This local group has asked us to make residents aware of the following petition. (Please note this petition is not created or endorsed by Chiseldon Parish Council) Swindon Bicycle Users Group has started a petition to encourage provision of a dedicated cycle path between Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon, to avoid dangerous roads and the… read more
August Crime Statistics Burglary – 2 1 x Dwelling Burglary 2 x N/D Burglary 1 suspect arrested and all property recovered Theft – 10 9 related to commercial premises Violence against the Person – 9 6 offences related to the same parties Criminal Damage – 4 2 offences related to domestic situations 1 offence with… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: September 2016 (October 2016 issue) is now available.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to have a discussion about the New Road Build Out on Monday 12th September. We plan to have the discussion at the October full council meeting. Please remember that meeting on the 12th starts at 7.00pm
Parish Clerk update – After receiving extensive legal advice and guidance it will not be possible to hold a public discussion and subsequent Parish Council vote on the New Road Build Out on 12th Sept. This is mainly due to not all required information being available on this date. The Parish Council meeting will therefor… read more
The full council meeting will still be starting at the earlier time of 7.00pm at the Rec Hall, with a public recess at the start as usual. The last agenda item schedule for 8.00pm will be a discussion on the New Road Build Out. As usual, all residents are welcome to attend.
Our next workday is coming up, and because it’s the autumn after a good summer for growing, we will be cutting back scrub and vegetation to keep the path clear. Time: 10.00 on Saturday 17th September Location: We’ll meet on the access road to Whitefield Farm (near grid ref SU 199 761). This is… read more
Did you know that the Central Library is the home of Swindon’s fantastic Local Studies collection? We collect and preserve almost anything that’s ever been written or published about the Borough – including books, newspapers, maps, magazines, CDs, vinyl, postcards – and a HUGE collection of old Swindon photos from the 1850s to the… read more
This meeting will start at the earlier time of 7.00pm, and close at 8.00pm. All members of the public welcome. In the Recreation Hall, off Norris Close.
Update – we have been advised that this service is not in fact a free service and that there is a fee to pay for children travelling to school. Our apologies for this incorrect information. From 5th Sept 2016 the Ridgeway School are providing a service for children living in Badbury Park to be able… read more
Businesses are being warned to be vigilant after two recent reports of fraud in Swindon. The first incident occurred yesterday afternoon (25 August 2016) shortly before 3pm at a pub in Manchester Road. A man entered the premises posing as the owner of a nearby shop and offered to sell them a quantity of leftover… read more
Please see the attached document for details on how to hire the Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Click here.
Residents are reminded that any boundary hedges on their property that adjoin a public footpath are the responsibility of the home owner to maintain to allow clear access to the footpath. If access is not maintained then Chiseldon Parish Council will have the hedges cut for you and you will receive an invoice for this… read more
Please click here for the latest transport report from Cllr David Hill.
Swindon Borough Council are trialling a new scheme where residents can apply for a temporary free road closure, so that children’s play events can be held. It’s a chance for children to play together outside and for parents to meet up. If you would like to apply then please email playingout@swindon.gov.uk and also take a… read more
(Black dots indicate location of a bin) Please note there is also a bin at Ridgeway View, half way along Sambre Road.
I have in the office a copy of Swindon Borough Council’s “Approved, buy with confidence” list of traders for the Swindon area. These traders have been approved and vetted to ensure a good service. If you need a particular number (plumber, electrician etc) then let me know and I can pass their details on. I… read more
Further to my recent email informing you about the First World War Memorial Programme, a project to conserve and protect the nation’s war memorials to ensure they are fitting tributes for the future, I would like to invite you as Clerk of Chiseldon Parish Council to a free war memorials training workshop. Civic Voice is holding two… read more
Placing stones and boulders on grass verges: The Parish Council have been made aware by Swindon Borough Council that any individual that places boulders, stones or other obstructions on to public grass verges to protect grass from being parked on is legally liable for any damage, injury or incident that occurs as a result of… read more
The bus service pattern So what will the bus service look like in the future? Here’s a summary of what we expect: Monday to Saturday Frequent (at least half-hourly) daytime services to the Town Centre from all urban areas and from main settlements outside the urban area, including Highworth and Wroughton. This will include services… read more