The government is encouraging people on low incomes to check if they can benefit from a £150 rebate on their energy bills. The help is available to over three million households in Great Britain that are most at risk of fuel poverty, with many receiving the discount automatically. However, some customers in England and Wales… read more
On 20 January, the Department for Transport announced that passengers will have from 23 to 29 January to claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on cross-border trips… read more
The planning committee may consider and vote on 2 extra application at their meeting on 25th Jan, 7.30pm. They are: S/22/1170 revised. Change of use of the Stable Block and Cottage/Restaurant to provide 11no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), erection of 6no. dormer windows with associated infrastructure and landscaping. At: Burderop Cottage, Hodson Road Chiseldon… read more
There are 5 defibs around the parish: Red BT box at Badbury Outside the Calley Arms pub in Hodson. Outside Cameo hairdressers on High Street, Chiseldon Outside Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon Outside the pavilion wall in the middle of the Rec field – pedestrian access via Hodson Road and vehicle access via Norris… read more
After going live on 8th Jan with our NHP Regulation 14 public consultation we have had a few replies so far. We urge all residents to take a look at the draft plans and provide their feedback via the survey here: Give feedback via our survey. The plan is an important planning tool moving forward… read more
Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood. The Parish Council has completed its first draft of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a development vision for the area. We’re now seeking feedback on the proposals, with consultation open between Monday 8th January and Sunday, 18th February. Please… read more
CPC donated the proceeds of its marquee hire to help support Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Details are in the scan of the letter below.
Our crews are continuing their hard work to catch-up on the backlog of waste and recycling collections following the Christmas period. The current schedule suggests that we’re approx. 10,000 collections behind across the Borough, from a position of over 40,000 collections behind, with the service expected to return to normal through next week. We appreciate… read more
Public notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Pauline Barnes on 15.01.2024. Please see link for details. Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
View the latest update from Wiltshire’s Chief Constable to the PCC (pdf) Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents.
The January Edition of Our News, the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter, is now available to view or download below: January 2024 Newsletter – Our News Disclaimer: Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council…. read more
A new online engagement hub is available to encourage local people to have their say on the Council’s long-term priorities. It builds on a series of community engagement events starting next week and will share Swindon Borough Council’s draft Swindon Plan, which aims to deliver on the administration’s three priority missions for the Borough. Doing… read more
We managed to grab a corner of the new Coate Water walking map that SBC produced, to promote our very own Washpool site. You can see the map here if you are interested in reversing the route and walking via Washpool to Coate Water: Paths to Coate A walking and cycling route, with description and… read more
Approximately 200 tonnes of food waste has already been removed from Swindon’s general waste bins since the service rolled out across the Borough, which has saved the Council £30,000 in just two weeks. But what happens to it after it has been collected? Once we’ve collected your food waste, we handle it in the most environmentally-friendly… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, As this is the last fortnightly letter to you in 2023, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the past year of policing in Wiltshire: I hope the above gives… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from December 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Merry Christmas to all our residents from the Staff and Councillors at Chiseldon Parish Council. We wish you a restful happy time and a joyous new… read more
In November, a new donation of £133.33 was given to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance charity by the Parish Council for the loan of our two marquees earlier in the year. This brings the year’s total to £466, and the grand total to £1316. If you want to hire one of our marquees then please contact… read more
We have received the following from Citizens Advice, Swindon Our organisation runs on volunteer power so we would love to hear from you! If you feel inspired to volunteer your time, we are seeking help in the following roles: Advisers Assessors Receptionists Full training provided for all roles. A fantastic opportunity to meet like minded… read more
Councillors will be asked to endorse a plan to improve Swindon Borough Council’s Children’s Services after it was judged to be inadequate by Ofsted earlier this year. The Council’s Cabinet will be presented with the draft transformation plan at its meeting next Wednesday (13 Dec) and, if supported, it will then be signed off by… read more
Waste and recycling collections won’t be taking place on Monday 25 or Tuesday, 26 December. Residents who are due to have a collection on either of these days should put their waste or recycling out ready for collection by 6.30am on Wednesday, 27 December and leave it out until it’s collected. As the crews catch… read more