Nov 17 2016

Chiseldon Tennis Club Update

Chiseldon Tennis Club had a very successful Quiz Night at the Memorial Hall on November 12th where we raised £482.00 for the club !!  It was a good evening with a lovely ploughman’s supper and very successful raffle. Many thanks to Ruth and Rachel for the supper, to Margaret for the Quiz and Carol for being… read more

Nov 17 2016

The Ridgeway Bell

Did you know how much useful local information the Ridgeway Bell holds? As well as church information and dates of local events and club meets, it also has local trades people and shops advertising, articles of local interest, and write ups from all areas of local life that would be of interest. I was impressed… read more

Nov 17 2016

Hodson Road parking situation near roundabout

PC Sophia Best has received details of the parking situation on Hodson Road near the roundabout and has advised that officers will monitor the area and that any offenses or obstructions identified will be dealt with accordingly. Meanwhile our Ward Cllr Eric Shaw continues to talk to SBC for a long term solution.

Nov 16 2016

Friends of the Path update

We have just spent a nice day on the path in the sun, meeting lots of people also enjoying it.  We concentrated on removing thorns from the verge north of Dukesmead Kennels.  This means that there will be fewer sharp thorns falling across at head height, and it will be easier to keep the verge… read more

Nov 11 2016

M4 J16 works

Preparatory work for Junction 16 improvements well underway Work to build the contractor’s site compound off Hay Lane has continued with the installation of the main site offices.  Vegetation clearance, trial holes, work entrances, and other works needed to get the junction ready for construction are underway, and the temporary 40mph speed limit has now… read more

Nov 11 2016

Benefits Cap

The Benefits Cap, which limits the amount of Welfare Benefit a household can receive, is being reduced from 7th November 2016. The amount that families, couples and lone parents can receive will be £385 per week (£20,000 per annum) and £258 per week (£13,400 p.a.) for single persons. Households are exempt from the cap, if… read more

Nov 11 2016

M4 J15 update

A press release has been issued which states that J15 will be upgraded as part of SBC’s drive to improve key highway interchanges. Jointly funded by Highways England and developers contributions (Persimmon and Redrow) The work is to include: Widening of the southbound carriageway of the A419 to the M4 eastbound. Dedicated left turn slip… read more

Nov 9 2016

Road Safety around Chiseldon Village

The Parish Council have asked SBC for assistance with speed calming issues around Chiseldon Village, we have the following updates from our Ward Councillors: Turning Mirror when exiting Turnball onto Hodson Road: “As funding is limited, requests are priority based, if pictures can be taken of parked vehicles in Turnball to illustrate the issues that… read more

Nov 4 2016

Full Council meeting on 14th November

Full Council meeting on 14th November at the Recreation Hall. The meeting will start at 7.30 with the usual council matters, we are aiming to start the agenda item about the Build Out as close to 8.00pm as possible. Please note this is part of the full council meeting and not a separate meeting. The… read more

Nov 4 2016

Friends of the Work Path – 13th November workday

Our next workday will be on Sunday 13th November.  We will meet at 10:00 on the access road to Whitefield Farm, a little north of Ogbourne St George (see attached map).   We will be working to beat back bushes and improve width the stretch just south of where we park.   Please wear clothing… read more

Nov 4 2016

Bus Timetables change on Monday 7th November

The bus timetables change on Monday 7th November. All the timetable boards on the bus stops should have the new timetables attached now. The new 81 service will start then, and the service 80 will have some changes. Be aware that some of the morning services are running 5 minutes earlier so check your journey… read more