Brighter Futures November E-Newsletter

Radiotherapy Appeal update Keep up to date with the progress on the construction of the Radiotherapy Centre! We are keen for you to see the progress of the build at every stage. Click here for full details. If you have Facebook, we have set up a Radiotherapy Centre Group where you can see additional photographs… read more

Swindon Libraries Newsletter – November 2020

A Perfect Time To Read The clocks have gone back, it’s getting colder and the nights are drawing in, what better way to spend your evening than snuggled up with a good read or two? As our opening hours have extended, now is the perfect time to return your old books and pick up some… read more

New National Restrictions from 5 November

Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available. Please view the latest Government guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?mc_cid=365fbc5323&mc_eid=e42e575539

We are here

Throughout lockdown, over Christmas or any when else if you are on your own and need help – please contact the Parish Council on clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk or 07570 167455. We will ask a volunteer to assist you where possible or signpost you to some help if it’s something we cannot help you with. We can help… read more

Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health

As you’ll know from the national and local news, we are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases across England, the UK, Europe and other parts of the world. At the end of September, the Government introduced three local COVID alert levels in England which set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what… read more

Extra efforts deployed to help keep town safe

This weekend will see the first patrol from Swindon’s Covid safety marshals. Using funding from Central Government, Swindon Borough Council is working with Wiltshire Police to keep people safe during busy periods of the evening in areas such as the Town Centre and Old Town. The Council’s Covid safety marshals will work alongside Police Community… read more

Council turns Swindon’s traffic lights green

Swindon’s traffic lights have been switched to LEDs as the Council moves towards a greener future. Sixty-seven of Swindon’s traffic light sites have been upgraded from halogen bulbs to low power environmentally friendly LEDs. The upgrade will save Swindon Borough Council more than £33,000 in energy and maintenance costs per year and will reduce the… read more

Carers Emergency Card Scheme (ECS)

Swindon Carers Centre in partnership with Swindon Borough Council and NHS Swindon CCG The ECS is about what would happen to your cared for (Dependant) in the event of a real emergency to you. The Carers ECS is now back up and running and we can offer ECS plans (and a credit card style ECS… read more

Council to upgrade Marlborough Road with new cycle lanes

Council to upgrade Marlborough Road with new cycle lanes Cycle lanes are to be installed on Marlborough Road to make it easier for people to get around Swindon on two wheels. From Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October, Swindon Borough Council will be installing advisory cycle lanes on Marlborough Road between the junction at… read more

Remembrance Events 2020

“Stay safe & remember at home” Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Swindon Branch of the Royal British Legion confirms with deep regret that there will be no formal Remembrance Day parade or church service held at the Swindon Town cenotaph in Regents Street, on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2020. It remains entirely a matter for… read more

Patient Newsletter & Flu Immunisation Program

Winter Patients Newsletter PDF Flu: answers to your questions PDF We are currently working through the following groups by appointment only: Patients over 65 years Patients under 65 who have the following risk factors: • Chronic respiratory disease, including asthma, on regular preventative treatment • Chronic renal disease • Chronic neurological disease, including stroke and… read more

Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health

Earlier this week the Government introduced a three tiered system of local ‘COVID Alert Levels’ in England. Every area of England now falls into three categories – medium, high or very high, depending on the local rate of infection. As Swindon’s infection rate currently remains significantly below the average in England, it falls under the… read more

Half term activities at Better

Looking for things to keep the kids entertained this October half term? Head to a Better centre in Swindon for a range of fun stuff to do! From Ice Skating to Trampolining, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family. Your safety is of the utmost importance to Better. To make sure your visit… read more

October half term camps

For ages 5-13years Dates are: Tuesday 27th October Wednesday 28th October Thursday 29th October Camps will run from 10-2.30pm with a drop off between 9.30-10am. Prices are £15 per day for non-members and £14 for one day and £12 for every other day you book for members. If you would like to know anymore information… read more

Swindon awarded funding for new electric vehicle charging points

Swindon is set to benefit from 22 new electric vehicle charging point parking bays thanks to a successful bid for government funding submitted by the Council. Earlier this year, Swindon Borough Council ran a survey to understand how residents might use electric vehicle charging points and where the demand was highest in the borough. Using… read more

Council encourages residents of all backgrounds to consider adoption

To coincide with National Adoption Week, Swindon Borough Council is supporting the national #YouCanAdopt campaign aimed at dispelling myths around adoption eligibility and encouraging more residents to consider the role. The Council is urging residents from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider becoming an adopter, to offer local children a more permanent and loving… read more

Proposed Traffic Order – Turnball, Chiseldon

PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and Parking Places Consolidation) Order 2017 (Variation No. 17) Order 2020 Notice is GIVEN of Swindon Borough Council’s intention to make the above Order under the provisions of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and The Traffic Management Act 2004, the effect of which is to… read more