Swindon Borough Council has received high praise following the latest inspection of its Youth Justice Service (YJS). Inspectors from HM Inspectorate of Probation labelled the service ‘a credit to the town’ and gave it an ‘Outstanding’ rating (the highest it can give) after a recent visit. The YJS works with children aged 10 to 17… read more
Celebrities from the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon as the Stars of Time Comic Con returns to STEAM in June. On Saturday 24th June, fans of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Marvel, Star Wars and many more will have the opportunity to meet and experience different aspects of their favourite… read more
Join us on Chiseldon Recreation Field on Saturday 29th April for fun and entertainment, whilst supporting two fantastic charities – Brighter Futures and Prospect.
The Ridgeway is 50 years old! Throughout the year celebrations will be held highlighting the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the enjoyment it provides. There’s plenty of documentation available to help you make the most of this spectacular area. The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. Ridgeway National Trail… read more
Nearly two-thirds (65%)* of us are worried about our home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve our chances of being burgled. We have joined forces with our longstanding primary smart security partner, ERA Home Security, to bring you our Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign highlighting the… read more
Wiltshire Live’s article, 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories lists two of Chiseldon’s old railway stations. You can view the article using the link below. 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories
The proposed closure of New Road at the end of January has now been postponed due to the clash with the Turnball road closure works. Swindon Borough Council will advise when the works are re-scheduled and we will update this site and social media.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE CHISELDON ELVES! Chiseldon Guides and their community helpers would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone across the Parish who took part in last year’s Secret Santa project. The generosity of our local community was both humbling and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who dropped off food and festive… read more
N.B. In the article below, the council refers to Swindon Borough Council, not Chiseldon Parish Council. Over recent years, we have seen more and more properties affected by flooding during periods of significant rain. Flooding can be caused by rivers and watercourses overflowing; it can also be caused by drains and culverts being unable to… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Parish wide Christmas Newsletter We hope you enjoyed our Christmas newsletter and found it informative. Our volunteers worked hard in all… read more
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The government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. From 4 May, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions… read more
Message form Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the first edition of OUR NEWS for 2023 – our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. This edition covers articles on the new government emergency alerts system, how to prevent burglary and protect your friends from romance fraud, understanding ‘secured by design’,… read more
This is the first event for 2023 raising funds for The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust charity. 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… read more
CPC has received the following letter, thanking the community for the donations at the Christmas Lights event. The other £65 raised has been donated to Project Hospice. Thank you so much for the £65 donation collected at the Christmas Lights Event organised by Chiseldon Parish Council. We are so grateful for all the continued support… read more
Would you like to see Wiltshire Police receive more funding to continue investment in getting crime down, preventing crime, protecting the vulnerable and supporting victims across our county? These are just some of the seven questions that are part of the Police and Crime Commissioners precept survey. This will assist him with his decision to… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Survey monkey survey for Youth provision The Environment, General Purpose and Amenities Committee have created an on-line survey to gather views… read more
Christmas has come early for a number of community organisations and projects in Swindon after central government approved more than £3m in new funding. The Council will receive and distribute £3,279,686 from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which aims to build pride in places and increase the life opportunities for residents. A number of… read more
A proposal to make it easier for residents to access council services will be discussed by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet tomorrow (7 Dec). As more residents choose to use online services, the Council is looking to take its Customer Services function out into the community rather than provide services in a single town centre venue…. read more
The prices for table tennis in the Recreation Hall have now changed. They are: £7 per hour day time (up to 6pm) £10 per hour evening. (6pm onwards) We will require any children under 16 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact the clerk if you would like to book. clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk