Lydiard House Museum to reopen with new special exhibition and family activity for Easter
The historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum are reopening this April with a new special exhibition and family activity in time for the Easter holidays. Lydiard House is a striking Grade I listed building set within 260 acres of stunning historic landscape at Lydiard Park, Swindon. Home to the St John family for over 500… read more
Extension of green partnership to go before Swindon Council’s Cabinet
A partnership, which has created forest meadows and wildlife corridors across Swindon, could be extended under plans to go before councillors. Swindon Borough Council is looking to build on its work with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (the Trust) to greatly expand the number of woodland, grassland and wildflower sites across the Borough. The partnership, through the… read more
Council’s Cabinet to discuss Swindon’s green agenda
Senior councillors will be asked to approve plans to progress the Council’s contribution to the climate emergency at Wednesday’s (8 March) Cabinet meeting. An updated Net Zero Action Plan, first approved in July 2021, will go before Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet which sets out completed and ongoing actions to help the Council reach net zero… read more
Restoration of 1908 Ploughing Engine Owned by Chiseldon Foundry
We thank Dick Eastwood for supplying a fascinating story of a piece of Chiseldon’s history FOWLER 1908 RESTORATION Our congratulations go to Paul Ransley on his outstanding restoration of Fowler number 1908 of 1873 which propelled itself under steam for the first time in 92 years on 13th August. A month later the rope was… read more
Council lays bare its budget challenges as council tax bills delivered
The eye-watering cost of social care will be presented to all households in Swindon when council tax bills begin dropping on doormats this week. A brightly coloured booklet will be included with people’s annual council tax bills explaining how Swindon Borough Council spends its money and how 80 per cent of its day-to-day budget pays… read more
Residents encouraged to get involved with Coronation celebrations
Local residents who wish to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort are being encouraged to visit Swindon Borough Council’s website for advice and guidance. Marking the first Coronation since 1953, celebrations are being held across the UK and the Commonwealth, with an extra bank holiday Monday being… read more
Families SEND News Splash
The SEND newsletter is a parent carer monthly newsletter developed following a request from families. View the February edition of SEND.
New Chief Constable joins Wiltshire Police
Today (27/02), Catherine Roper starts her tenure as the new Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police. Chief Constable Roper, who previously served as a Commander within the Metropolitan Police Service, takes over from Kier Pritchard. Later today, she will retake her attestation and swear her allegiance to King Charles III. She said: “It is an incredible… read more
Coming Soon, The Great British Spring Clean
Dust off your dusters, the Great British Spring Clean will be held in the parish on Sat 25th March 10am -12pm. Update: The Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road have kindly offered us the use of the carpark for people to meet up at 1.00am to collect supplies. Complimentary tea and coffee from the hotel… read more
On the Railway Path…
On Friday [10th February], a great team from Vets4Pets was out on the Railway Path working on a bank forming one side of a cutting in between Chiseldon and Ogbourne St George. The bank has been unaffected by fertiliser over the years, and has some nice grassland flowers growing in it, but is being encroached… read more
Public Notice – Temporary Speed Restriction at Commonhead Roundabout
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION – COMMONHEAD ROUNDABOUT This Order is being introduced to maintain a safe working zone for road works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding at a speed exceeding 20mph on Commonhead Roundabout as indicated by signs… read more
Notice of Casual Vacancy – Office of Councillor for Chiseldon Parish Council
Notice of Casual Vacancy PARISH OF CHISELDON 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 Steve Duke. In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day… read more
Tenant Focus – February 2023
Please follow the link to access the February 2023 edition of Tenant Focus. Tenant Focus – February 2023
Roadwork alerts from one.network
Alert name: Road works near Chiseldon Parish Displaying 1 traffic restriction and 2 roadworks Traffic Restrictions Sambre Road, Swindon 23 February – 06 March Delays likely – Road closure Name: Sambre Road, Swindon Location: Sambre Road Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks Responsibility for event: Swindon Borough Council Current status: Planned Roadworks Hodson Road,… read more
Castles Bike Ride, Sunday 4th June – Supporting Macmillan
From Castles’ website: “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We host an… read more
Swing into Summer concert at Wichelstowe, April 16th
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Getting ready to vote in May’s local elections
Any residents wishing to vote in the Borough and Parish elections on Thursday, 4 May need to make sure they’re registered to vote by 17 April. Voters normally only need to register once, but they will need to register again if they’ve changed their name, address or nationality. Voters will need to bring an accepted… read more
Highways News – Updates on Fleming Way, School Safety Zones and the latest roadworks
Please see the latest update from Highways News by following the link below: Highway News February 2023 Newsletter
Gravestone audit – public announcement
Please click the link to view or download this announcement. Public announcement for graveyard audit. Feb 23 The text of the announcement: