Walk-in Centre to scale back services ahead of full withdrawal

Healthcare in Swindon is set to change from next year when the town’s Walk-in Centre is taken out of service. Based within the larger Swindon NHS Health Centre in Islington Street, the Walk-in Centre will begin scaling back its services over the coming months, before being withdrawn on Wednesday 1 April. Patients attending the Walk-in… read more

School Christmas Plays

Two excellent, really entertaining school plays were stages with a lot of hard work going into them! The first image is from the KS2 Christmas play, the second from KS1’s.  Note: The School’s headmaster has given his permission for these images to be used.  

Local Plan and SHELAA review, Dec 19

The Town Clerk has received the following from the Service Manager of Planning Policy: Swindon Borough Local Plan Review Proposed Submission Draft – Public Consultation  As you are aware, the Local Plan Review is underway. The Council is consulting on the Draft Swindon Borough Local Plan for the period to 2036 and relating to the… read more

Bus and Train Timetable Changes Over Christmas

There will be a number of changes to bus timetables over Christmas. Please take a look at the Stagecoach and Swindon Bus Company websites for more information. Also, from 15 December 2019, three quarters of Great Western Railway journey times will change. Please check the GWR website to see if you will be affected. Christmas… read more

What’s on In January

What’s on In January 04 January Borough Councillors Surgery, 11.30am – 12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 06 January Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am – 12 noon 07 January Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 08 January Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, Christmas Dinner 13 January Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am -12… read more

Thank you for supporting our Special Care Baby Incubator Appeal

Thank you so much to Chiseldon Parish Council for the generous donation of £58.00 from your collection box, for our Special Care Baby Incubator Appeal. As you may know, in partnership with Charity New Life we needed to raise £175,000 to replace 5 of our incubators with a newer model that will bring greater benefit… read more

Refusal of Planning Permission

The outline planning application for 30 dwellings to be built on the land between New Road and the Ridgeway, Chiseldon Swindon has been refused. View the full Swindon Borough Council letter for more information.

Get hunting!

Dear Supporter When you are next out on a walk, get involved with Plantlife’s Great British Wildflower Hunt. It’s so simple and a great introduction to wild flowers around us. Register quickly here then next time you are out, login and see what you can find. It’s great fun for all the family! Whether you… read more

Drink and Drug Driving Campaign Launches Tomorrow

Wiltshire Police is supporting the National Police Chiefs Council Drink Drug Drive campaign that launches this week and runs through to January. Inspector Mark Freeman, of Specialist Operations, said: “Since 2015 we have had the ability to make roadside checks for suspected drug drivers as well as those who risk drinking and driving. The drug… read more

Do Not Give Burglars the Opportunity To Ruin Your Christmas

Whilst most people and their families are putting up their Christmas decorations and getting in the festive spirit there are still some scrooges determined to ruin the season for others. Statistics tell us that burglary increases during the winter months. Longer, darker nights create the perfect environment for burglars who are seeking to take advantage… read more

Tenant Focus – December 2019

Welcome to Tenant Focus. If you have any feedback or suggestions on what content you would like to see please email communications@swindon.gov.uk Win £250 in time for Christmas Your next non-payment week will run from Monday 23 December to Sunday 29 December 2019 (week 39). Tenants with a clear rent account by Friday 20 December… read more

Important Home Fire Safety Messages For Christmas

Ensure you have working smoke alarms installed on all levels of your home. Working alarms can give you the vital time needed to escape in a fire. Test your smoke alarms regularly and never remove batteries! Never leave cooking unattended. The majority of fires start in the kitchen so this is a high-risk area. Many… read more

Thames Water to close all inbound lanes of Queens Drive

Queens Drive will be completely closed inbound between Drakes Way and the Magic Roundabout from 9pm this evening (5 Dec) due to a damaged water main. Thames Water requested the closure after initial investigation work proved to be inconclusive. The water company will now expose the water main in an effort to identify the exact… read more

The Herbert Protocol

In light of the National Safeguarding Adults Week 2019, the Police and Crime Commissioner would like to share with you the Herbert Protocol. The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of vulnerable person going… read more