10 Warm and Welcome Spaces now open in Swindon in time for the winter

Warm and Welcome Spaces are existing spaces that are being promoted across Swindon this winter, and are available to anyone who might be struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. So far, 10 Swindon Borough Council-run and community venues have been confirmed as being part of the scheme. Visitors won’t be asked why they’re there and there… read more

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson’s Column

Policing has been under the microscope in the last year and I don’t see this scrutiny letting up any time soon – and neither should it. The public want their police force to keep them safe, protect vulnerable people, put victims first, catch the criminals responsible, produce quality investigations and lock the bad ones up…. read more

Positions available at Chiseldon House Hotel & Restaurant

Chiseldon House Hotel and Restaurant is seeking to fill a number of posts. Please see the poster below for details. 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… read more

Playground update

We had some playground funds remaining at the end of the last financial year so purchased two small items which were installed last week after a few delays getting permissions sorted. We hope the kids like them!  

Wiltshire Police Chief Constable announces intention to retire

The Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Kier Pritchard, has today announced his intention to retire from his role at the end of his thirty years’ service in June 2023. Kier, who has been Chief Constable since March 2018, said: “I have served with Wiltshire Police for my entire career. The opportunity to lead this Force… read more

Help spread some Chiseldon Christmas cheer!

As the cost of living rises across the board, some households may find Christmas 2022 to be a challenging time. Would you like to help us spread some festive cheer through Chiseldon’s very own ‘Secret Santa’? Chiseldon Guides, assisted by community volunteers, are organising some special treats for people in need. The Guides are putting… read more

Range of proposals put forward to enhance Swindon’s country parks

Adventure golf and a home for an arts and crafts charity are among the proposals put forward to improve some of Swindon’s country parks. Earlier this year, Swindon Borough Council invited creative, civic-minded entrepreneurs to share their ideas on how the visitor experience at the Borough’s larger parks could be improved. In total, the Council… read more

Experience Christmas at STEAM this December!

        Saturday, 3 December and Sunday, 4 December 2022 10:00am – 5:00pm Following last year’s sell-out event, Christmas at STEAM will be returning in three weeks’ time for more festive magic! Browse over 50 artisan market stalls set amidst STEAM’s award-winning museum displays and iconic GWR locomotives. £3.50 for adults and £1… read more

Your chance to list your Christmas event

The Parish Council are putting together a parish wide newsletter to be delivered early December. If you have a Xmas event you want to have listed in the diary section then please let me know either on this post or by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk. We regret we cannot list anything other than date/time/location etc as the… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – November 2022

CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in October 2022 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Public Campaign for A346/New Road traffic lights The Parish Council have been trying for some time now to request traffic lights… read more

Ukrainian Cultural Evening, 4th November

Please see attached poster for your information, please feel free to share with friends and family. This free event has been organised by Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership. 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… read more

Safety warning ahead of Halloween

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to not let Halloween become scary for all the wrong reasons. Every year on 31 October, children and adults are injured in accidents where candles or fireworks have set fire to costumes and hair. Plastic capes and bin liners, often used as costumes, are also… read more