This article is part of the SBC local updates newsletter. People who receive means-tested benefits will receive the next Government cost of living payment of £301 between 25 April and 17 May 2023. Two further payments are also coming this autumn as well as in spring 2024. There’s also a separate £150 disability cost of… read more
This article is part of the SBC local updates newsletter. If you own or privately rent a property in Council Tax bands A-D then you could be eligible for free cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and smart heating controls. It’s available through a grant scheme called Connected for Warmth that’s offering free energy-saving measures to homes… read more
7th Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition Celebrating the Spirit of the Ridgeway Uffington village hall (Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall; SN7 7SE) Sat 22 and Sun 23 April 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Entry free, parking plentiful, refreshments available At the same time you might also wish to visit the Tom Brown’s School Museum in the… read more
The EGPA committee reviewed the results so far of the proposed skate park survey that was launched in March, to see if there was a local appetite for a skate park for kids, and whether a portion of the grassed area at Castle View Road would be a suitable location. The results were polarised with… read more
This article is part of the SBC local updates newsletter. Waste and recycling collections will be going ahead as normal over the Easter weekend, so please place your waste and recycling out as normal. If you’re lucky enough to be visited by the Easter bunny, remember to recycle your Easter egg packaging. Here’s how: Cardboard: remove… read more
A massive thank you to everyone who came along and litter picked on Saturday 25th March. We had a good turnout and a lot of waste was collected. Thanks to all the pubs, the hotel and Allbuild who all helped make the event a success.
Free to our ‘friends’, £2 per adult and £1 for under 16s. Please bring cash. You’ll need a torch and to be wearing boots!
The eye-watering cost of social care will be presented to all households in Swindon when council tax bills begin dropping on doormats this week. A brightly coloured booklet will be included with people’s annual council tax bills explaining how Swindon Borough Council spends its money and how 80 per cent of its day-to-day budget pays… read more
Local residents who wish to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort are being encouraged to visit Swindon Borough Council’s website for advice and guidance. Marking the first Coronation since 1953, celebrations are being held across the UK and the Commonwealth, with an extra bank holiday Monday being… read more
Dust off your dusters, the Great British Spring Clean will be held in the parish on Sat 25th March 10am -12pm. Update: The Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road have kindly offered us the use of the carpark for people to meet up at 1.00am to collect supplies. Complimentary tea and coffee from the hotel… read more
From Castles’ website: “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We host an… read more
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Any residents wishing to vote in the Borough and Parish elections on Thursday, 4 May need to make sure they’re registered to vote by 17 April. Voters normally only need to register once, but they will need to register again if they’ve changed their name, address or nationality. Voters will need to bring an accepted… read more
Please click the link to view or download this announcement. Public announcement for graveyard audit. Feb 23 The text of the announcement:
Chiseldon Parish Council wish our parishioners a happy Valentine’s Day for next week. We would also like to thank the local crocheter who makes these amazing box toppers (see below)
Chiseldon Parish Council is looking to establish youth provision, but needs your help! Please see poster below.
Staff and volunteers thanked after two years of running STEAM vaccination centre Staff and volunteers at Swindon’s biggest vaccination centre have been thanked for their support ahead of the centre’s closure on Saturday (28 January). After just over two years in operation, the COVID-19 vaccination centre at Swindon’s STEAM Museum will administer its final vaccine… read more
Please follow the link below for the latest updates from Your Swindon. This edition covers “an update on our budget, a big thanks to our volunteers, cost of living support and much more…” Your Swindon, February 2023
We have received the following message from BBC Radio Wiltshire: The BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards are back for 2023! Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. These awards are a way to say “Thank You” to those who are really going above and… read more