Launch of the new Swindon library service
Please click here for details of the new service.
Library Update
Wroughton and Swindon Libraries – changes from April 2017 Following on from my article last month we are now in the last few visits of the mobile library. Any member of this service should have had a letter from Swindon Borough Council. If you have not, please contract Allyson Jordan on 01793 466035 or email… read more
SBC Press Release for J16 M4
Major phase of work begins at Junction 16 Around 100,000 tonnes of clay will be transported onto Junction 16 of the M4 over the coming months as part of the latest phase of works to transform the key highway interchange. A dozen lorries this week began transporting the clay on to the site to raise… read more
Message from Acoustic in the Alley
Hi everyone, just to remind you that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 23rd March at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. We have the wonderful Linda Lee & Martin Hawes as our spot guests. Not to be missed –… read more
April Transport report
Transport Report – April 2017 Sorry – but the buses are changing again Although the last bus changes were back in November 2016, further changes will be happening with effect from Sunday 2 April. We would recommend that you get a copy of the new timetable, as the bus may go earlier or later than… read more
Emergency Services Show 2017
After a year’s break, the Emergency Services Show is back for 2017 – and it has a new home! The Show will be held in six months’ time, on Sunday 3 September at Cotswold Airport, just ten minutes north of the old showground at Hullavington. The event is organised by a charitable trust, made up… read more
Tennis Club open day Sunday 23rd April
Chiseldon Tennis Club are holding an Open Morning on Sunday April 23rd 10. – 1pm at the courts. We welcome new members, current members and people who would just like a knock about and to find out more details about the club. We will be providing hotdogs, tea, coffee and squash and look forward to… read more
Temporary closure of footpath 24 from 27th March for 6 months
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE PROW FOOTPATH 24 CHISELDON, SWINDON This Order is made on the grounds of public safety and will prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along the length of footpath 24 Chiseldon which connects to Day House Lane. Alternative Route… read more
Crime report Feb 2017
Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting Police Report for the period 1st – 28th February 2017 26/02/17 – Castleview Road – Garage Burglary – garage has been broken into during the early hours No items have been stolen. 26/02/17 – John Alder Close – Criminal damage – three reports received that white paint has been daubed on… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: March 2017 (April 2017 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: March 2017 (April 2017 issue) is now available.
Butts Road Cemetery broken tree branches
Butts Road Cemetery – one of the large trees behind the building on the path way has 2 broken branches. They will be removed on Saturday 11th March. In the meantime please spread the word that anyone visiting should avoid the tarmac path directly behind the Chapel building. Thanks
Parish Precept for 2017/18 and how your precept is spent
Please find below a statement and chart detailing the 2017/18 precept figures for the parish, how they were calculated and how they are going to be allocated. Precept statement and chart 2017/2018
March Full Council meeting agenda
Everyone is welcome to attend. Monday 13th March 7.30pm Rec Hall off Norris Close Click here for the agenda
Current Transport news from SBC (March 2017)
Works step up a gear at Junction 16 Works at Junction 16: Construction is now in full swing on both the eastbound and westbound off-slip roads, within the south side of the roundabout, and at the entrance to Upper Studley Farm. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor will start bringing a large volume of material… read more
Hodson Road Yellow Lines update
After contacting SBC Highways and Transport dept, we received the following update in regards to the yellow lines. To introduce a parking restriction involves a statutory process. An informal consultation will be carried out first for those who will be affected by the changes Once feedback has been considered a formal advertisement of the proposals… read more
Wroughton Library opening times from 1st April
Monday 13:00 – 17:00 Tuesday 11:00 – 15:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 13:00 – 17:00 Saturday 10:00 – 13:00
Dog Warden Update
Jordan McEwan the warden has advised that she will be visiting Castle View Road to do patrols and stick up extra fouling notices. She has asked that information about times of day or suspected dog owners are passed on to her for investigation. Castle View residents (and others) are welcome to contact her direct on:… read more
Information from SBC Library eNewsletter
From SBC Library eNewsletter: Need help to access support in critical aspects of your life – such as your health and wellbeing, money, benefits or work? Librarians have brought together some of their preferred and trusted websites in one convenient place! It’s called Information4living http://www.information4living.org.uk/ Fully searchable by postcode, the website links directly… read more
Burderop public meeting on Thursday 16th March 3-7pm
Public meeting held by City and Country on Thursday March 16th from 3-7pm at Burderop Park to hear more about the planning application proposed for the site.