New swing seats at Castle View play area
The Parish Council has installed some lovely new swing seats at Castle View play area last week. The old ones were at the end of their life.
The November edition of OUR NEWS (Neighbourhood Watch) is here
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring… read more
Council’s culture has undergone a “sea change” says Local Government Association
Efforts to embed an open, transparent and collaborative culture at Swindon Borough Council have been recognised in a report by the Local Government Association (LGA). In September 2024, the Council invited a team of senior councillors and officers from other local authorities to undertake a ‘Corporate Peer Challenge’, which included a four day onsite visit… read more
Christmas comes to Swindon this month: 23rd November Lights Switch-On
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town. The Christmas light switch-on in Swindon town centre will kick-off local events on Saturday 23 November from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Read more about Swindon Christmas events, including the Christmas Market, Christmas at STEAM, and the… read more
Get Festive in Swindon: Julia’s House Christmas Evening
Are you looking for a special way to welcome in the festive season? Spend a magical evening with Julia’s House at Christ Church in Swindon, and help support local families caring for seriously ill children this Christmas. ✨ Sing along to your favourite carols Join in with us as we sing timeless Christmas carols together. Special performance… read more
Be vigilant against vehicle crime. Protect your van!
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. We are currently seeing high levels of vehicle crime… read more
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
N.B. You can see original article, including artist’s rendering of the proposed venue, here. Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November). Analysis by theatre specialists has concluded that Swindon is well placed to… read more
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November). The eight ambitions, set out in a draft document called ‘Heart of Swindon’, are the result of a Council-coordinated effort to seek the expertise and input of partners including… read more
Is your wardrobe winter-ready?
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Everyone has a right to well-fitting clothing, and as… read more
Household eligibility for winter support schemes
On 1st November, the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reminded households receiving certain benefits, including Pension Credit, that they could be eligible for extra money to help keep warm during the cold weather until the end of March 2025. DWP’s Cold Weather Payments are an automatic bank… read more
Exciting Volunteering Opportunities from Brighter Futures
Chiseldon Parish Council has received the following communication from Brighter Futures. CPC publishes information on events, services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external… read more
Consultation – Enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at council meetings
On 24th October, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, announced in her speech to the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, the launch of a government consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at council meetings. This consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing… read more
Swindon residents invited to share their views on the town
Plans to create a vibrant town centre will be among the topics being discussed at a series of resident engagement events taking place next month. Swindon Borough Council is holding further ‘Let’s talk Swindon’ events during November to give residents the chance to share their ideas, views and feedback on the performance of the local… read more
Council ready for winter with new vehicles and 2,000 tonnes of salt
Eight new gritting vehicles will be on standby to deal with the worst of the weather as Swindon Borough Council makes its final preparations in the run-up to the winter months. The new vehicles, bought to replace the old ones which had reached the end of their life, will spread the 2,000-tonnes of salt the… read more
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town. Swindon Borough Council’s three museums are hosting a number of activities to keep families entertained over the October half-term and there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s tastes… Read the full… read more
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park and the trees are slowly transforming into beautiful gold, orange and crimson shades. Find out what’s happening across our Museum, Park and Hotel with this month’s roundup of news and events. Find out more from the Lydiard Park Newsletter