This week, Wiltshire Police is running a social media campaign to inform the public about how they can help keep themselves and their local community safe in the rare event of a terrorist incident. The current threat to the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’ meaning an attack is highly likely. Therefore, it is important… read more
There will be no mobile library today due to the unavailability of a replacement driver.
Please click here to see the latest update on the November list of works that either SBC or CPC are dealing with. We have not been able to get an update this month from Ward Councillors as to the overall status of SBC works. Please click here for Octobers list.
Libraries to close next Tuesday afternoon (29th Nov) Library users are being advised that almost all of Swindon’s libraries will be closed next Tuesday afternoon (29 Nov). All libraries will close at 12noon, with the exception of the Express Zone at the Central Library and Walcot Library, which is run by volunteers. The Express Zone… read more
The next Parish Council meeting is on the 12th December at the Chiseldon House Hotel. PC Sophia Best will be speaking at the meeting about the new policing model recently put in place. We welcome all residents to attend and hear all about it. The meeting starts at 7.30 and we expect PC Best to… read more
Introducing our new Councillor John Martin. We welcomed John to the Parish Council on the 14th November. John has past experience as a Civil/Water engineer from 1985 to 2012. He is currently retired but is a member of U3A and a volunteer for the International Organisation of National Trusts. He enjoys walking, cycling, playing the… read more
To order additional boxes contact SBC on 01793 445500 and make your request. You will be given a reference number. You can then wait approx 2 weeks for the boxes to be delivered to your home, or go to the recycling centre at Chaney Manor and collect them using your reference number.
Staff and pupils/children who develop symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting should stay away from school/nursery and other childcare settings such as childminders until they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours. Good hygiene is important to stop the spread of infection, especially hand washing, frequently and thoroughly with soap and water, particularly after… read more
Crime Figures October 2016 Burglary Dwelling x 0 Non-Dwelling x 3 Theft Theft x 5 (5 related to commercial premises) Criminal Damage Criminal Damage x 5 (three offences related to vehicles damaged on Draycott Road – enquiries ongoing) Vehicle Offences Vehicle offences x 1 (insecure vehicle entered and high value items removed) No similar offences… read more
Please click here for the latest news from WARP. news-from-the-washpool-nov-16-for-dec
VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR If you are interested in serving your community and would like to be actively involved in the future of the Parish then perhaps you could join the Parish Council? We currently have one vacancy and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would be interested in working with us…. read more
Dear Dog owners The Parish Council know that 99% of you are responsible dog owners who clear up after their dogs. However a small minority are making life very unpleasant and dangerous for the Football players who use the pitches, especially the children. There are dog bins at either end of the Recreation ground –… read more
Clerks office hours amended due to school closure: Wed until 1.30pm Thurs 08.00 to 10.00 Fri 08.00 to 10.00 You can reach me via email at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk outside these hours.
Please click transport-report-dec-2016 to read the latest transport report.
Chiseldon Tennis Club had a very successful Quiz Night at the Memorial Hall on November 12th where we raised £482.00 for the club !! It was a good evening with a lovely ploughman’s supper and very successful raffle. Many thanks to Ruth and Rachel for the supper, to Margaret for the Quiz and Carol for being… read more
Please click here for the communication from Chiseldon Parish Council in regards to the New Road Build Out.
Did you know how much useful local information the Ridgeway Bell holds? As well as church information and dates of local events and club meets, it also has local trades people and shops advertising, articles of local interest, and write ups from all areas of local life that would be of interest. I was impressed… read more
PC Sophia Best has received details of the parking situation on Hodson Road near the roundabout and has advised that officers will monitor the area and that any offenses or obstructions identified will be dealt with accordingly. Meanwhile our Ward Cllr Eric Shaw continues to talk to SBC for a long term solution.
We have just spent a nice day on the path in the sun, meeting lots of people also enjoying it. We concentrated on removing thorns from the verge north of Dukesmead Kennels. This means that there will be fewer sharp thorns falling across at head height, and it will be easier to keep the verge… read more