Council tenants are set to benefit from enhanced safety measures thanks to the installation of new alarms and sensors in their homes. These new alarms will be fitted with sensors that detect heat, smoke and carbon monoxide. The units will replace existing devices and will have the ability to send notifications to the Council when… read more
Thank you to all the residents who submitted comments. The EGPA committee has reviewed the comments and we hope the information in the document provided is helpful. It clarifies the current responsibilities for different parties and sets out CPC’s plans, currently under discussion. Review of residents’ comments from the Jan 25 Parish Appearance Survey
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for making sure that properties across England and Wales are in the correct Council Tax band. As Council Tax bills are being issued, VOA expects to see an increase in people challenging their band over the coming months. Individuals thinking about challenging their Council Tax band should note… read more
An event to showcase why now is an ideal time to invest in Swindon has been described as an overwhelming success. And Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, says he hopes the confidence that major investors have already shown in the town, will spur on many more to join Swindon’s upward trajectory. Cllr Robbins… read more
CPC has received the following message from Highways Design, which we’re sharing with our residents. As a representative for Swindon Borough Council, I write to inform you of the upcoming ironwork repair works at the entrance to the Great Western Hospital. The work extents can be found attached to this email. The main purpose of… read more
Work is underway to deliver £30m of energy efficiency improvements to hundreds of Council-owned homes across Swindon, as part of the Council’s work to invest in the maintenance and improvement of its housing stock. The rollout of retrofit improvements over the next five years include UPVC window and door upgrades, roof replacements and upgrading gas… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council shares information received from other organisations that may be of interest to parishioners. Wiltshire Police has outlined plans to make efficiencies within its estate footprint as part of the required multi-million-pound savings the Force must make. The proposals come with a commitment from Chief Constable Catherine Roper that communities will receive an… read more
National Highways is planning essential maintenance of major structures on the A419/A417. The details of these works, including maps and dates of closure, are set out in the pdf below: Maintenance of A419 and A417 (pdf, 2MB)
Families are invited to step into Spring at Lydiard Park this Easter with a programme filled with adventure, creativity and delicious food. The ever-popular Lydiard Park Easter Trail returns this April. Set within the Grade II listed grounds of Lydiard Park, the trail promises an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. It will take… read more
Organisations speaking at the event include Business West, which is working with Network Rail, Homes England, the Council and other partners to create a new commercial and residential district on land next to the town’s railway station. For the second year in a row last year, Swindon was among the five best-performing areas in… read more
The latest news update from Swindon Borough Council has a number of items which may be of interest to our residents, including: Council tax information Investment into Swindon Council properties New youth centre opened. Report on flood events from 2023 Accessing support with increased water bill costs. You can read the whole news update at… read more
Armed Forces Day will be celebrated at Lydiard Park this summer to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. And Swindon Borough Council is inviting local groups and members of the public to be part of the celebrations. The Council is hosting this year’s event, with the support of local… read more
From Citizen’s Advice: Are you worried about rising household costs? Come and speak to an Advice and Financial First Aider at: Central Library: Friday 28 March, 10.00 – 12.00 Highworth Library: Monday 24 March, 10.00 – 11.30 North Swindon Library: Wednesday 26 March, 10.00 – 12.00 West Swindon Library: Friday 7th March, 10.00 – 11.30 Find out what they can… read more
Unauthorised car meets, which can attract hundreds of spectators and result in dangerous manoeuvres and speeding, could be banned in Swindon if a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is introduced. In the 12 months between July 2023 and July 2024, there were 45 reports of car meets in Swindon, with one individual seriously injured and… read more
We’re passing on the following from Dick Millard regarding work on the railway path. We’re having a workday on the Railway Path again. This one will be on Tuesday 18th March. We’ll meet at 9:30 at the Three Trees Café for a coffee, and then go to the cutting just north of Whitefield Farm. We… read more
The owners of the Calley Arms property have advised Swindon Borough Council (SBC) that they wish to dispose of the freehold of the property. A notice to SBC was sent because Chiseldon Parish Council requested an “Asset of Community Value” (ACV) be placed on the site. This was approved by SBC several years ago. This… read more
Everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo will be arriving at Swindon’s STEAM Museum later this year in a live performance of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Following the success of The Snowman in Concert over Christmas last year, the team at STEAM have brought the Aldbourne Band back but, this time, to perform the soundtrack to… read more
See the link below for a pdf detailing events at Avebury during February and March. What’s On Avebury: February and March 2025