Jul 29 2021

Freelance Project Coordinator for Wiltshire & Swindon Youth Commission with Leaders Unlocked!

Leaders Unlocked are currently seeking a freelance professional to work with our social enterprise on an innovative youth engagement initiative with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in Wiltshire & Swindon Can you help us by forwarding this opportunity out to those who you think will be interested in working as a Freelance Project Coordinator for Wiltshire & Swindon. We appreciate your support in ensure this exciting opportunity reaches the right people…. read more

Jul 29 2021

Local Plan Review 2021

Please click the links to view or download these documents. LPR Regulation 19 Public Notice July 2021 Notice to Parish Clerks  

Jul 29 2021

Job Vacancy – Administrator – Part-Time 29.6 hours per week until March 2024

The AONB Team is searching for an accomplished administrator to help us with a large programme of grants. Farming in Protected Landscapes Business Support Officer – North Wessex Downs Salary:  £22,627 – £24,491 pro rata Date Closes:            8/08/2021 Ref Number:           CNS00884 Working Pattern:  Temporary Part Time – 29.6 hours per week until March… read more

Jul 27 2021

Funding for small groups to reduce loneliness

National Lottery have £2M to do some small grant funding £200-2.5K to help address loneliness.  It’s aimed at small organisations in England with income around the £50-£70K mark.  They haven’t received as many applications as they would like and the closing date is 6/8/21.  Applications are easy and short. Here is a link to our… read more

Jul 22 2021

Important information about your waste and recycling collections

Due to a surge in staff shortages because of the continued impacts of Covid-19 and staff sickness, alongside a national shortage of HGV drivers, we’re currently unable to provide our standard recycling service. From July 19 all households across the Borough will move to a temporary four weekly recycling box collection (paper, cardboard, tins, glass)…. read more

Jul 21 2021

Ridgeway Bell Articles – July 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2021. BMX planning help needed – a message from the Working Party This group of volunteers are asking if there is anyone local with planning knowledge who could assist them with the process that would be required for applying for planning permission for a track to… read more

Jul 19 2021

The pandemic is not over

The NHS is operating a walk-in vaccination clinic at the STEAM Museum in Swindon tomorrow (Saturday, 17 July) between 9am – 2pm. It operates on a first come, first served basis, administering first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. On Sunday (18 July), the vaccine bus will be at the County Ground in Swindon… read more

Jul 19 2021

Click of Call: You Have The Power To Save Our Time

From today, most COVID restrictions have lifted meaning we can all start to enjoy more freedoms than we have been afforded since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. For many, this is something to celebrate. For us, this means we are likely to see a spike in our demand and increases in calls… read more

Jul 15 2021

Step 4 of the Roadmap to go ahead on Monday 19 July

Yesterday (12 July), the Prime Minister announced that Step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead from next Monday (19 July). At Step 4, the Government will remove the final restrictions on social contact and life events, and open the remaining closed businesses and venues. These changes include: Removing restrictions on how… read more

Jul 12 2021

Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail 2021

The trail will run from 21st August to 5th September. This year’s theme is children’s books. Grab your map for £2 from: Three Trees Farm shop Oakleys Spar shop The Patriot Arms All profits will go to: Brighter Futures

Jul 12 2021

Covid Bus timetable

From SBC: To note, as the bus can only carry AstraZenica vaccine, it can only vaccinate those aged over 40 but will be doing first and second doses. We are now focusing on weekend dates to drive uptake. Anyone that presents at the bus who is under 40 will be supported to book their vaccine… read more

Jul 8 2021

Changes to Swindon Library Services

From today (5 July) there will be some changes to our services: Our opening hours are increasing, and our self-service machines will be available for customers to return books, as well as to issue their own reservations and Quick Choice selection. Your library card will be needed to use the machines. There will also be… read more

Jul 8 2021

Swindon’s Road Safety Strategy

The Council is seeking views on its updated Road Safety Strategy and we would welcome your comments. The Council’s last road safety strategy – The Strategic Plan for Accident Reduction – was approved in 2010 and with changes in national guidance and best practice and the slowing of progress in road casualty reductions it is… read more

Jul 8 2021

Community Speed Watch Enforcement Officers To Challenge Speeding Motorists

A new initiative introduced by the Wiltshire Police Criminal Justice Department has committed a dedicated resource to support Community Speed Watch Volunteers across the Force area. The new role of Police Community Speedwatch (CSW) Enforcement Officer will complement existing policing methods carried out by the Roads Policing Unit and Community Policing Teams. The overall aim… read more

Jul 5 2021

Carers Cuppa

Are you an unpaid family carer, supporting an adult with a Learning Disability? Come and join our Carers Cuppa! You do not have to be registered with Swindon Carers Centre to be able to attend. Our next informal meeting is on :- When? Wednesday 11th August 2021 Time? 11am-12noon Where? As we are currently unable… read more

Jul 5 2021

Swindon Recycling Centre Improvements

From Thursday 1st July the recycling centre will have an additional 800 appointment slots available per week. In the coming weeks a new check-in system will be implemented to improve the flow into the centre. The increase in capacity and new check-in system is all part of our commitment to improving the service to residents… read more

Jul 5 2021

Speed limit lowered from 60mph to 40mph on Draycot Foliat lane

A 40mph speed limit has been imposed on Draycot Close, a country lane in Draycot Foliat south of Chiseldon. Cars were previously allowed to drive at 60mph on the narrow single-carriageway road but Chiseldon parish Council applied to Swindon Borough Council for an order to lower the limit on safety grounds. Parish council chairman Matt… read more