Come and warm up at the Wroughton Library – inside the Ellendune Community Centre. Tea, coffee, squash & wifi available. Children to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Library Opening Hours 28th – 31st December 2022: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am – 2pm Wednesday: 11am – 4pm Thursday: 2:30pm – 5:30pm Friday: 9:30am –… read more
The Parish Council have been trying for some time now to request traffic lights on this junction, to make the area safer. We’ve not been able to make traction on this, so we want to enlist our residents to join our campaign. We’ve seen the impact of people power before in Chiseldon Parish so can… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council is providing this message on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health and change people’s behaviour. Victims often feel guilty, ashamed, and blame themselves. Witnessing street harassment and not safely… read more
With the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral being marked as a bank holiday, some changes will be made to Swindon Borough Council’s services on Monday (19 September). Waste and recycling collections will take place, but the crews will be starting at an earlier time to allow them to complete their rounds before… read more
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that around 1.1 million families receiving tax credits will get their first cost-of-living payment from 2 September. The £326 payment will be paid automatically into eligible tax credit-only customers’ bank accounts between 2 and 7 September. The second payment of £324 will be issued later this year – from… read more
From today (7 September), around four million people most vulnerable to COVID-19 will start to be invited to book in their COVID-19 booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for autumn boosters. The National Booking Service went live this morning with frontline health and care workers, immunosuppressed people, and people aged over… read more
Holy Cross church will be open on Saturday morning. There will be a special church service in memory of the Queen on Sunday 18th September 10.30.
Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order… read more
1926 – 2022 The Members of Chiseldon Parish Council are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication and service to the country and its citizens was unwavering. We join the nation in mourning her passing and offer our sincere condolences to her family. Messages of Condolence… read more
One of the biggest regeneration schemes ever seen in Swindon will reach a significant milestone this weekend. Fleming Way will close from this Sunday (4 Sep), to pave the way for a major redevelopment, which will act as a catalyst for further investment in the area. Over the next three years, Swindon Borough Council is… read more
A message from Thames Water: I’d like to introduce myself, as the Customer Liaison for your area, contacting you on behalf of Thames Water. I’d also like to provide you with advance notice of tanker activity you may see in the area on 29 July. On 29 July SSE, the electric provider to our sewage… read more
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS WEEK! 1st – 7th June Swindon Citizens Advice would like to thank all the wonderful people in our community giving up their time for others! Are you interested in being a volunteer? Our organisation runs on volunteer power! If you feel inspired to volunteer your time, we are urgently seeking help in the… read more
Swindon Borough Council invites residents to join in paying their respects to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. After Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh today (9 April), the Council has offered their condolences to the Royal Family and invited residents to join… read more
Following a rapid rise in infections, hospital admissions and case rates across the country, the Prime Minister announced yesterday (04 Jan) a national lockdown in England with immediate effect and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The drastic jump in COVID-19 cases has been attributed… read more
Ward Cllrs have confirmed that as of today (11th June 2020) that there has been no formal offer of the Chiseldon Firs traveller site to travellers currently residing in Tadpole Garden Village. We will provide updates if this situation changes
Dear resident The Parish Council want to engage with Swindon Borough Council to facilitate the re-surfacing of New Road, between the Mays Lane junction and the roundabout. One hurdle to this work will be the inevitable road closure of New Road whilst works take place. The Parish Council is hoping to gain the support of… read more
Download a full list of pharmacy opening hours for the bank holiday today, and the rest of the weekend. Download (Excel File)
Local Offer is a website in Swindon offering information and advice for children and adults with support needs. Please visit: localoffer.swindon.gov.uk/home
“Wiltshire’s beauty spots aren’t going anywhere” That’s the message from the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Resilience Forum (LRF), as people are urged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend. With sunny weather forecast and people heading into the third weekend of the Government’s restrictions, the advice to the… read more
Yesterday (2 March), 95 per cent of pupils due to start secondary school in September were offered a place at their first choice school. Swindon Borough Council’s School Admissions Team were also able to offer 99 per cent of Swindon pupils one of their top three preferences. The number of applicants who received… read more