Wiltshire Police are asking Wiltshire residents to fill out a questionnaire relating to burglary and home security. The purpose of this is to assess the knowledge residents across Wiltshire have about home security and burglary prevention, and identify any gaps. Lisa Draper from Wiltshire Police’s Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Unit said: “We would like to understand… read more
Visiting housing tenants to ask open questions and generate meaningful conversations is the focus of a new intervention initiative by Swindon Borough Council. As part of an approach called ‘Behind Every Door’, Housing officers have visited more than 180 council tenants in three months to ensure they are receiving the support they need. Work to… read more
By way of update; I write to inform you of changes to the upcoming programme of works at New Road, Chiseldon. Due to the upcoming inclement weather the works will be cancelled tomorrow, Thursday 23rd January 2025, and expected to resume on Friday 24th January 2025. I will also note that the proposed weekend works… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council statement on New Road and the Build Out. To provide some information on the history of this issue. Around 2017 after a public consultation the PC voted that they would like to have the Build Out removed and would cover the costs of this if required. As Swindon Borough Council are the… read more
By way of update; I write to inform you of changes to the upcoming programme of works at New Road, Chiseldon. The works will be extending an extra day into the weekend and due for completion on Saturday 25th January 2025. Upon review of the works phasing for this scheme, it was decided that an… read more
Swindon Borough Council has been asked to consider introducing a 30mph speed limit, and associated 40mph “buffer zones”, on Draycott Close adjacent the existing Dracott Close parking area. Pleasee the following documents for further information. Draycot Foliat Letter Jan 25. From SBC Consultation Plan Jan 2025 from SBC. Draycot Foliat
Please see the letter attached for further details of the New Road closure from Monday 6th January 2025 for 15 working days between the hours of 07:30 and 18:00. B4005 New Road Chiseldon – Residents Letter
Local residents have been praised for doing their bit to keep Swindon’s roads in a safe condition. It comes as Swindon Borough Council announced it had carried out a total of 10,230 pothole repairs last year. In order to keep on top of defects in the Borough’s roads, the Council relies on local residents to… read more
Skills Bootcamps is available free of charge for individual learners who are job searching and looking to improve their skills. It is also available for self employed people who are looking to progress their business. Employers can also pay (at a discounted cost) to enrol their staff onto a Skills Bootcamps course. Gain new skills… read more
Just a reminder that Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan is now live. You have until 7th Feb 25 to submit your comments to Swindon Borough Council (SBC). Please visit the Neighbourhood Plan pages to read the consultation letter from SBC and accompanying documents.
Residents are being asked to help the Council improve the Borough’s recycling rate, after an analysis of bin collections across Swindon showed that several thousand tonnes of recycling material and food waste is being disposed of in black wheelie bins, costing residents £2m a year. As part of its mission to build a greener Swindon,… read more
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. Do you have what it takes to inspire fun,… read more
Half of the money raised by our Christmas Raffle was donated to Prospect Hospice, and we received this very nice thank you letter in response: I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of £52.50. Your support enables us to create a peaceful environment for people with life-limiting illnesses… read more
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. Happy New Year! We are pleased to bring you… read more
A message from Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Dear Resident, I am asking every resident in Wiltshire for your input: how much extra would you be willing to invest in policing—and why? This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the future of policing in our… read more
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 Anthony Howlett on 20/12/2004. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
At 1st Chiseldon Scout Group we are launching a new section for young people aged 4 to 6 years. It is called Squirrels and we are having an open event to launch it. This will be the youngest group feeding into Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts. This will support young people living in Chiseldon and… read more
Energy vouchers to help reduce the cost of bills are being sent to 1,923 residents by Swindon Borough Council. Worth £385,000, the vouchers are being issued by the Council through the Household Support Fund. The Council was awarded £1.5m from the Government in early October through the Household Support Fund, to provide vulnerable households with… read more
The Parish Council precept for the year starting 1st April 2025 will be £173,000. This is an increase from a static 2-year period of £160,000. Many of the Council’s ongoing costs have increased, and the council are also aware of the needs of the parish with regards to the overall appearance, in the light of… read more