From Swindon Borough Council We are writing to inform you about the upcoming Voter ID election pilot which aims to reduce electoral fraud. Swindon residents who vote at a polling station will be required to present a form of ID before voting in the local elections on 3 May. For Swindon residents voting at a… read more
Ridgeway Bell – April 2018 Both of the bus companies in the Swindon area, Thamesdown Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach West, are making substantial investment in bus services. Thamesdown Bus Co have increased the frequency of their services. We need more passengers to use the Service 81 which runs between Chiseldon and Wroughton, or it… read more
Neighbourhood Watch The next Neighbourhood meeting is Monday 26th March 2018 at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for 2018 will be on the Parish Council website and also on the noticeboards at New Road by the Spar, at Hodson, Draycott Foliat, Ridgeway View and at Badbury…. read more
Tree maintenance work will be undertaken at the Recreation Ground from 22nd May to 31st May by a contractor on behalf of the Parish Council. The Parish Council is responsible for the maintenance of these tress and work is now needed.
Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Role Wiltshire police have created a new Volunteer role to help the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Committee to support and build the Neighbourhood Watch Network in Wiltshire. Role Description: The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is a partnership intended to bring people together to make their communities safer. Neighbourhood Watch is the UK’s largest voluntary… read more
From Sunday (11 Mar) Thamesdown bus service times will be changing. You can download the timetable from the Thamesdown Transport website.
Drivers may have noticed the layout at Junction 16 changed on Monday, 26 February and we would like to apologise for the disruption this caused you. The team has increased the signage which has reduced the congestion. Please remember that the traffic lights currently in operation are set to a fixed time sequence which is not reactive to… read more
Please see the document below for information about the 2018 Chiseldon Parish Council precept. 2018 Chiseldon Parish Precept
SBC work – No definitive dates yet There are no definite dates yet but SBC are looking to cut back foliage/trees and tidy the footpath on the A346 going down Plough Hill soon. This may involve road narrowing to protect the work force. Dates will be published when we get them.
Not going to be collected until 20th March Ward Cllrs have confirmed that due to SBC crews catching up on general waste roadside collections this week (due to the snow) there will be no green waste collected this week. Next collection will be Tues 20th March.
Spring Cleaning Postponed Sadly we have decided to postpone this event until Saturday 10th March as no-one wants to pick litter in -3 temperatures or snow! (Plus a possible H&S issue). We are hoping all our contributors can still assist and that our volunteers are all still available. All details as before. Thanks
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking person to take responsibility for and support the development of a small holding and outdoor facility for students with learning difficulties. 25 hours per week /52 weeks @£9.00/hour The role involves general maintenance of the small holding, small animal management, preparation of on-site teaching… read more
The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale monthly lectures are held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE, and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts. The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine is available from 7… read more
What’s on in March 2018 3rd March – Borough Councillor’s Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall 11.30am – 12.30pm 3rd March – Great British Spring Clean, meet at Chiseldon House Hotel 10am CANCELLED 5th March – Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel 10am – 12pm 6th March – Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall 7.30pm 11th March –… read more
Scout Association Winter Challenge event on Ridgeway – Saturday 3rd March Scout Association event involving around a thousand youngsters taking place this Saturday – they will be walking along The Ridgeway from Foxhill to West Ilsley. This event takes place every year so you may be aware of it already. local people should be made… read more
We’ve received the following message on the subject of establishing a netball club in Chiseldon: Following a fantastic response to the idea of a netball club opening in Chiseldon, the great news is that we are currently looking for a coach and actively applying for funds to get ourselves up and running! We would love… read more
New Eastern Villages (NEV) Development – Highways Consultation Event Swindon Borough Council will be holding 2 ‘drop-in’ events to publicise the proposed transport schemes for the New Eastern Village as following: White Hart Junction Improvments A420 Gablecross Junction Improvements Great Stall Bridge Southern Connector Road Event 1 Date & Time: Saturday 3rd March 2018, 9am… read more
Mike Ash, Acting Corporate Director, Communities and Housing , Swindon Borough Council attended the Environment, General Purpose and Amenities Parish Council meeting on Monday 19th February. Mike provided an update to the meeting on the latest improvement to security at the Chiseldon Firs Transient Travellers site. Security upgrade: At the entrance to the site a series of… read more
Details about upcoming NEV (New Eastern Villages) information events are available in the downloadable document below: NEV upcoming information events Updated plans and a list of frequently asked questions can also be viewed at www.swindon.gov.uk/nev from 1st March.
We’ve received the following information about upcoming Acoustic in the Alley events: Just to remind you that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 22nd February at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. Hope to see you there! See below for… read more