What’s on at Avebury February and March 2025
See the link below for a pdf detailing events at Avebury during February and March. What’s On Avebury: February and March 2025
Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library
It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team. Working in partnership with Enterprise Works, a timber and fencing supplier committed to providing supported employment to adults with learning difficulties, and the Tenant Academy, the Council’s new Library of Things service… read more
Christmas recycling day changes to continue after successful trial
A change to waste and recycling collections across all households in Swindon was a “real success” and helped prevent a backlog of 40,000 missed collections over the festive period, according to the man in charge of waste at Swindon Borough Council. Councillor Chris Watts, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Transport, has confirmed that the… read more
Swindon Borough Council budget approved
Earlier this week (26 Feb), a Full Council meeting of all councillors discussed and voted on the 2025-26 Council budget, which sets out £188m to deliver services and support the Swindon Plan priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon. With the budget for social care services for children and adults forecasted to be at… read more
Notice of Casual Vacancy – Chiseldon Parish Council
PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward 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 James Whitehead on 25.02.2025 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order)
People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council. Riding e-bikes and e-scooters are among the activities the Council and Wiltshire Police want to ban as part of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Making the town centre… read more
Changes to grass cutting.
We received an updated cost list from our contractor in Nov 2024, for the 2025 grass cutting season. The costs were expected to be around £3000 extra per annum. After looking at the service for grass cutting that is currently provided, and the existing budget and proposed 2025/26 budget and precept, the EGPA committee made… read more
Headstart Skillz Easter Camp
Headstart Skillz Easter Camp – Chiseldon Club | Headstart Skillz Chiseldon Parish Council have approved payment of 4 sessions over Easter with Headstart Skillz so that Chiseldon Parish children can attend for free. There is no restriction on which 4 days you pick, and you can book more sessions at the standard Headstart rate. The… read more
Town centre landowners back transformation of Fleming Way
Two major landowners in the town centre have thrown their support behind the transformation of Fleming Way. FI Real Estate, which owns the Tri-Centre and Brunel Shopping Centre, along with Parade Swindon Limited, which controls the area including the old Debenhams building, have highlighted the regeneration work as a key reason for investing in the… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2025
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from Feb 2025 Website: www.chiseldon-pc.gov.uk The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 January and February Full Council meetings. Both of these meetings were inquorate as we did not have enough Cllrs to attend (5 are… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2025
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from January 2025 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 The parish council precept for the year starting 1st April 2025 will be £173,000. This is an increase from a static 2-year period of £160,000. Many… read more
Cabinet asked to approve £250m investment in council’s housing stock
Plans to invest more than £250m to raise the standard of council housing for families across Swindon are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (12 Feb). A new housing asset management strategy sets out how the Council plans to invest between £38m and £66m in each of the next five financial years… read more
New funding for additional SEND places in Swindon
The Council has been awarded more than £3.4m in funding by the Department of Education to increase capacity in new places. The funding is designed to improve existing education facilities for children and young people with SEND. Next Wednesday (12 February), as part of the Council’s Capital Programme for 2025/26, Cabinet Members will consider whether… read more
‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ eager to clear 200,000 bags of litter off Swindon Streets during 2025
With more and more residents of our town committed to a cleaner and greener Swindon, ‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ volunteers are calling on more support to get Swindon’s streets more clear of litter. As people embark on positive intentions for the year ahead, why not improve your physical health and wellbeing as well as make a… read more
A419/A417 Essential Maintenance – February and March 2025
Please view the pdf below for a comprehensive list of these planned maintenance works. A419/A417 Essential Maintenance, February and March 2025.
Saturday 8th February: Danny Kruger MP in Chiseldon to discuss local issues
Danny Kruger will be in Chiseldon at the Recreation Hall (by the tennis courts), at the end of Norris Close, SN4 0LP on the morning of Saturday, 8th February to meet residents of Chiseldon who would like to introduce themselves and discuss local issues. There is no need for an appointment – please come along between 11am and 12pm to say… read more
Deadline approaching for Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 comment submission
Just a reminder that Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan is now live. You have until 7th Feb 25 to submit your comments to Swindon Borough Council (SBC). Please visit the Neighbourhood Plan pages to read the consultation letter from SBC and accompanying documents.
Event: An Evening with Louise Hunt Skelley
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Washpool/WARP Facebook page
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