Bus Corridor meeting Fri 24th Feb at Wroughton

Bus Corridor” meeting – Friday, 24th. February between 11.00-1300hrs. In Wroughton Library, off Wharf Road, Wroughton. We hope that as many bus users as possible will try to get there. The corridor routes will be for buses only and one is proposed to run through Old Town. You can use the Service 81 at 10.33am… read more

Clerk’s office closed

The Clerk’s office is closed from now (Thursday 9th Feb) to Monday 20th Feb.  Only urgent emails will be responded to during this time.

Thamesdown Transport sold to major bus operator

Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet meeting (1 Feb) and will ensure Thamesdown Transport… read more

Dog Fouling – how to report it.

We have been talking to SBC about the problem with dog mess and they have asked that people report in any problem areas; if anyone witnesses someone letting their dog foul the grass areas or pavements, or spot a regular pattern of this occurring. That way they know to target the areas for regular warden… read more

January 2017 police report

  Police Report for the period 1st – 30th January 2017 06/01/17 – Windmill Piece – Criminal Damage – unknown suspect has caused damage to a vehicle by removing and damaging the hub caps and scratching down one side. 08/01/17 – Station Road – Dwelling burglary – unknown suspect has attempted to break into the… read more

Pubs pitch in for litter pick day on 4th March

All our local pubs have now confirmed that they will provide free tea/coffee to the volunteers working on the litter pick on 4th March – well done and thanks to our local hostelries! Calley Arms at Hodson Patriot’s Arms in Chiseldon The Plough on the Hill Bakers Arms in Badbury. Wear your yellow hi vis… read more

Village Show – first meeting 21st Feb

The Three Trees Farm shop are looking to have the first village show on 9th September 2017.  The first meeting for this is Tuesday 21st Feb at the Farm Shop at 7.30pm Village Show – Meeting Announcement – Feb 2017

Mobile Library Update

The team are looking at the best way of updating all customers in plenty of time to get their books back to the van before the service ends at the end of March. Library customers who are referred to the home library service will be contacted by a RVS coordinator by phone or in person… read more

Unattended dog seen fouling green at Castle View Road

This dog was seen on the Castle View Road Green yesterday, without an owner. The dog also had a poo on 3 separate occasions which were therefor left on the green as there was no owner to clean up. If you are the owner of this dog please consider how letting your dog roam and… read more

Throwing away dog mess

Did you know it is fine for dog mess to also be thrown into rubbish bins, as long as its in a suitable bag.  If you are walking your dog and cannot find a dog waste bin, please use a rubbish bin and keep our community clean.

Bus corridor consultation events

Bus corridor consultation events this month A series of informal drop-in consultation events will be held later this month to present proposals for a new bus corridor linking Wichelstowe with the town centre. It follows previous consultation with members of the public on potential options for the scheme in December. If the proposals are agreed, the… read more

M4 J16 update

Motorists warned of overnight slip road closure on Monday The start of February has seen utility investigation and earthworks continue across the site. Traffic management will continue to be implemented on the roundabout as and when required to accommodate these various works during off-peak periods between 9am and 4pm. The M4 eastbound exit slip road… read more

Thamesdown Transport sold

Thamesdown Transport Limited sold to major bus operator Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet… read more

Friends of the Railway Path update

A quick reminder about the workday on Sunday 5th February, at 10:00.  We will be working to improve the condition of the Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Old Town Railway Cutting in Swindon.  This is also on route 45 of the National Cycle Network. We’ll meet at 10:00 at the foot of the… read more

Update on Butts Road resurfacing

Due to the materials of the original road surface a different approach needs to be taken when re-surfacing the road. The work has therefor been re-scheduled with a batch of similar works which are due to start at the end of summer.