We’re sharing the following message from our local PCSOs: We will be travelling around the ridgeway villages on Sunday 11th May 2025 in the mobile Police station. It will give the communities a chance to come and meet the team and have a chat about any concerns in their area, there will also be activities… read more
The following communication is from Road Management Services, working on behalf of National Highways: We are planning essential maintenance at A419/A417. These works will affect various sections of the A419/A417 as noted below, the remaining sections of the A419/A417 outside of the works area shall operate as usual. The details of the maintenance, including maps… read more
Please view the pdf linked to below for a full list of the NT’s Avebury events, including landscape walks, tours of Avebury Manor Garden and half-term activities. Avebury NT May and June 2025 Activities
The BT Box at Badbury, which the Parish Council own, looking lovely after a fresh coat of paint:
From April, Gas and Electric bills increased after the independent regulator, Ofgem, announced that the energy price cap was to rise by 6.4 per cent from the start of the new financial year. Thames Water also announced that water bills will increase in the coming months, with an average annual bill rising by £123. It’s… read more
Investor interest in Swindon has been boosted by a recent House of Lords event to showcase the town, councillors were told last night (14 April). Swindon Borough Council organised a special investment summit in Westminster last month which sought to promote Swindon’s buoyant economy and potential to 170 guests including investors, businesses and the Government…. read more
Swindon Borough Council has published a shared network map showing all colour coded routes throughout Swindon and further afield. Follow the link below to view the updated bus map of central Swindon bus routes. https://www.swindon.gov.uk/downloads/file/11411/swindon_joint_network_map
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents Dear Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson, Yesterday, the Government made additional announcements regarding the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. The Guarantee sets out what communities should expect from their neighbourhood policing team. The latest announcements included; Each Force having named and… read more
Local residents who need support with council services can now receive it via one central location in the town centre. From Monday, 14 April Swindon Borough Council’s Customer Services provision is being moved to Swindon Central Library in Regent Circus and will be available Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm. Following resident feedback that Swindon… read more
Our litter pick on Sat 5th April was a big success and we give our thanks to all the volunteer residents and Cllrs who came out to support it. We estimate about 20 people were there, plus the team that started at Badbury. We covered all areas of the parish. Our contractor Allbuild collected the… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. The following is a message from Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Priority 3 in my new #MakingWiltshireSafer Police and Crime Plan is tackling crimes that matter most to local communities. To do… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Hello and welcome to the Spring issue of the… read more
PC Howick, of the Wiltshire Rural Crime Team, has shared tips for dog owners to prevent further cases of livestock worrying in a recent video shared to Wiltshire Police’s official social media accounts and YouTube channel. This comes after an increase in reports of livestock worrying across Wiltshire in recent weeks. PC Howick said: “We… read more
We are in a very busy time for nesting birds, and the Wiltshire Rural Crime Team would like to raise awareness around the legislation and responsibilities that we all have at this time of year. All wild birds are protected and Schedules were created to highlight their level of protection. Schedule 1 species receive the… read more
What does Wiltshire Digital Drive do? Wiltshire Digital Drive passes on unwanted digital devices to people who need them. The process works like this: What are the aims of Wiltshire Digital Drive? “Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by refurbishing and redistributing unwanted digital devices to those most in need. We are committed… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. It’s an exciting time here at Lydiard Park as… read more
Community health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will transfer to a new provider from next Tuesday (1 April). The local Integrated Care Board has announced that local community health services will be run by HCRG Care Group and community mental health and wellbeing services will be run by Second Step. The Council has… read more
Cabinet Member for Communities and Joint Working, Councillor Jim Grant, met with volunteer, Andrew, and CEO of Citizens Advice Swindon, Claire Newport (pictured above), this week to highlight the support they provide to local residents. Citizens Advice Swindon is part-funded by the Council and, in 2024, helped more than 10,000 people with more than 50,000 problems…. read more
Wiltshire Police have received an increasing number of reports of stolen quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in recent weeks, particularly in South West and South East Wiltshire, with the most recent being this week. In light of this, the public are reminded to check the security of their agricultural equipment and plant machinery to… read more