Street lights dimmed in the Borough

Report from our Ward Cllr – a number of streets in certain area in the Borough are having their lights dimmed between 00.00 – 05.00 from the 23rd. January. We are not affected but details will be in the papers shortly.

Chiseldon Conservation Area

Did you know that a lot of Chiseldon is contained in a conservation area? Did you know this might impact on work you decide to do to your property? Did you know this might change when you need to apply for planning permission and what will be granted by Swindon Borough Council. The map is… read more

Greenbridge roundabout update

Greenbridge Roundabout work enters final stages Over the next few weeks the junction’s traffic signals and street lighting will be completed and landscaping works on the roundabout itself and the surrounding area will also take place. The remaining signs will be installed and from 16 January any surfacing and footpath defects will be rectified. Temporary… read more

Update on M4 J16 work

http://www.swindonnews.org.uk/major-construction-works-continue-at-junction-16/?utm_source=Swindon+Global+List&utm_campaign=3ce6a6482b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_01_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d982f947c-3ce6a6482b-131579637

Message from Friends of the Railway Path

There are several things for me to say early in the new year.   Firstly, our next workday will be on Sunday 22nd January, meeting at 10:00.  We will be hedge laying again, south of Coate Water.  I will send another note round when I have all the details worked out.   Secondly, we now… read more

New years resolution??

Free Computer Courses Available In New Year People looking to improve their computer skills in the New Year are being encouraged to sign up to the latest courses run by Swindon Libraries. The library service is running free computer courses next month (Jan) for people who would like to learn how to use the internet…. read more

Postcode checker for new Parishes

Postcode Checker Now Online To Help Residents Identify Their Parish Area Households in Swindon can now check what parish council area they will live in, thanks to a new postcode checker on the Council’s website. Last month, the Council decided to create four new parish councils in Swindon, which will mean that 64,000 additional properties… read more

Waste Removal

Waste removal. Our contractor AllBuild who do our bins, grass cutting and small fly tipping removal will be very happy to quote any homeowners who need rubbish removing. You can reach Lee on 07810 317 333.

Police warning over cyber crime

Action Fraud has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails claiming to be from Amazon. The spoofed emails from “service@amazon.co.uk” claim recipients have made an order online and mimic an automatic customer email notification. The scam email claims recipients have ordered an expensive vintage chandelier. Other reported examples include: Bose… read more

The Patriots Arms…..Dates for your Diary, Saturday 14th January, Live Music From #LadsLadsLads from 9pm onwards then our House Band, the Lost Hills will be supporting us on our Re Launch Night on Saturday 28th January, all welcome and we would love to meet of you on this night!!! any questions please just get in… read more

Dog Fouling on New Road verges

New Road grass verges seem to have a problem with dog fouling at the moment. Please please please can everyone bring bags with them and clear up after their dogs. If anyone knows someone not on this Facebook page who might not know the dangers of dog mess to human’s – please advise them of… read more

Fly tipping at Ladysmith Road and Car park near Farm Shop

We have been notified that these 2 incidents of fly tipping have now been cleared by SBC. Please keep reporting any issues so we can get them dealt with. The Parish Council can clear small loads, but we need to report to SBC for large loads to be cleared.