Road Closure Notices – May’s Lane and New Road

PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE  MAY’S LANE, CHISELDON This Order is being introduced for Openreach works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on May’s Lane between the junctions with New Road and Turnball. Alternative Route – via High Street, Station Road,… read more

Minimal changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year period

Swindon Borough Council’s Waste and Recycling crews will be out collecting as normal for the majority of the festive season, with only collections falling on Boxing Day (26 December) affected by changes to the usual collection schedule. Residents whose usual waste and recycling collection falls on Monday, 26 December are advised to put their waste… read more

Ridgeway View Family Practice – Myth Buster!

A message from Ridgeway View Family Practice: Given the recent speculation on social media, we would like to reassure our patients and community that the front desk at Station House Surgery will NOT be closing! A member of staff will be available at Station House Surgery to support with basic queries and distribute medication, during… read more

Brighter Futures — Good News

Please see the attached document for news from the Brighter Futures, the registered charity of Great Western Hospital, Swindon. Includes details of the opening of the Radiotherapy Centre. Brighter Futures Newsletter November 2022

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

On 2 December, the UK Health and Security Agency published an update on scarlet fever. There were 851 cases reported in week 46 of this year, compared to an average of 186 in preceding years. Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, individuals should look out for symptoms in… read more

Experience a Country House Christmas at Lydiard House Museum

Swindon’s historic Lydiard House Museum has unveiled its Christmas plans as staff prepare for the festive season. The Swindon Borough Council-owned museum will be inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the beautifully decorated halls for the festive season. From Wednesday 30 November, the elegant State Rooms of the Grade I listed house… read more

Support with Power Cuts and Energy Efficiency

Please see the attached poster for information. 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 the security or safety of any external websites.

Ridgeway Bell Articles – December 2022

 CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in November 2022 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Merry Christmas from everyone at Chiseldon Parish Council.  We hope you have a happy and relaxing festive period. Current Projects in… read more

Christmas Lights Switch On

  New Road – Wednesday 7th December 6pm Come and join us to switch the lights on and sing some carols. Charity raffle with some great prizes to be won. One lucky child will win the raffle to turn on the lights. Don’t forget the Xmas jumper conpetition!

2023 review of parliamentary boundaries

There is currently a stage 2 review of the parliamentary boundaries in this area which includes Chiseldon. The current proposal would remove Chiseldon from the South Swindon constituency where Sir Robert Buckland is our MP. It would then create a new constituency of East Wiltshire where elections would be held for an MP for that… read more

Youth Provision Questionnaire

The Parish Council are in the early stages of investigating creating a youth provision within the parish for children aged 10+ If you can help us by completing the following on-line questionnaire in the link below, or scan the QR code it would be appreciated. Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNKNX28

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