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 Sanjay Dogra and Raj Patel on 10th November 2022. In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months… read more
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
From the gates of Buckingham Palace to the grounds of Coate Water Country Park, a special tree has now found a new home in Swindon. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, The Queen’s Canopy of Trees sculpture consisted of 350 small trees that were supported by a steel structure built outside Buckingham Palace. Upon its completion, the… read more
The November Edition of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter ‘ Our Watch’ is now available to view or download: “With the cost of living crisis, many people are under financial strain. Our newsletter highlights were to go additional support and how to support others. We also look at: how to reduce your chances of being burgled… read more
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
This edition offers a sneak peek inside Zurich offices, information on COVID-19 booster jabs and much more. Click the link to see the latest SBC updates. Your Swindon 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… read more
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
Stay active, meet new people and help the most vulnerable in your local community Are you looking for a new volunteering role which will help make a difference to vulnerable and isolated people in your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people, keeping active and helping others? Your local Link Scheme or Community Minibus Group… read more
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
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
Every burglary victim knows the impact is deeper than simply having your possessions taken. Burglary violates a safe space and you expect the police to respond appropriately when you report it. Sadly, that expected police service when you are a home burglary victim has been severely lacking in recent years. This is consistent across the… read more
We are aware that small numbers of dead wild birds have been found at various locations in Swindon and that avian flu has been detected in some of the dead birds that were recovered and tested from Shaftesbury Lake. Wild birds are susceptible to a range of diseases and injuries and not all dead birds… read more
The STEAM Museum and Swindon Museum & Art Gallery are hosting their first archaeological conference this November. The conference is being held in honour of Bernard Phillips who was a leading member of Swindon’s archaeological community, and heavily involved in the excavations of its most iconic sites. The conference is a packed programme provided by… read more
Follow the link for the latest local news, events and updates from Swindon Brorough Council, including information on Covid-19 and Avian Flu. SBC local news, events and updates 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… read more
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are today (18 October) encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs. Families could save up to £2,000 a year towards their childcare costs to help pay for October half-term holiday clubs and wraparound care during the school terms. More than… read more
Museum trails, spooky arts and craft sessions, and new special exhibitions are just some of the many activities designed to keep families entertained in Swindon Borough Council-owned venues during October half term. Swindon’s STEAM Museum and Lydiard House Museum are both putting on activities which visitors of all ages can take part in. For more… read more
The government has today (4 October) announced that households receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will receive the second part of the £650 cost-of-living payment from 8 November, continuing through to the 23 November. Over 8 million families have already received the first cost-of-living payment, worth £326, which was sent out… read more
Polite reminder to everyone that the Rec. field should not be used for informal family events for bonfire night. There are no provisions in place for a safe event, and there is the risk of fire and damage to our buildings and surrounding homes. Please use your own garden or go to an organised event…. read more
From Neighbourhood Watch: Last month, we postponed our September newsletter to pay our respects to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This month we are pleased to bring you a double edition of OUR NEWS for October and September. In it, we provide expert advice and articles on everything from our crime and… read more