Borough and PCC Notices of Election
Note: for pdf versions of the documents, which preserve hyperlinks, please click below: Borough notice of election Police Crime Commissioner notice of election PCC Election Address notice
Poll cards to be delivered ahead of upcoming May election
Residents who are registered to vote in Swindon will soon start to receive their poll card which provides details of their polling station as well as the photo ID requirements for the Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections, taking place on Thursday, 2 May. This year, the poll cards will come in the form of an… read more
Help build your community – new co-opted councillors needed
Get involved and help build your community by working as a parish councillor. Can you spare a little time each month to work with others, making decisions that affect your community? Please get in touch for more information by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk.
Donations approved by Chiseldon Parish Council
Two donations were approved at the Full Council meeting on 11th March: £500 to Chiseldon Primary School to run first aid courses for all children in years 3-6 £500 to the Washpool volunteer group to start their fund for track improvement works. A further amount of funds needs to be allocated which will be voted… read more
Annual Parish Meeting, 8th April 7.30pm
The Annual Parish Meeting has been called by the Council Chairman for 8th April, 7.00pm at the Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road. All residents are welcome to attend but only electors of the parish are permitted to speak. PCSO Charlotte Watson will be attending to answer any local police questions you may have. Tea… read more
Get ready to vote: Voter ID requirement for 2024 Swindon local elections
Voters in Swindon will need to show an approved form of photo ID to vote at a polling station in the Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday, 2 May 2024. The regulation was first introduced in the May 2023 elections following new UK-wide legislation introduced by the UK Government (Elections Act 2022)…. read more
SBC budget approved, with plans to close £32.9 million budget gap
Councillors last night (22 Feb) approved the Council’s budget for the next financial year, which includes plans to close a £32.9m budget gap. A financial health review by the Local Government Association last summer described the Council’s finances as being on a ‘cliff edge’, highlighting how the Council needs to bring its Children’s Services budget… read more
Voters encouraged to get their ID ready ahead of this year’s local elections
People in Swindon are reminded that they will need to show an approved form of photo ID if they wish to vote at the upcoming Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. In Swindon, both elections are taking place on Thursday, 2 May. Nineteen Borough Council seats are up for election, while the Wiltshire and Swindon… read more
Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
Public notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Pauline Barnes on 15.01.2024. Please see link for details. Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
Council’s finances are on a ‘cliff edge’
Senior councillors will meet on 13th December to discuss Swindon Borough Council’s ‘extremely serious’ financial position. The local authority is currently forecasting a £6.5m in-year budget gap and an estimated £14.1m shortfall for the following financial year (24-25) due largely to inflation and the significant additional costs associated with Children’s Services. And the Council’s Cabinet… read more
Annual Parish Council reports for 2022-23
For a review of 2022-2023 from the Parish Council’s Chairman, please view or download the pdf. You can find annual reviews of all the committees on our annual reports page.
Councillors vote to change election cycle to ‘all-out’ elections in Swindon
Residents in Swindon will now only be asked to vote for their local councillors once every four years following an Extraordinary Council meeting last night (12 Oct). Councillors voted unanimously to change the election cycle from the current ‘by thirds’ model to an alternative ‘whole council’ election model, which would see all seats on the… read more
Have your say: how you can help with our election cycle consultation
From today (14 August) to 25 September, Swindon Borough Council is running a public consultation inviting views on how often it holds elections. We’d really appreciate your help to: Complete the online consultation form on behalf of your organisation Spread the word about the consultation with residents in your network who may be interested in taking… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council annual reports now available
You can now find a full set of Chiseldon Parish Council’s annual reports on our annual report page.
We Are Co-Opting New Councillors: Can YOU help make a difference?
For more details, please contact clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk