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
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
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
We’re continuing to make good progress despite restrictions during the pandemic and changes in the way we work to ensure the safety of our workforce. Drainage and embankment works are progressing well in the north east corner of the site on the A419, see below We’ve started widening both the circulatory and the westbound off-slip… read more
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
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
Please view or download the pdf below for details. Carers’ Rights Day, Friday 11th November 2020
Please see information on the posters below.
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
“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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging eligible residents to book their free flu vaccination. This year, residents are being told that it is more important than ever to protect themselves, their family and their community against the flu. Every winter the flu circulates in the UK and puts huge pressure on NHS services, as well as… read more
We have received a thank you card from Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire. A thank you from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (PDF)
A scheme to improve road safety and ease congestion issues outside schools is being launched by Swindon Borough Council. The School Safe Environment Zones (SSEZ) scheme will run over the next five years. At the beginning of each of the five years, a list of schools will be identified. An annual budget of £100,000, funded… read more