News & Events

A team of experienced researchers will be on hand at Central Library next week to help people trace their family history. The free genealogy drop-in sessions will see volunteers from the Swindon Branch of the Wiltshire Family History Society offer special family tree help sessions to members of the public. The team of experienced researchers… read more

With national Mental Health Awareness Week just around the corner, Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health Team have been working with several local organisations to encourage residents to be more open about how they’re feeling and talk about their mental health. From 13 – 19 May, a series of activities will be taking place across the… read more

Improvement work on the GWR network at Christmas Dear David I promised to keep you updated on improvement work over the Christmas period and thought it would be helpful to share the link to our dedicated web page, which details the work scheduled to take place between 23 December – 3 January 2019. https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/planned-engineering/christmas –… read more

A consultation event is to be held on Monday 23rd April 2018, 3.00pm – 8pm at Swindon Marriott Hotel. This will address outline proposals for the land at Commonhead, Swindon.    

Holocaust Memorial We are writing to you to let you know about arrangements in Swindon for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday 27 January 2018. The theme for this year is “The Power of Words – for good or evil” We would like to invite you to join us, if you would like to… read more

Please see below for updates on our latest work in the Swindon area to electrify the railway between London Paddington and Cardiff. Roman Road/Ermin Street Bridge We are currently working to raise the parapets (sides) of the bridge to provide a barrier between bridge users and the overhead lines which will power new electric trains…. read more

Baydon Parish Council have a vacancy for a clerk. This is a part-time position working for 7 hours a week for a salary of £282.02 pcm. Please view or download the details below: Baydon Parish Council – vacancy for clerk For further details, please contact Charlotte on baydonparishclerk@gmail.com.    

As part of the wider improvement works we have been working collaboratively with Wales & West Utilities to facilitate the replacement of some of the old gas mains running around the junction. While not necessary for the layout improvement works, the pipes have been in need of replacement for some time. This week, a directional… read more

Works are have now been completed to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A361 between Highworth & Inglesham. The new speed limit will be operational from 1st May 2017.

The police report for March 2017 can be viewed or downloaded below. Parish Council Meeting Police Report

There is a Finance meeting on Wed 26th April at 7.30pm in the Recreation Hall off Norris Road. There is a public recess at the start of the meeting. Thanks.

Phil Kerley, the resident Tennis Coach at the Chiseldon courts is holding the following new courses:  FREE tennis coaching for 5 – 8 year olds – 6 week course. This begins Wednesday 26th, 4-5 pm. Tennis Xpress –  a 6 week introductory course for adults who want to learn the basics. Wednesdays 6 -7.30pm. Please… read more

The Tennis Club are holding an open day on Sunday 23rd April – please click here for more details.

Please click here for the latest information from the shop and cafe.

Please click here for a list of local activities, groups or meetings happening in April and beyond.  

Please click here for works on the Swindon line in May/June 2017

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