As the dark nights draw in across Swindon and winter really starts to bite, it’s worth thinking about how we can all make sure we’re looking after ourselves and staying well over the cold winter months. The NHS recently launched its annual winter campaign – Help Us Help You– which is here to help make… read more
(30 November and 1 December, 10am – 5pm) STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will be turned into a Christmas wonderland in two weeks’ time. Visitors will have the chance to buy festive treats and discover unique gift ideas thanks to 50 artisan market stalls displayed among the GWR story-telling exhibits and legendary… read more
Public consultation via SBC – please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk with any comments you wish to be considered. Dear Councillors, Consultation on BT programme of intended public payphone removals BT has instigated a public consultation on their proposals to remove 24 payphone callboxes within the Borough. Notices have been posted in each of the relevant phone boxes… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in November 2019 Welcome to our new Cllr The Parish Council welcomes Steve Duke as our newest Cllr. Steve has lived in Draycot Foliat for over 20 years with his family, and has served full time and now part time in the RAF for nearly 40 years. He… read more
We have been made aware of a significant number of garage break-ins resulting in the theft of bicycles and tools. Please see the following tips to help prevent thefts from garages: Register your valuable items such as bikes, electronics, tools etc. for free on www.Immobilise.com. Take pictures of valuables and record their serial numbers and… read more
Wednesday 4th December 6.00pm, New Road, opposite the War Memorial. Join us at 6.00pm for Carols by “Ten in a Bar” and the grand switch on, 1 child will have the opportunity to “Flick the switch”. (Drawn by a free raffle) Then to The Chiseldon Sports & Social Club on Draycot Road at 6.30pm onwards… read more
This year our wonderful volunteer sewing group have made the most beautiful ornaments which are decorating Avebury Manor – all in the theme of ‘Christmas carols’. Our highlight event of the season is Music, Lights and Merriment – with a Christmas Fair in the museum, the Devizes Town Band, wooden reindeer making and festive food… read more
Brighter Futures have the following exciting volunteering opportunities coming up: Brighter Futures Awareness Stand When: Saturday 16th November Where: Oasis Leisure Centre Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm We are looking for volunteers to run an awareness stand promoting the work of Brighter Futures and to sell our Christmas Raffle Tickets. We will provide you with leaflets,… read more
The Parish Council welcomes Steve Duke as our newest Cllr. Steve has lived in Draycot Foliat for over 20 years with his family, and has served full time and now part time in the RAF for nearly 40 years. He brings a great deal of organisational skills to the role and we are really pleased… read more
This winter, we will be able to do some more hedge laying. We will continue work along the stretch leading from Coate Water to the M4. Date: Sunday, December 1st Time: 10.00 – 3.00 Meeting location: see map below. Parking is available in the public car park at Coate Water (charges apply). Please wear suitable… read more
You are invited to The South Swindon Protection Group AGM on Monday 18th November 2019. Venue: Wanborough Village Hall Time: 7.30 PM The AGM should be completed within 20 minutes,and then we hope to open the meeting to give an update on the Inlands Farm planning application and unveil our new video. Agenda For AGM… read more
The Friends of the Railway Path are delighted to have all 3 of the information boards installed along the Railway Path. One tells the story of Chiseldon Camp, the military camp active from 1914 until 1962. A second shows the flowers and butterflies that can be found in the cutting near Whitefield Farm. The third… read more
A team of eight drivers and eight gritting lorries are on standby should Swindon be hit by freezing temperatures over the coming months. More than 500 tonnes of salt were delivered to Swindon Borough Council’s Waterside depot in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate during the summer, taking the road salt stockpile to over 1,300 tonnes. The… read more
High-tech cameras, drones and robots will be used to assess the current state of one of Swindon’s most notable heritage buildings. This week, drones will be sent into the Mechanics’ Institute to carry out a condition survey of the Grade II* listed building. As part of the Heritage Action Zone that was recently launched to… read more
A vital link road which will connect the New Eastern Villages with Commonhead roundabout has received a major funding boost from the Government. Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £19m from the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) to build the road from Commonhead roundabout to the north of Wanborough Road where it will link into… read more
Melksham Town Council have two open vacancies. Locum Clerk/Committee Clerk £21,166 – £22,911 We are looking to hire a short-term Committee Clerk to assist the council during the implementation of our staffing restructure. Working full time you would be responsible for the preparation of all our agendas, using the Modern.Gov Committee system, attendance at evening… read more
From Monday, 11 November we will begin the ground investigation work for the embankment at Hodson Road (adjacent to the M4). This means that the road will be closed for three weeks and a diversion through Wroughton will be in operation. Access for residents and local businesses will be maintained at all times.
JONNY May has been named on the wing for the England team that will start Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa. Chiseldon’s May retains his place in the side as England head coach Eddie Jones has named an unchanged XV from the one which started last weekend’s semi-final success over New Zealand.
Saturday, 30 November and Sunday, 1 December 2019 from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Book your tickets with STEAM Bringing to you, the sights and sounds of Christmas… Enjoy plenty of sparkles as you step into a wonderland of over 50 artisan market stalls set amidst iconic GWR locomotives and incredible story-telling displays. The combination of a… read more
Swindon Borough Council’s successful Temporary Winter Housing Provision (TWHP) scheme will return for a third consecutive year. The project, which will see a select number of homeless people given shelter during the cold winter period, will this year run for 12 weeks from Thursday, 2 January 2020. This year the scheme, which provides a safe… read more