Full Council Agenda 13th Feb 2017
Agenda for the meeting is attached. All residents welcome. 7.30pm Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Full council agenda 13.2.17
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.
February Borough and Parish Surgery
The Feb Borough/Parish surgery is this Saturday 4th Feb at the Patriot’s Arms from 11.30 to 12.30. Please pop in if you have any issues you want to discuss.
Dog mess on Castle View Road green area
To the 1% of dog walkers who do not clean up after their dogs and put their dogs mess in the red dog bin provided – Chiseldon Parish Council would have no choice but to ban dogs from this area if the situation doesn’t improve. It is obvious that children use this area so please… read more
Next Council meetings
Next Council meetings: 6th Feb Planning 7.00pm 13th Feb Full Council 7.30 16th Feb Environment – 7.00 20th Feb Recreation – 7.00 All at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. All welcome as each meeting has a public recess.
Recycling
Just a reminder that SBC may not take cardboard with the recycling collections if it’s not folded or broken up inside the boxes and also must be dry. Black plastic is also not recyclable in Swindon so please don’t add it to your plastic recycling. Thanks
Children’s Tennis Coaching Courses
Held in our very own local Tennis Courts, off Norris Close in Chiseldon. We have the best facilities in the area, come along and check them out.
M4 J16 work
Motorists warned of Junction 16 slip road closures Construction work is now back in full swing at Junction 16, with good progress being made on all areas currently being worked on. The eastbound exit slip remains reduced to one lane between approximately 9am and 4pm, subject to traffic volumes, while other traffic management is implemented throughout… read more
SBC update on new policing model
Within this bulletin from SBC is a detailed article in regards to the new police model. Bulletin 849 – 19 January 2017
What’s on in February 2017
WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY 30 January Neighbourhood Watch Meeting. Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 4 February Borough Councillors’ Surgery, The Patriots Arms 11.30am – 12.30pm. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. 6 February Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12noon 7 February Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 8 February Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9… read more
Friends of the Path workday update
Just had a lovely long morning out in the warm (yes!) sunshine. We completed c.15m of hedge (you can see below something of the difference) and said hello to a lot of passersby out enjoying themselves in various way. I’ll send round shortly a list of future dates. Best wishes Dick
MESSAGE FROM WILTSHIRE POLICE
Tell us how we’re doing… Assistant Chief Constable Kier Pritchard from Wiltshire Police will be hosting a DROP IN SESSION Come along and discuss policing with your local Superintendent and core members of your local policing team Tea and coffee available Friday 27th Jan, Broadgreen Community Centre, Gladstone Street, Swindon, 9.30 to 11.30am
Meeting for Neighbourhood Watch 30th Jan 7.30 Recreation Hall – all welcome
Our first NW meeting will take place on Monday 30th January commencing at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall – it will be warm! Agenda to include: Crime data for December Contributions from local members Cyber crime update – regional NW meeting I attended at Gloucs Police HQ The future role of NW in our local community Feedback from… read more
Friends of the Railway path work day. Sun 22nd Jan 10.00am
More hedging! We will continue hedge making: this time on the stretch of path leading from Coate Water to the motorway. On Sunday January 22nd we will meet at 10.00 on the path between Coate Water Country Park and the motorway (near SU 178 816). A location map should be visible below. You can, of… read more
Feb 2017 Transport report
Click here for the latest Transport report from Cllr David Hill
Acoustic in the Alley
Acoustic in the Alley now has its own website. Here it is if you’d like to take a look: https://acousticinthealley.wordpress.com/ Having had a spot each month over 2016 and 2015, the decision has been made for 2017 to have a quarterly spot. This will give us more time for singarounds. This will be reviewed again… read more