Summer Reading Challenge 2018 Swindon Library’s Summer Reading Challenge returns for another year, and this time it has a comical theme to coincide with The Beano’s 8oth Birthday. The challenge, known as ‘Mischief Makers’, encourages children aged four years and older to visit their local libraries and enjoy books, audiobooks, e-books and e-magazines over the… read more
The Wroughton Library is temporarily located in the Alexandra Room of the Ellendune Centre and are currently looking to move to a bigger space (and that’ll probably be within the Ellendune still) so it is likely going to be in the Alex room for the foreseeable future. Their opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11am –… read more
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert. The musical extravaganza will take place on Thursday, 19 July and will showcase the very best of Swindon Young Musicians including the… read more
Due to an issue with our phone line there will be no phone contact available at the Clerk’s office for the next few days or so. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk and issues will be dealt with as normal.
Inconsiderate drivers who double park and block dropped kerbs and driveways could soon be fined under new powers that will be taken up by Swindon Borough Council later this year. Following a recent Cabinet meeting, the Council is proposing to implement powers under the Traffic Management Act which would see fines of up to £105… read more
The consultation meeting for a proposed development at Day House Lane will be repeated. This is due to an administrative error that advertised the wrong venue. More details can be found in an article by The Swindon Advertiser.
Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017). Previously when a young adult left the care system at the age of 18 they would receive support in the form of a personal advisor who would be available… read more
Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2018 Neighbourhood Watch The next Neighbourhood meeting is Monday 30th July and then 24th September 2018 at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for 2018 will be on the Parish Council website and also on the noticeboards at… read more
Council Launches Pothole Campaign Following Harsh Winter Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council. The month-long potholes campaign has been launched om the 18 June as the Council continues to repair the borough’s roads following the significant damage… read more
On Sunday the Washpool cleaned the the steps of the Church, as well as cutting back the surrounding vegetation. After a messy, wet winter and spring it is a much needed and welcome change of view.
The warm weather is bringing with it more opportunities for thieves and we have had three incidents reported. The first occurred on 25 June at a property on Highworth Road. At some point overnight a purse, wallet and cash were taken. Another burglary happened the same day just before 8:30 pm in Cricklade Road. In… read more
Warm Welcome to our newest Councillor We are very happy to welcome our new Councillor, Denise Rogers to the Parish Council. Denise lives in Badbury with her partner and dog and used to be a dance teacher among other things. She is a regular walker around the area with her dog and is looking forward… read more
A resident has supplied guidance notes for writing to Swindon Borough Council concerning S/OUT/18/0703 New Road Application. This document may help other residents to help them formulate their comments to SBC on the New Road planning application. View or download the guidance notes
The Old Chapel meeting room is for hire. Please see flyer below for details. Old Chapel Meeting Room hire
Please see the job advertisement below. D PCC for Wiltshire and Swindon
Swindon Borough Council has made the following media release: A Government-appointed planning inspector has dismissed an appeal against Swindon Borough Council’s refusal of a major town expansion application at Lotmead Farm, east of the A419. In June 2016, the Council refused two outline planning applications submitted by land promoters, Ainscough Strategic Land, for the development… read more
You can view or download the transport report below: July 2018 Transport Report
In 2016, a parish plan consultation was carried out by a group of volunteers who collated the replies and reported back to the Parish Council. This document was requested in connection with the recent planning application submitted to SBC for 30 houses on New Road in Chiseldon. View or download the Parish Plan Consultation
Rachel Davies who wrote this report has requested that you do not copy and paste large sections of the report. Please use it to guide you when writing your own comments to SBC. Development has consistently been opposed on this site. The primary purpose of the AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural… read more
Council to use £195,000 of Government funding to help town’s rough sleepers Proposals to help Swindon’s rough sleepers off the streets and into accommodation have been given a major boost. Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £194,125 by the Government to fund a range of measures to support those who find themselves living on the… read more