Please see the letter below from Prospect Hospice. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of the team at Prospect Hospice. Every day I’m blown away by the determination and generosity of people like you – our supporters, our patients, their families, and our community. This really is a special place. Which is why it’s… read more
The Council wanted to update parishioners with regards to the grass cutting at the above locations. In 2023 the council did a tender review for the grass cutting. As a result of this a new contractor was selected for 2024 and future years. The new contractor started in March/April 2024 and due to them being… read more
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in June’s edition: Neighbourhood Watch Week is here! It kicked off with The Big Lunch over the first weekend of June, and there’s plenty of activity to look out for during… read more
If you have a love of trees and a few hours to spare, we have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is looking to establish a network of ‘tree wardens’ covering every parish throughout Swindon, as part of their partnership with the Council. Whether you’re looking to get your hands in the… read more
From a local resident: Would anyone be interested in meeting up for the odd walk whether it’s 20mins or a few hours? I have spoken to a couple of people recently who enjoy walking but don’t like going out on their own. I have done a lot of lone walking but I do enjoy the… read more
Our grass cutting contractor, has decided to end the contract with the Parish Council with immediate effect. The council will put into place interim measures to get the grass cut whilst we go out to tender. Please bear with us whilst we get areas back up to the required standards.
The Parish Council wanted to remember and recognise the 80th D Day anniversary on 6th June. We talked to our handyman Graham about adding some of our Union flags to the area. He wanted to provide some armed forces flags and we are really pleased with the result. From left to right the flags are:… read more
Here’s some key things to know ahead of the UK General Election taking place on 4 July: If you’re not already registered to vote, the deadline to register is midnight on Tuesday, 18 June. You only need to register once – not for every election. You’ll need to register again if you’ve changed your name,… read more
The 18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole mini golf course at Coate Water have been closed since the pandemic, but not for much longer! Work has begun to reopen the space including mowing and preparing the greens, repairing the irrigation systems and checking the equipment is available and ready to be used. The course will be… read more
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the new Energy Price Cap rates, with prices set to fall by seven per cent on average from 1 July to 31 September. However, energy bills remain much higher than before the energy crisis began. In the Swindon area, 9.8 per cent of residents spend more than 10 per cent… read more
Come along to the Liddington summer fete – 15th June 2024. From 1pm until dusk. Liddington playing field and All Saints Church. Tickets: £3 – free for kids. Includes: Bar Live Music BBQ Dog Show …and more! Contact: Liddington.fete@btinternet.com or call John: 01793 791396
Please see the poster below for details on the Swindon railway village museum, and free guided tours. For more infomration and booking please email dan@mechanics-trust.org.uk. Further details available on the Swindon Heritage Preservation website.
We’re delighted to bring you some images from the first Washpool duck race this weekend. All profits will go to maintaining the site and caring for the 6 sheep.
Today (May 21), HMICFRS has confirmed Wiltshire Police has been taken out of the Engage phase of its performance monitoring process due to significant improvements made It was given the Engage status in 2022 but has made sustained improvements to the service provided to the public under the leadership of Chief Constable Catherine Roper She… read more
You are invited to join us and Clive Setter from Heartsafe for an online training and Q&A session on how our parish defibrillators work. PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK WHO CAN EMAIL YOU THE MS TEAMS LINK. clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk If required the meeting ID is 339 607 544 393 The password is BabFz4 We advise downloading… read more
SBC is administering an extra £1.5 million in Government funding to support Swindon residents most impacted by high living costs. Originally announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Budget, the six month extension to the Household Support Fund (April to September 2024) came after Councillor Jim Robbins, Leader of Swindon Borough Council, joined more than… read more
Thank you to everyone who came along on Saturday 18th May for the annual litter pick. We didn’t get a group photo this year but well done to everyone who came along. We collected a trailer load of waste between us.
On Thursday 30th May 7.30pm at the Old Chapel on Butts Road the Council will have their Planning, Highways and Transport meeting. Our Neighbourhood Plan consultant Andrea Pellegram will be in attendance to go over the final changes of the draft plan after the Regulation 14 consultation feedback was received. The public are welcome to… read more
An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this year. Swindon Borough Council has exchanged contracts with SevenCapital on a new development agreement which will allow the developer to agree terms with a tenant to run the iconic facility and finalise plans to… read more
Swindon Carers Centre is inviting people to support unpaid carers during Carers Week (June 10 – 16). An unpaid carer is anyone looking after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of an illness, frailty, disability, mental health condition or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. Swindon Carers Centre is… read more