Akers Way reconstruction update

Work is continuing on Akers Way and the road remains closed from St Mary’s Church and Cheney Manor Industrial Estate to enable the contractor to continue with phase 1 of the works.  The diversion route for phase one of the works will be via Cheney Manor Industrial Estate Road, Darby Close and Cheney Manor Road. There will… read more

Swindon is a great place to cycle!

A new map has been published that provides an opportunity for you (and your friends and family) to explore Swindon’s extensive cycle path network. Swindon BUG has placed over 35 checkpoints on or very near cycle paths around the borough.  The idea is to download an activity sheet, grab the map and go out and… read more

Quality bus corridor proposals for Wichelstowe to Swindon town centre

The third round of public consultation for the Wichelstowe to Swindon town centre quality bus corridor took place in late February and March 2017, which included a series of informal public drop-in events and discussions with local stakeholders. The scheme presented plans for Old Town and Mannington roundabout to support the delivery of a faster… read more

50mph speed reduction on A361

Works are have now been completed to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A361 between Highworth & Inglesham. The new speed limit will be operational from 1st May 2017.

2017 calendar of events on The Ridgeway

We are passing on the information below from The Ridgeway National Trail Project Officer: Take part in events or seek solitude – use this calendar to plan where and when to visit The Ridgeway. We are pleased to provide, for the first time, a calendar of events planned along The Ridgeway for the year ahead. There… read more

Folk show at Swindon’s STEAM Railway Museum

Black Duck Folk gigs are normally held in Sutton Benger, but one is coming up at Swindon’s STEAM railway museum. Here are the details forwarded to us: Faustus were with us on 8th April and it was an absolutely amazing show!  There is a video of their closing song, the Oxeye Man, on our Facebook… read more

Acoustic in the Alley

For those of you who may have earmarked May 25th in your diaries to see Chico Holton, please note his spot has been moved to June 22nd. Acoustic in the Alley now has its own website. A big thanks to Chantelle for setting this up for us. It still needs a bit of tweaking and… read more

Tennis coaching: new courses

Phil Kerley, the resident Tennis Coach at the Chiseldon courts is holding the following new courses:  FREE tennis coaching for 5 – 8 year olds – 6 week course. This begins Wednesday 26th, 4-5 pm. Tennis Xpress –  a 6 week introductory course for adults who want to learn the basics. Wednesdays 6 -7.30pm. Please… read more

Tennis Talk

Please click the link below to view or download information about the Chiseldon Tennis Club. Tennis Talk

Friends of Holy Cross Church website

The Friends of Holy Cross are a group that preserve and maintain The Church of The Holy Cross in the village of Chiseldon. You can find out more about their work on their website.

M4 J15 proposals – have your say

The Parish Council will be requesting a meeting with Swindon Borough Council to discuss the proposals for the M4 J15 works. If you have any comments on how this scheme can be managed and delivered to be an asset to Chiseldon Parish then please email your comments to clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk for consideration. Mrs Clair Wilkinson Parish… read more

Junction 16 works update

Work to transform Junction 16 of the M4 is progressing well, with over 10,000 hours worked on site in March. The import of clay continues, aided by the warm and dry weather, and the utility diversion works are ongoing. Again, these works are not expected to disrupt anyone’s supplies. Please note that on the 24th, 25th… read more