Rail Disruption

From 8th July, Network Rail will be carrying out work in the Chippenham area to prepare for new trains later in the year. As a result, services will be amended and replacement buses will run on routes via Chippenham. For more details on these changes, and other planned engineering works on the Great Western line, visit the… read more

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, 31st July

The next Chiseldon Parish NHW meeting will take place on Monday 31st July commencing at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall.  Feedback will be provided from the recent meeting involving Parish Council representatives and PC Sophia Best, Community Co-ordinator (South Rural) and Insp. David Hobman, Swindon South.  Information will also be shared following the Wiltshire NHW Association AGM. … read more

Welcome to our New Councillor

Chiseldon Parish Council would like to welcome their new Councillor Matt Clarke. Matt has lived locally around Chiseldon and Wroughton all his life. Many of you will know him as the Chair of Chiseldon Football Club and the great work he does with all the youth teams (and adult teams) along with the rest of… read more

Open day at Stratton Fire Station Saturday 15th July

Open day at Stratton Fire Station this Saturday Stratton Community Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public this weekend, with a day that promises something for everyone. The open day will run between 11am and 3pm on Saturday (15 July), and any money raised will be divided between the Fire Fighters Charity and… read more

Fertilizer on fields during summer

There have been various queries about the stockpiling of fertilizer along Ladysmith Road in preparation for it being spread on the fields. The landowner has confirmed to the Parish Council that all relevant permits and forms are in place to allow this to happen.   Unfortunately due to the timing this year of the hot… read more

Vacancy for Clerk on Baydon Parish Council

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.    

How to report fly-tipping of hazardous waste

We would like to clarify the fastest way for residents to get a response to fly-tipping that includes hazardous waste, such as needles. Unfortunately, Chiseldon Parish Council is not equipped to deal with hazardous waste, and so reporting this directly to Swindon Borough Council is much quicker. If you come across potentially hazardous waste –… read more

New PCSO workshops for intake on 2nd Jan 2018

Wiltshire Police opened recruitment for Police Community Support Officers last Friday 30th June 2017, recruiting PCSO’s for an intake starting on the 2nd January 2018.  The initial application process will remain open for 3 weeks and full details will be announced separately. To enable potential applicants to fully understand the role of PCSO, Wiltshire Police… read more

Information from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

  Anyone living in Dorset and Wiltshire can request a free Safe & Well visit from the Fire and Rescue Service – call 0800 038 2323 or visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-visits   If you have a fire safety concern about a high rise building, please contact the Fire Safety team on 01722 691717 or email fire.safety@dwfire.org.uk  … read more

Transitional Funding To Provide Community Library Facilities In 11 Locations

Transitional Funding To Provide Community Library Facilities In 11 Locations More than £350,000 in transitional funding will be awarded to community organisations to enable community-led library services to be developed across 11 locations in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has approved the funding following the adoption of the town’s library strategy in December 2016. The Council’s… read more

Holy Cross Church Fete – Saturday 10th June 2017

Saturday 10th June saw the residents of Chiseldon Parish come together for the Holy Cross Church Fete. Thanks to the efforts of organisers and contributors, a good time was had by all, at an event that included a barbeque, the Wroughton Silver Band and many stalls. For further details, please see The Swindon Advertiser‘s article.

July Full council guest speaker

The next full council meeting will be the 10th July at the Rec Hall at 7.30. Alison Waine who heads the dog warden team from SBC will be presenting, advising on current and hopefully future laws to help combat dog fouling. Everyone is welcome to listen to her talk and then there will be a… read more

Public survey on new rules for dog fouling

Please see the following message from SBC on their public consultation to try to bring in new rules to combat dog fouling:   “We are starting today the formal consultation for our Borough Wide PSPO regarding dog control. This is in two parts: the first is regarding dog fouling giving us the ability to issue… read more