Temporary road closure – Station Road, Chiseldon

PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE  – STATION ROAD, CHISELDON   This Order is being introduced for OPENREACH works and will impose a restriction on driving on Station Road outside No’s 33, 54 and 57. Traffic to be diverted via B4005 New… read more

Table tennis at the Rec Hall is just £7 an hour!

Just a reminder that we hire out the Recreation Hall (off Norris Close) with its table tennis kit for £7.00 per hour. To book, please contact the town clerk, giving as much notice as possible. Email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk Phone: 01793 740744

PCC August Column: Have your say on rural crime

In a rural county like Wiltshire, it’s so important to keep on top of how Wiltshire Police are responding to and dealing with all forms of rural crime. Recently we’ve seen a few cases of fly-tipping and hare coursing which is just not acceptable. Work is continuing to improve this as a police force, and… read more

Parish planters – with thanks to our volunteer.

Many thanks to our newest volunteer for planting up some of the parish planters for us.  The Parish Council buys the plants annually and we rely on volunteers to plant, weed and water them.  Spring bulbs are also planted.

Have your say: how you can help with our election cycle consultation

From today (14 August) to 25 September, Swindon Borough Council is running a public consultation inviting views on how often it holds elections. We’d really appreciate your help to: Complete the online consultation form on behalf of your organisation Spread the word about the consultation with residents in your network who may be interested in taking… read more

Temporary Closure of Medbourne Lane, Swindon

PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL   SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE  – MEDBOURNE LANE, SWINDON   This Order is being introduced for OPENREACH works and will impose a restriction on driving on Medbourne Lane next to Elmcroft. Traffic to be diverted via Medbourne Lane, Medbourne Road,… read more

Swindon Libraries & Information Service August Newsletter

“Our biggest children’s event, the Summer Reading Challenge, has launched and we’re delighted that so many children have already signed up! It runs until Saturday 9 September, so there is still plenty of time to register and collect a free activity pack. However stocks are limited, so call in and see us soon so you don’t… read more

Children can visit STEAM for just £1 this summer!

Up to four children (aged 3 – 15yrs) can visit STEAM for £1 each between 22 July and 4 September when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Under 3s go FREE! Please see this STEAM museum page for details.

Local news, events and updates from Swindon Borough Council

SBC’s latest updates contains items on: Donating food, household items and toiletries to help residents in crisis Free summer activities for 10,000 Swindon children Free upgrades to your home’s energy efficiency The solar panel and battery storage group-buying scheme Sending ‘Letters to Heaven’ and much more! You can read the newsletter from the link below…. read more

Venues prepare for plastic ban this October

Venues owned and operated by Swindon Borough Council are preparing for the England-wide ban on single-use plastics, which comes into effect from October. From 1 October, a new law will ban businesses from supplying, selling or offering certain single-use plastic items including plates, bowls, cutlery, trays, polystyrene cups and food containers. It is expected that… read more

Young people in Swindon to benefit from anti-social behaviour reduction programme

Hundreds of young people in Swindon benefit from programme designed to reduce anti-social behaviour Swindon Borough Council has used funding from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund to commission programmes to be run in schools and colleges to help educate students and reduce anti-social behaviour. The Council was given £1.4m in the latest round of funding,… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – August 2023

CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Free Summer youth club! Please spread the word.  The council has signed up with BEST www.bestrust.co.uk to provide some free youth… read more

HMRC or Creditor Issues

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. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. 2023, YOUR BUSINESS & THE YEAR AHEAD Have… read more

Weekly food waste collections being rolled out across Swindon this autumn

The countdown to the biggest change in waste and recycling services in Swindon for 15 years will begin in earnest over the next few months when new recycling containers start being delivered to residents. And, households are being encouraged to put their new containers in a safe place until the new collections begin being rolled… read more

Good news from Brighter Futures

The July 2023 update from Brighter Futures – the registered charity of Great Western Hospitals Trust – is here. Please follow the link below to view the pdf. Brighter Futures update – July 2023