Results of our speeding checks

Over the last 5 weeks the police and the Speed Watching team have carried out a number of sessions, with the following results. Police 11 drivers will be offered a speed awareness course or face £100 fine and 3 Penalty Points 2  drivers will face £100 fine and get 3 Points. Proceedings will now be… read more

Work completed on corner of Castle View Road with New Road

The council is pleased to have concluded work to protect the grass verge at the corner of Castle View Road with New Road after comments from residents as to the unsafe nature of the previous rutted verge and the slip and trip hazards. The council used CIL funds for this project.

Request for update on our outstanding highway issues sent to SBC

On March 28th, Chiseldon Parish Council Planning Committee wrote to Sam Mowbray, Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council, to request an update on a number of outstanding highway issues in Chiseldon Parish. The full letter can be seen below: Letter from CPC Planning Committee to SBC Chief Executive, March 2025

Speed Indicator Device

At the Parish Council planning meeting on the 26th April, approval was given to buy another SID (Speed Indicator Device) to be located on New Road, on two locations, moved between them. We still need to get SBC’s permission for this and arrange installation quotes and costs, but fingers crossed. We had advice from SBC… read more

Pothole repairs – an update from Swindon Borough Council

In an ideal world we’d have the money needed to keep potholes at bay, by resurfacing and upgrading roads as they wear out. While the Government announced some additional funding for local authorities to spend on road maintenance, the Local Government Association estimate it would take councils in England £14bn, and more than a decade,… read more

Cold weather and your local salt box

With spells of cold weather still possible, it’s important you know where your local salt box is. If you find your box is empty or damaged, please report it online so we can get it fixed and refilled. If there is no box near you, it could be that your road is one of those… read more

Public Notice – Temporary Speed Restriction at Commonhead Roundabout

PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION – COMMONHEAD ROUNDABOUT   This Order is being introduced to maintain a safe working zone for road works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding at a speed exceeding 20mph on Commonhead Roundabout as indicated by signs… read more

Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Butts Road at the junction with High Street. Traffic to be diverted via A346 Marlborough… read more

Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carryout works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street outside Beechgrove between Station Road and Butts Road. Traffic to be diverted via Butts… read more

Roadworks: M4, Swindon 21 February – 26 February

Delays possible – Lane closure Description: Construction – Improvement/Upgrading – M4 Junction 15 Westbound Exit Slip. Lane 1 Closure for M4 Junction 15 Improvement Works. Works location: Offslip J15 Swindon Public facing description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are… read more

Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – Draycot Lane, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Road Closure – Draycot Lane, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Openreach to lay new duct and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Draycot Lane on the verge outside Draycot Close. Traffic to be diverted via… read more

Marlborough Road closure update from Swindon Borough Council:

We have been working with ward councillors and the contractors responsible to ensure a replacement shuttle bus service is provided in the morning and evening peaks between Alexandra Park, Thorney Park and Wroughton to help those residents impacted by the Marlborough Road closure in Wroughton. This is being funded by those responsible for the work…. read more

Carrisbrook Terrace – Proposed Works

These works involve resurfacing of the carriageway, installation of new road markings and the adjustment of surface ironwork. The works will commence on Friday 19th November 2021 for 1 day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, however, on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions… read more

Carriageway Patching Maintenance

The following roads will be closed for planned carriageway patching: A346 Marlborough Road – Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 16 – 18 November (weekdays only) Traffic Signals and lane closures A346 Marlborough Road – Plough Hill, Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 22 – 29 November (weekdays only)… read more