan after the Regulation 14 consultation feedback was received. The public are welcome to… read more

Notice of Casual Vacancy

PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Bri Cleaver on 14/5/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more

Youth Club

Our first holiday youth club with Headstart Skillz was Wed 3rd April 9.00 to 1.00 The kids enjoyed a mixture of outside sports, indoor games, some first aid training and they created their own businesses – working on logos, slogans, and sales pitches to each other. We hope the 11th April session runs as well.