Support available for residents struggling to pay their Council Tax bill
A free service to help residents pay their Council Tax bill if they are struggling financially has been launched by Swindon Borough Council. First Steps is a new service that offers non-judgemental and supportive advice, providing residents with help to overcome any difficulties they have which may affect their ability to pay their tax bills…. read more
New Road, Chiseldon: Highways Works Programmed by SBC in January
New Road highways works programmed by SBC. (STR000878 New Road, Chiseldon) New Road between Baldwin Close and the A346 Marlborough Road. Traffic to be diverted via Draycott Road, The Ridgeway, A346 Marlborough Road and vice versa. Works expected to take place during day time hours between the 20th to 24th January 2025.
Patriots Arms Pub Reopens!
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. Please read the full story here: The Patriots Arms… read more
Public noticeboards
We now have a second noticeboard for public use. It’s situated on the footpath from Hodson Road, leading onto the Rec field. It’s not enclosed so you will need to laminate your notices or be prepared for the rain to destroy them. There are drawing pins there or you can use staples. Our thanks to… read more
New parents encouraged to claim Child Benefit online
Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding new parents to claim child benefit online to get their first payment before Christmas. Child Benefit can be claimed online or via the HMRC app just 48 hours after registering a baby’s birth and parents typically receive their first payment within three working days. To get started,… read more
Chiseldon Neighbourhood Plan – consultation period begins
On Friday 13th December the Regulation 16 consultation of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Plan started. This consultation runs until Friday 17th February 2025. Please read the consultation letter, and view the relevant documents here. Responses should be sent to forwardplanning@swindon.gov.uk and not the Parish Council, no later than 5pm on 7th Feb 25. Any other enquiries,… 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 Steven Woodham on 0912/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
Street Sweeping Advanced Notice – 7th and 8th January
We should have a road sweeping machine in the Parish on the 7th and 8th Jan. We scheduled this for when people are back at work and hopefully more cars are off the roads. They will do Chiseldon on Tuesday 7th and the rest of the Parish on Wed 8th. Please do move your vehicles… read more
Homeowners are reminded to keep their homes secure this Christmas
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes communications it receives 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. As part of Wiltshire Police’s Secure This Christmas campaign, homeowners are… read more
Walk and Talk launched – identifying unsafe areas
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes communications it receives 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. Walk and Talk is a new initiative in Wiltshire asking women… read more
Council makes plastic plea to residents
Residents across Swindon are being asked to dispose of their plastic bags and films correctly to help a new council machine separate rubbish more efficiently. Doing so will save the Council money and be better for the environment. A new £1m recycling separator and baler at Swindon Borough Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre has been… read more
MHA Community Events for December
MHA Community Groups help to empower older people to make new friends and have fun in a friendly community setting. MHA Communities Swindon have a host of activities in December, ranging from Christmas parties to pub lunches. You can find out about MHA’s December activities and events from the document we’ve linked to below. MHA… read more
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec). Councillors will be told the local authority’s latest accounts show a forecast £7.6m in-year budget overspend with next year’s budget (2025/26) showing an estimated £18.9m budget gap. The current… read more
Operation Awake – Protecting women in public life from gender-based threats and crimes
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Dear Chief Officer You may recall that we have been in touch with you to let you know about Operation Awake – a scheme which aimed to provide additional support to local women in public life who are at the… read more
The tree is ready…are you? Come along to the Christmas lights switch-on on Monday.
Now the tree’s standing ready For the Xmas lights to go on We hope to see you on Monday Lovely people of Chiseldon! When and where New Road – Monday 2nd December 6pm Come and join us to switch the lights on. Charity raffle with kids’ raffle to turn on the lights Don’t forget… read more
Cancer Champions volunteering (Live Well Swindon)
Swindon Cancer Awareness Champion What is a Swindon Cancer Awareness Champion? Swindon Cancer Champions have an important role in sharing vital messages about the three national cancer screening programs; bowel, breast and cervical screening, to help improve the uptake of cancer screening across Swindon. There will be a particular focus on areas in Swindon with… read more