by Rehab 4 Addiction The world is an overwhelming place at the moment. Anxiety and uncertainty are common emotions, with the Covid-19 lockdown easing, and social distancing measures changing almost weekly. This is why taking care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic is paramount. In fact, protecting your cognitive wellbeing has never been… read more
Local people are being asked to give feedback on the Council’s ambitious Carbon Reduction Strategy, which looks to make Council operations carbon neutral by 2030, along with wider plans to lead the entire borough towards net zero by 2050, delivering on Government targets. The consultation, which can be accessed by visiting the Council’s website, will… read more
We are now over a week into the four week period of new national restrictions in force in England until 2 December. We continue to see a rise in Swindon’s case rate – there will be a time lag before the impact of the national restrictions shows up in the data. As of today (13… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council needs you! We are calling for community heroes to put themselves forward for one of FIVE vacancies on our local Parish Council. We want people of all backgrounds and experience to represent the community and help #MakeAChange. There are five simple steps to becoming a Chiseldon Parish Councillor: Contact the clerk to… read more
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School’s head boy and head girl represented the school at the Cenotaph today to lay a wreath in remembrance. Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/Chiseldon-Primary-Nursery-School-101903164549396/videos/361249851643536/
Thousands of local people who have been identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus will receive a letter from Swindon Borough Council over the coming days. The letter, which is being sent out to around 8,000 residents, sets out the local support available to vulnerable residents who do not have any support… read more
New stock of the Chiseldon Local History Group Calendars is now in, the first batch sold out so we have ordered some more. They are on sale in Oakley’s on the High Street, £5 each. If you can’t get to Chiseldon to buy yours, message me and we will try to help.
The footpath between the allotments on New Road and the Farm Shop will be shut from Monday 30th Nov for 4/5 days. SSE need to drill some test bore holes to make sure that when the underground cable ruptured earlier in the year, the oil leak didn’t contaminate the ground. Signage and barriers will be… read more
Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health The next four weeks will be challenging for all of us, as we live with the new national restrictions now in force in England until 2 December. But the Government’s decision to introduce them, agreed by Parliament, was informed by clear evidence that hospitals across the region… read more
A message from your Housing team As we move into a new lockdown please follow the guidance to keep yourself and your family safe. You must: Stay at home, except for specific purposes Avoid meeting people you do not live with, except for specific purposes Close certain businesses and venues The Government’s overarching health messages… read more
This year’s Remembrance Sunday was a little different.
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails. Between January 2020 and September 2020, 21,349 crime reports were made to Action Fraud about fake PayPal emails. Victims reported losing a total of £7,891,077.44 during this time. Those targeted included people selling jewellery, furniture and… read more
This month we introduce you to our new Spotlight on Associations feature starring Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch, and our new cybercrime campaign which we will be launching imminently. We take a moment to celebrate our volunteers and the fantastic contributions they have made, and we share ways in which we can support you through the Covid-19… read more
Swindon Borough Council is to receive £650,000 from the Government to provide secure accommodation for rough sleepers. The money will allow the Council to provide ‘move on’ accommodation for people sleeping rough, or at risk of sleeping rough. It is part of the Government’s Next Steps Accommodation Programme, which supports local authorities and their partners… read more
New national restrictions which come into force from tomorrow (5 November) are expected to have minimal impact on council services. In line with the national guidance, Swindon Borough Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will remain open, with the current booking system in place to allow for social distancing on site and to ensure residents… read more
This year, in line with government guidance, Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) at home. In light of the new lockdown restrictions, which came into force today (5 Nov), the Government has issued guidance to local authorities across England to ensure that the public is able to honour Remembrance… read more
Please see the poster below for details.
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
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
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