The new recycling containers should have been delivered by now. If you haven’t received yours, you can log it by visiting this page: Report a missing container (Please note – Wroughton is not a core library)
Swindon Borough Council invites you to attend a public event about Swindon’s heritage and plans for its future. This event will be hosted by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Jim Robbins and the Cabinet Member for Heritage, Arts & Culture, Cllr Marina Strinkovsky, and will launch a wider consultation to inform the Council’s future… read more
SBC update on new recycling system: The launch date is from week commencing Monday, 27 November Letters drop to 88,000 households informing of the new collection dates sent. All affected households should receive a letter this week. Mop up process has been activated for households who have not received food caddies and blue weighted bags. The letter to households… read more
This website from SSEN allows users to view where there are electric supply outages and to report these. Power Track (ssen.co.uk)
A proposal to refurbish one of the region’s most iconic leisure centres will be discussed by councillors next week (15 Nov). The Oasis Leisure Centre has been closed for almost three years after its operator at the time, GLL, said the facility was losing money and needed capital investment following the first COVID-19 lockdown. GLL… read more
See details in the pdf linked below: National Trust Avebury – What’s On Christmas 2023
For a review of 2022-2023 from the Parish Council’s Chairman, please view or download the pdf. You can find annual reviews of all the committees on our annual reports page.
From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in November’s edition: Trust your instincts – guidance to help protect against scams and fraud Applications now open for the winter 2023 Community Grants Fund ERA shares your… read more
The Parish Council are working on a project to try to get SBC to change some of our road speed limits to 20mph. We need to get public support for this scheme. Please use the attached link or QR code to access the questionnaire and give your opinion. The questionnaire is open until 15th December…. read more
Wroughton Social Group A friendly social group for anyone living with sight loss 1st Wednesday each month 10am to 12pm. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Devizes Road, Wroughton SN4 0RZ. Free parking available . Wroughton Advice Hub At this social group is also an advice hub where you can receive information, advice and practical help… read more
It’s the binfo you’ve been waiting for! Over the next few days, look out for your letter containing information on your new waste and recycling collection day, which will come into play from week commencing 27 November. We’ve now finished delivering the new recycling containers you’ll need ahead of the roll out of food waste… read more
If you received the first of three Government Cost of Living Payments back in April/May, look out for the next payment due between 31 October and 19 November. This is the second of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits…. read more
Communications between the Wiltshire Police Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner are shared for the interest and benefit of communities within Wiltshire. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, This week, I informed our communities of a significant service failure relating to Clare’s Law disclosures handled by Wiltshire Police. As I outlined publicly… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from October 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 October half term youth club with BEST We have 2 more sessions with BEST booked in. For Friday 20th and 27th October 10-12 at the… read more
This morning, in response to the latest weather forecast, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has moved to Yellow Alert status ahead of Storm Ciarán. It is due to hit central southern England overnight on Wednesday and continue into Thursday, leading to several hours of strong winds, heavy rain and a risk of localised flooding. At this… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council shares updates it receives which may be of interest to our residents. PCC Philip Wilkinson writes: Two years ago, I and the other four PCCs in the south west agreed to collaborate with our respective forces to target county lines drug networks, along with the anti-social behaviour drugs bring to local communities…. read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today (16 October) announced that more than three million households will be informed that they qualify for the Warm Home Discount. The automatic one-off £150 payment will help eligible, low-income customers in England, Scotland and Wales pay their energy bills over the winter. The government is today… read more
We have some additional information on the changes to the recycling scheme from SBC: Go live date is Mon 27th November Additional blue bags will be available from core libraries from early November for residents who feel they need more than one, for a limited period of time. Residents are being encouraged to crush contents,… read more