Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Chief Constable Catherine Roper writes: Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, I begin this letter today with some significant operational successes from the last couple of weeks. On the 14 June, Maurice Jones was convicted of murder and possession… read more
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
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
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
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.
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
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
The Washpool volunteers met on Sunday 21st April to clear the remains of the fallen willow tree, and plant a “dead hedge” using the remains. The hedge is a perfect natural way of creating a barrier, providing wildlife habitats, recycling materials and costing nothing. Other plants will grow though the hedge and some new willow… read more
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. We have received the following from Scottish and Southern… read more
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.
The Annual Parish Meeting has been called by the Council Chairman for 8th April, 7.00pm at the Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road. All residents are welcome to attend but only electors of the parish are permitted to speak. PCSO Charlotte Watson will be attending to answer any local police questions you may have. Tea… read more
At the Washpool in the heart of Chiseldon are six sheep that the Washpool Volunteer Group look after. These are all hardy Scottish breeds and two of them, Ross and Cromarty, have been immortalised in their own wool by the daughter of one of our volunteers. The likeness and detail is stunning. See more Washpool… read more
A reminder to our residents about this free service: The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks like us to look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs. It helps us tailor our services to support households who need… read more
Our photo gallery (on the Parish Information page) is bursting at the seams, so we’re creating this archive of images of local views, nature and wildlife. Our community has submitted some fantastic pictures over the years – here’s a selection for you to enjoy again. Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3
The planning committee may consider and vote on 2 extra application at their meeting on 25th Jan, 7.30pm. They are: S/22/1170 revised. Change of use of the Stable Block and Cottage/Restaurant to provide 11no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), erection of 6no. dormer windows with associated infrastructure and landscaping. At: Burderop Cottage, Hodson Road Chiseldon… read more
CPC donated the proceeds of its marquee hire to help support Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Details are in the scan of the letter below.
Intrepid souls braved the rain to attend the Christmas lights being turned on in Chiseldon. Jasper won the best Christmas jumper competition with his flashing Reindeer jumper (photo used with family permission).
Chiseldon Parish Council is proud to celebrate their first year of commitment to being a Living Wage employer. According to the Living Wage Foundation: At the heart of the Living Wage movement is the simple idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. In 2016 the government introduced a rise in… read more
Council leaders have vowed to make urgent improvements to the services that help and protect children after they were judged to be ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Swindon Borough Council between 17 and 28 July and graded the overall effectiveness of its Children’s Services department as ‘Inadequate’. The report, which has been published today (11… read more
From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in September’s edition: Guidance from ERA on protecting your home as darker nights draw in Find out how our local watches spent their Community Grants this summer, and… read more