PCC Philip Wilkinson’s August Parish Column

Anti-social behaviour, in its many guises, is something many residents bring up with me when I talk to them about the crime issues affecting their lives. The extra £1M of funding secured by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund provides Wiltshire Police with the ability to effectively… read more

Time is running out to have your say on policing in Wiltshire

There are just two weeks left for residents in Wiltshire to help shape the policing service they receive by having their say on policing priorities. The Use Your Voice survey is one of the foundation blocks which Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson will base his new Police and Crime Plan on – the blueprint… read more

Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children’s Services

Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council. The recognition came in a letter published this week following Ofsted’s latest visit to the authority in May to monitor the Council’s progress in delivering an improvement plan finalised last… read more

Museum and Art Swindon is now open!

Following its move from Apsley House to the Civic Offices in Euclid Street, the new museum and art gallery opened today (9 July) at 10.30am. The venue is free to enter and will have 40 per cent more display space, compared to its previous home, allowing it to better showcase one of the country’s best… read more

Attention all kids age 5.5-8. (And their parents!)

Attention all kids age 5.5-8 (and their parents!) Are you looking for a challenge? Have you felt the joy of climbing to new heights? Camping with nature and friends How about trying 1st Chiseldon Beavers……. Our waiting list for September intake is now open for boys and girls aged 5.5-8. We meet on a Wednesday… read more

NHS Healthy Start – free vitamins and help with healthy food costs for eligible families with small children

With the @NHSHealthyStart scheme, you could get help towards the cost of vegetables, fruit, milk, infant formula, and pulses. Families within Chiseldon Parish may be entitled to use NHS Healthy Start but do not know about it. Under the scheme, qualifying families with children under 4-years, can apply for a Healthy Start Card which then… read more

Taste of India at the Calley Arms

Disclaimer: 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. Friday, 26th June is Taste of India night… read more

The July edition of OUR NEWS (Neighbourhood Watch) is here

Disclaimer: 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. We are pleased to bring you the latest… read more

Join Solar Together, Wiltshire’s biggest solar panel scheme supported by Wiltshire Council

Discounted solar panels and installation from trusted providers with Solar Together Have you considered installing solar panels but don’t know where to start? Join over 1,000 residents who have benefitted from our popular scheme, Solar Together. Solar Together is a group buying initiative where residents can club together to get the best prices for solar… read more

Help with recycling

Many supermakets now collect plastic bags, wrapping and films for recycling. You can use Recycle Now’s ‘Recycling Locator’ to check which supermarkets collect them. If you can’t take them to be recycled, please place all soft plastic packaging in your general waste bin. Examples of soft plastics include: Film lids from fruit punnets, yoghurt pots… read more

Chiseldon Club Summer Camp

Fun & creative outdoor activities. Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29th July to 22nd August, from 9am – 1pm. Book via the link below: Chiseldon Club Summer Camp.

Small, low-cost ways to reduce your carbon emissions

You can use this great free resource to find out many different ways to reduce your carbon emissions – many are low-cost or will save you money. My Toolkit – Reduce Carbon Emissions – Save The Environment Now (greatcollaboration.uk)  

Fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 21 June 2024

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Chief Constable Catherine Roper writes: Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, I begin this letter today with some significant operational successes from the last couple of weeks. On the 14 June, Maurice Jones was convicted of murder and possession… read more

Solar Together – Wiltshire & Swindon scheme that offers solar panels and battery storage at reduced costs.

Following the success of the 2022 and 2023 schemes, Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are working in partnership with iChoosr, independent experts in group buying, to launch the third Solar Together scheme. Solar Together gives residents the opportunity to invest in renewable energy from a trusted provider to save on energy costs and improve… read more