Chiseldon Parish Council is providing this message on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health and change people’s behaviour. Victims often feel guilty, ashamed, and blame themselves. Witnessing street harassment and not safely… read more
With the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral being marked as a bank holiday, some changes will be made to Swindon Borough Council’s services on Monday (19 September). Waste and recycling collections will take place, but the crews will be starting at an earlier time to allow them to complete their rounds before… read more
2 sets of large double doors at Chiseldon Parish Council Chapel and Museum to be sanded back, filled as required and re-painted in a suitable colour external paint. All noticeboards to be removed before work takes place and re-fitted afterwards. Ironwork to be removed or covered as required to avoid being painted over or damaged.”… read more
Please download the following flyer for a list of events taking place at Avebury in September and October 2022. Details are also available in an accessible format on our events page. National Trust Avebury – What’s On Sep Oct 2022D
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that around 1.1 million families receiving tax credits will get their first cost-of-living payment from 2 September. The £326 payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax credit-only customers’ bank accounts between 2 and 7 September. The second payment of £324 will be issued later this year – from… read more
Traffic Restrictions High Street, Swindon – 05 September – 13 October Delays likely – Diversion route Name: Diversion Location: Station Road Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks Responsibility for event: Swindon Borough Council Current status: Planned High Street, Swindon – 05 September – 13 October Delays likely – Road closure Name: High Street,… read more
From today (7 September), around four million people most vulnerable to COVID-19 will start to be invited to book in their COVID-19 booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for autumn boosters. The National Booking Service went live this morning with frontline health and care workers, immunosuppressed people, and people aged over… read more
After Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II today (08 September), Swindon Borough Council has offered their condolences to the Royal Family. At the Civic Offices, the flags have been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect. A condolence book will soon be made available on the homepage of… read more
Holy Cross church will be open on Saturday morning. There will be a special church service in memory of the Queen on Sunday 18th September 10.30.
Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order… read more
1926 – 2022 The Members of Chiseldon Parish Council are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication and service to the country and its citizens was unwavering. We join the nation in mourning her passing and offer our sincere condolences to her family. Messages of Condolence… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in August 2022 Neighbourhood Plan Housing needs Questionnaire From Monday 1st August our volunteers have been hand delivering a Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Questionnaire to all households in the parish. We hope to have finished delivery at the time of printing this article. The questionnaire is really important… read more
From 4 September Fleming Way will be closed for restructuring work. All buses will need to have a new timetable, details can be found on the Swindon Bus website.
Experience the amazing detail of 23 of the UK’s finest model railway layouts that will be uniquely displayed alongside iconic Swindon-built locomotives. You’ll also see live steam as Hatch Heritage & Stem Engineers display a selection of their vintage traction engines, plus new special exhibitions, unique trade stands and modelling demos. This year’s event will be held… read more
This Order is being introduced for Wales and West Utilities to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Turnball outside No’s 4 to 7 Alternative Route – via Turnball, New Road, May’s Lane and vice versa The Order comes into the force on the 3 October 2022 for 6 months but it… read more
One of the biggest regeneration schemes ever seen in Swindon will reach a significant milestone this weekend. Fleming Way will close from this Sunday (4 Sep), to pave the way for a major redevelopment, which will act as a catalyst for further investment in the area. Over the next three years, Swindon Borough Council is… read more
A message from Chiseldon and Wroughton Parish Cllrs: Overnight closure of Brimble Hill – from the junction with Hodson Road in Chiseldon to Junction with Dairy Hill in Wroughton on 15th September for 1 Night between the hours 20:00-06:00 only. Councillors Jenny Jefferies and Lawrence Elliott in Chiseldon and Councillors Cathy Martyn, David Martyn, Brian… read more
Park Yoga aims to connect people to the natural outdoors, through a relaxing, energising and breathtaking yoga session, improving wellbeing and creating a positive ripple effect throughout communities. Come and try a FREE one-off outdoor yoga session At Hoopers Field Wanborough, SN4 0AN 9.30 – 10.30am Saturday 3rd September Open to everyone & anyone Just… read more
In this edition: What it means to be an ‘active bystander’ Our new Community Safety Charter Creating inclusive communities Keeping your home secure whilst on holiday Discounted product offers Download the August edition of Neighbourhoood Watch ‘Our News'(pdf, 1.6 mb)
In celebration of Coate Water’s 200 year anniversary, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has loaned a selection of artwork to display at Richard Jefferies Museum. This work is facilitated through the Art on Tour programme, which makes Swindon’s art collection accessible through partnerships across the Borough. The exhibition, Coate 200, will show artworks inspired by… read more