BEST Summer Holiday Sessions
Learn non-contact boxing, martial arts and football skills for FREE! Have fun and make friends at our parish-funded multi-sports session. Every Thursday during summer holidays. More information & registration
Road closure on 3rd and 4th July at the Hodson Road T junction
A reminder of upcoming road closure on 3rd and 4th July at the Hodson Road T junction.
Volunteers needed: could you be a friend to a child in care?
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80 and 81 diverted bus route
Whilst New Road is closed, the 80 and 81 buses are following a diverted route: From Landmark, the bus will turn left at the end of Mays Lane, onto the open section of New Road and turn right at the T-Junction onto the A436. It will then take the next right onto The Ridgeway at… read more
Families SEND News Splash
The SEND newsletter is a parent carer monthly newsletter developed following a request from families. View the February edition of SEND.
Take Voter ID to vote on 4th May
In order to vote in the May 4th local elections, you will need Photo ID. Please see link for poster below. Voter ID_Poster_A4_v2
Vacancy For 2 Councillors
Notice is hereby given that by reason of the resignation of Cllrs Raj Patel and Sanjay Dogra, 2 vacancies have 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 Wednesday 4th January 2023 in order to… read more
Warm and Welcome Space – 28th – 31st December 2022
Come and warm up at the Wroughton Library – inside the Ellendune Community Centre. Tea, coffee, squash & wifi available. Children to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Library Opening Hours 28th – 31st December 2022: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am – 2pm Wednesday: 11am – 4pm Thursday: 2:30pm – 5:30pm Friday: 9:30am –… read more
Public campaign for traffic lights on the new road/A346 junction
The Parish Council have been trying for some time now to request traffic lights on this junction, to make the area safer. We’ve not been able to make traction on this, so we want to enlist our residents to join our campaign. We’ve seen the impact of people power before in Chiseldon Parish so can… read more
Don’t watch street harassment in silence – ask ‘Are you Okay?
Chiseldon Parish Council is providing this message on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health and change people’s behaviour. Victims often feel guilty, ashamed, and blame themselves. Witnessing street harassment and not safely… read more
Changes to Council services on day of Her Majesty’s State Funeral
With the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral being marked as a bank holiday, some changes will be made to Swindon Borough Council’s services on Monday (19 September). Waste and recycling collections will take place, but the crews will be starting at an earlier time to allow them to complete their rounds before… read more
First cost of living payment from 2 September
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that around 1.1 million families receiving tax credits will get their first cost-of-living payment from 2 September. The £326 payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax credit-only customers’ bank accounts between 2 and 7 September. The second payment of £324 will be issued later this year – from… read more
NHS’ National Booking Service opens for autumn COVID-19 boosters
From today (7 September), around four million people most vulnerable to COVID-19 will start to be invited to book in their COVID-19 booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for autumn boosters. The National Booking Service went live this morning with frontline health and care workers, immunosuppressed people, and people aged over… read more
Holy Cross Church Special Opening
Holy Cross church will be open on Saturday morning. There will be a special church service in memory of the Queen on Sunday 18th September 10.30.
Energy rebate scam emails
Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order… read more
Queen Elizabeth II
1926 – 2022 The Members of Chiseldon Parish Council are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication and service to the country and its citizens was unwavering. We join the nation in mourning her passing and offer our sincere condolences to her family. Messages of Condolence… read more
Fleming Way set to close for major redevelopment
One of the biggest regeneration schemes ever seen in Swindon will reach a significant milestone this weekend. Fleming Way will close from this Sunday (4 Sep), to pave the way for a major redevelopment, which will act as a catalyst for further investment in the area. Over the next three years, Swindon Borough Council is… read more
Power outage by SSE and Thames Water tanker route 29th July
A message from Thames Water: I’d like to introduce myself, as the Customer Liaison for your area, contacting you on behalf of Thames Water. I’d also like to provide you with advance notice of tanker activity you may see in the area on 29 July. On 29 July SSE, the electric provider to our sewage… read more
Citizens Advice: Become a Volunteer
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS WEEK! 1st – 7th June Swindon Citizens Advice would like to thank all the wonderful people in our community giving up their time for others! Are you interested in being a volunteer? Our organisation runs on volunteer power! If you feel inspired to volunteer your time, we are urgently seeking help in the… read more