Transport Report – July 2017 — evening bus services to be cut The evening bus services operated by Thamesdown, Service Nos 70A and 72A, funded by Wiltshire Council and Swindon BC and not run as a commercial service, will be withdrawn from Monday 14th August 2017. We have heard of a number of concerns from… read more
We’re passing on the following message from Dick Millard regarding the forthcoming Butterfly Walk: We are repeating a visit to a nice patch of chalk grassland growing in a cutting at the side of the Path just north of Ogbourne St George. The diverse flora attracts butterflies and moths, and on a sunny day in… read more
We’re passing on the following information from Bryony Mitchell regarding Acoustic in the Alley: Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 27th July at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. Also, all welcome to the annual BBQ on Wednesday 26th July,… read more
The Parish Clerk’s office is now closed from Friday 21st July to Friday 28th July. Emails will be monitored and urgent issues attended to. Phone messages will be dealt with when the office is open.
Well done Chissy! Swindon School Achievement Awards Chiseldon Primary School – Maths (100%) Nythe Primary School – All Subjects Moredon Primary School – All Subjects Lydiard Park Academy – Highest 5 A*-C St Joseph’s Catholic College – Highest English The Ridgeway School & 6th Form College – Highest Maths Wanborough Primary School – Highest Phonics
Reply to letter Robert Buckland MP sent to SBC: (Environment agency log number and contact details are within this letter) Dear Mr Buckland Thank you for your email, which Mr Jenkins has forwarded to me as his line manager and the manager ordinarily responsible for such things. I understand your distress; ‘biosolids’ as this… read more
Transport Report – August 2017 Evening Bus Services – update 6th Formers School Transport saved As the Ridgeway Bell was going to press, we are no nearer knowing if we have an evening bus service. A lot of work has been done in the last month by SBC officer, Nigel Hale, in getting quotes… read more
Invitation to all OK4U Boxing Group are taking part in an Exhibition Boxing Match at Scrappers Gym on Sunday, 16 July at 4.00pm. Our service users are raring to showcase the skills they have learnt and mastered over the past year and we are hoping to have as much support as possible on fight night… read more
Consultation launched on proposed PSPO to tackle dog fouling On Monday (19 June) the Council launched a consultation on bringing in a new Public Space Protection Order to help tackle dog fouling in the borough. Since its launched there have already been over 200 responses. To find out more and have your say visit the… read more
Community Speed Watch volunteers needed. The team are looking for more volunteers to help with the speed watch sessions within the Parish during peak hours. You would need to attend a training session for use of the equipment and complete a form which includes a security check, but then you’d be ready to assist. Data… read more
Illegal camping at Washpool – PC Emma Turner has visited the illegal camp site and seen the mess caused but there was no evidence of anyone returning. The police would like to be kept informed of any similar activity in the area so please call 101 if you spot anything. (Or 999 if you think… read more
Third phase of Akers Way reconstruction to start next week Phase three of the work to reconstruct Akers Way stared on Monday (10 July) following the successful completion of the latest section of carriageway. For the last four weeks, the contractor delivering the project on behalf of Swindon Borough Council has been working to improve… read more
Here is the latest from Sarah Wright, The Ridgeway National Trail Project Officer: Hope you enjoy reading our newsletter! Oxford University will be on The Ridgeway with a drone this summer. Update on Strategic Links Project – we have a grant to do work on links to 4 settlements in the western half of the… read more
What are your views with regards to the Parish Council sponsoring (funding) a session at the Wroughton Library? Now that the mobile service has stopped, where are people going? Please contact the Clerk using the contact form on this website with your comments, thanks.
Please note: the HWRC is now partially open for essential, pre-booked visits only. Please see this Swindon Borough Council page for details. You can now check the queues at the Waterside Park at Cheney Manor Waste and Recycling Centre through their live webcam. You can access the webcam and find other details about the Centre… read more
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
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
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 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
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