Support with Power Cuts and Energy Efficiency

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Youth Provision Questionnaire

The Parish Council are in the early stages of investigating creating a youth provision within the parish for children aged 10+ If you can help us by completing the following on-line questionnaire in the link below, or scan the QR code it would be appreciated. Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNKNX28

Your chance to list your Christmas event

The Parish Council are putting together a parish wide newsletter to be delivered early December. If you have a Xmas event you want to have listed in the diary section then please let me know either on this post or by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk. We regret we cannot list anything other than date/time/location etc as the… read more

£2,000 in government funding available to help with childcare costs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are today (18 October) encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs. Families could save up to £2,000 a year towards their childcare costs to help pay for October half-term holiday clubs and wraparound care during the school terms. More than… read more

Second cost-of-living payment from 8 November

The government has today (4 October) announced that households receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will receive the second part of the £650 cost-of-living payment from 8 November, continuing through to the 23 November. Over 8 million families have already received the first cost-of-living payment, worth £326, which was sent out… read more

Money navigator tool – a reminder

A reminder that those in financial difficulty can access money and debt guidance for free. Money Helper UK provides guidance based upon individual circumstances and helps people to find support in their area. There is information on: what issues individuals need to deal with first ways of staying on top of bills how to find… read more

Quote required in Chiseldon

2 sets of large double doors at Chiseldon Parish Council Chapel and Museum to be sanded back, filled as required and re-painted in a suitable colour external paint. All noticeboards to be removed before work takes place and re-fitted afterwards. Ironwork to be removed or covered as required to avoid being painted over or damaged.”… read more

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme July Newsletter

The July Neighbourhood Watch Scheme newsletter is available below. According to NWS: This edition offers expert Cyberhood Watch advice on keeping your digital lives safe and secure, impersonation scams, 999 British Sign Language app, measuring impact, addressing fly-tipping and discounts on products. We hope you find the newsletter valuable. NWS July Newsletter

New OUH Radiotherapy Centre at Swindon

Brighter Futures were invited to a small ribbon cutting ceremony at the new OUH Radiotherapy Centre at Swindon! We are now counting down the days until it opens later this Summer! We are so grateful to everyone who shared their stories of having to travel to Oxford and to all of you who supported the… read more

Roman remains hindering progress on brand new road

Swindon’s past is holding up its future as valuable pieces of Roman history continue to be uncovered on the site of a brand new road. When built, the Southern Connector Road will provide a link between the New Eastern Villages (NEV) and Commonhead roundabout, close to Great Western Hospital. Specialist consultants have worked extensively with… read more

World Refill Day

It’s World Refill Day on Thursday 16th June 2022! Refill is an award-winning campaign to help people live with less waste. It connects people to places they can eat, drink and shop without the pointless packaging. From a coffee on your commute, to drinking water on the go, or even shopping with less plastic, Refill… read more

Service Supporting National Home Fire Safety Week

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) national Home Fire Safety Week, running from 13 – 19 June 2022. Home Fire Safety Week aims to educate and spread awareness about fire safety in the home. The week of action is supported by fire and rescue services… read more

Help Available For Carers

This week is Carers Week, so Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone in a caring role of the help that is available for keeping homes safe from fire. Whether you are a formal carer, or someone who ‘keeps an eye’ on an elderly neighbour or family member, the Service offers a… read more