Additional items to be discussed at the 25th Jan 2024 Planning Meeting.

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

Happy Living Wage anniversary, Chiseldon Parish Council

  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

Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted

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

The September edition of OUR NEWS is here

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

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

Volunteers needed: could you be a friend to a child in care?

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.

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.  

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

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

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