Programme of improvement well underway

Programme of improvement well underway for Swindon’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Swindon Borough Council’s plan to improve its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) has been reinforced following a two-day focused visit by Ofsted. Under the new national inspection framework introduced in January, two government inspectors confirmed two areas that require priority action from the Council after examining… read more

Transport Report – June 2018

There is a new app for mobile phone users to buy tickets which can be read from the phone by the ticket machine on the bus.  The new app is called Click it 2 ride. A number of improvements have been made at Regent’s Circus, Swindon with a new bus lane and stops and new… read more

Information and News items

Electrification work at Swindon Station Letter to the Leader of the Council from Great Western Railway Dear David Electrification work at Swindon station over the late May Bank Holiday will mean rail replacement coaches operating between Gloucester and Swindon from Saturday 26 May to Monday 28 May. Trains will operate from Cheltenham to Gloucester on… read more

Foster Care Fortnight

Foster Care Fortnight sees start of campaign for new foster carers in Swindon A major recruitment campaign has started in Swindon to find people who could give vulnerable children and teenagers a home. Last year, around 350 children and teenagers needed a foster home in Swindon. Keeping children from Swindon in the borough is one… read more

M4 Junction 16 Now Fully Open

M4 Junction 16 now fully open after multi-million pound upgrade A scheme to create extra capacity at one of Swindon and Wiltshire’s busiest junctions is now fully operational. The multi-million pound upgrade of Junction 16 of the M4, which has been fully opened on time, will ensure it can cope with future traffic levels and… read more

New Road

Planning Application Received For New Road A set of paper documents for the planning application for New Road has been received. Anyone is welcome to view these at the Old Chapel on Butts Road during opening hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 to 11.30am.

Ridgeway Bell Articles – May 2018

Points of interest from the meeting held in May 2018 Neighbourhood Watch The next Neighbourhood meeting is Monday 30th July 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 New Road by the… read more

Tree Work Will Be At The Recreation Ground In May

Recreation Ground In May Tree work will be happening at the Recreation Ground in May. The contractor will ensure the area is safe but for your information the dates are: Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Wednesday 23rd May 2018 Thursday 24th May 2018 Tuesday 29th May 2018 Wednesday 30th May 2018 Thursday 31st May 2018

Thank you to Eric and Pam Shaw

At the Annual Parish meeting on Monday 15th May 2018, we said thank you to Eric Shaw and his wife Pam, for Eric’s many years of service as a Parish Councillor, Ward Councillor and Mayor. Eric retired on the 3rd May 2018 and we wish him a happy retirement.  

Old Chapel meeting room hire in Chiseldon

Situated on Butts Road in Chiseldon, this space is ideal for small meetings. It consists of conference table with space for 10 chairs, plus extra seating in the room.  Toilet facilities plus tea/coffee making facilities (Just bring your own milk). Use of projector and screen and free Wi-fi. For rates and contact details, see this… read more

Acoustic in the Alley – 24th May 2018

Acoustic in the Alley Just to remind you all that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 24th May at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton (1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 0RT), in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance 2018 Dates & Spots February 22nd March 22nd… read more

Dementia Friendly Swindon – Quarterly Newsletter April 2018

Introduction At the end of 2017, Swindon was formally accredited by the Alzheimer’s Society as working towards ‘Dementia Friendly Community’ status in recognition of the work that has gone on to support people living with dementia, our plans going forward. We can also now accredit other organisations and businesses with the Dementia Friendly Communities logo…. read more

Developing Dementia Friendly Communities

Developing Dementia Friendly Communities Purton Village Hall Monday 21st May 2018 Purton Village Hall, Purton, Wiltshire, SN5 4AJ   Arrival and refreshments (10.30am) Welcome to Purton Village Hall (10.45am) Introduction to Dementia Friendly Communities by Tim Mason, followed by a short questions and answers session. Developing Dementia Friendly Communities – the Purton experience, from Debbie… read more

Friends of the Railway Path Wildlife Event

We have received the following message from the Friends of the Railway Path: We have been planning some events to show the plants and animals that live along the Railway Path. Friday 18th May, 8pm.  An evening nature walk, looking out for bats, moths and anything else we can find.  Meet in the car park… read more

Investing And Improving

Improving Mannington Roundabout An improvement scheme has been developed with the aim to ease congestion at Mannington and Provide more reliable journey times. From Tuesday (8th May) ground investigations will begin. They Will then be removing the traffic island which will reduce the bus lane approaching the roundabout on Tewkesbury Way, Providing more space on… read more

Reminder — Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, 21.5.18

 Notice of Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, 21.5.18 The Annual Assembly of the Parish Meeting for Chiseldon will be held at The Recreation Hall, off Norris Close, Chiseldon on Monday 21st May 2018 at 7.00pm. Local Government electors for the town will be entitled to vote at the meeting which will be open to… read more