SBC Update on Earthline activity outside Wroughton;

I am pleased to advise you that yesterday evening enforcement papers were served on Earthline pertaining to their activities at Wroughton Airfield. As you are aware, the company has undertaken some work there with a view to establishing an operating base, which does not have the benefit of planning permission on a site that is… read more

Chiseldon Parish Council Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage

Chiseldon Parish Council has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the council receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 in the UK or £10.75 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour…. read more

Volunteers Needed to Listen to Schoolchildren Read

Additional information: Schoolreaders is a national charity which recruits volunteers to go into schools that have asked for our help. We match them to a local primary school. Volunteers go in once a week to listen to children read, which has proved very successful before lockdown: at the beginning of March. we had 12,500 being… read more

Ways to Protect Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

For information about how Covid-19 pandemic may have impacted on our mental health and some positive actions we can make to reduce the impact, please visit: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-mental-health-infographic. There is also advice on how we can look out for signs and symptoms that our loved ones are struggling with their mental health and how to help… read more

Swindon: It’s up to all of us – coronavirus update

The latest newsletter from Swindon Borough Council includes: An update on the situation in Swindon from Steve Madden, Director of Public Health The latest Government updates Advice on car sharingLocal testing available A survey about coronavirus You can read the newsletter by following the link below. Swindon Borough Council – It’s Up to All of… read more

Summer Library Service Newsletter

The latest newsletter from the Swindon Library and Information Service is now available. Follow the link below to find out about the latest news, including progress towards  reopening. Swindon Library and Information Service Newsletter.

Planning applications S/20/0285 & S/20/0286 have been withdrawn

Planning applications S/20/0285 & S/20/0286. We are delighted to hear that these planning applications have now been withdrawn by Earthline. Ltd. You may have seen that a further application from the company had also recently been refused by SBC officers. This follows numerous objections on a number of grounds received by us from residents living… read more