Countdown to Christmas at STEAM – less than two weeks to go.
Find out what’s on offer at STEAM this Christmas, with events beginning from the 2nd December. STEAM Christmas Newsletter.
Energy-saving tips to get ready for winter
Swindon Borough Council has put together a number of free energy-saving tips. You can see these on their newsletter, linked to below. Energy-saving tips to get ready for winter
Local News, Events and Updates from Swindon Borough Council
Please visit this link to see the latest udates from SBC. Find out about: What can I put in my food waste caddy? Over 420 slow cookers handed out to local families in need Marriage Allowance can boost your finances by up to £252 a year The future of the Oasis Leisure Centre What improvements would… read more
Proposed Traffic Orders for School Safety Zones in Chiseldon and Badbury Park, Swindon
Please view the pdfs attached underneath the main announcement to see details of the order and a map of the area affected. PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and Parking Places Consolidation) Order 2021 (Variation No. 19) Order 2023 Notice is GIVEN of Swindon Borough Council’s intention to make the above… read more
Not received your new weighted blue bag and/or food waste caddies?
The new recycling containers should have been delivered by now. If you haven’t received yours, you can log it by visiting this page: Report a missing container (Please note – Wroughton is not a core library)
Invitation to public event about Swindon’s heritage – 6pm on Monday 27 Nov at UTC Bristol St
Swindon Borough Council invites you to attend a public event about Swindon’s heritage and plans for its future. This event will be hosted by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Jim Robbins and the Cabinet Member for Heritage, Arts & Culture, Cllr Marina Strinkovsky, and will launch a wider consultation to inform the Council’s future… read more
SBC update on new recycling system
SBC update on new recycling system: The launch date is from week commencing Monday, 27 November Letters drop to 88,000 households informing of the new collection dates sent. All affected households should receive a letter this week. Mop up process has been activated for households who have not received food caddies and blue weighted bags. The letter to households… read more
Power Track – tool from SSEN to track power outages
This website from SSEN allows users to view where there are electric supply outages and to report these. Power Track (ssen.co.uk)
Plans to refurbish the Oasis to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
A proposal to refurbish one of the region’s most iconic leisure centres will be discussed by councillors next week (15 Nov). The Oasis Leisure Centre has been closed for almost three years after its operator at the time, GLL, said the facility was losing money and needed capital investment following the first COVID-19 lockdown. GLL… read more
National Trust Avebury – What’s On Christmas 2023
See details in the pdf linked below: National Trust Avebury – What’s On Christmas 2023
Annual Parish Council reports for 2022-23
For a review of 2022-2023 from the Parish Council’s Chairman, please view or download the pdf. You can find annual reviews of all the committees on our annual reports page.
The November edition of OUR NEWS is here
From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in November’s edition: Trust your instincts – guidance to help protect against scams and fraud Applications now open for the winter 2023 Community Grants Fund ERA shares your… read more
20mph online questionnaire
The Parish Council are working on a project to try to get SBC to change some of our road speed limits to 20mph. We need to get public support for this scheme. Please use the attached link or QR code to access the questionnaire and give your opinion. The questionnaire is open until 15th December…. read more
Wroughton Social Group – a friendly social group for anyone with sight loss
Wroughton Social Group A friendly social group for anyone living with sight loss 1st Wednesday each month 10am to 12pm. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Devizes Road, Wroughton SN4 0RZ. Free parking available . Wroughton Advice Hub At this social group is also an advice hub where you can receive information, advice and practical help… read more
Waste and Recycling Collection Days – look out for the letter
It’s the binfo you’ve been waiting for! Over the next few days, look out for your letter containing information on your new waste and recycling collection day, which will come into play from week commencing 27 November. We’ve now finished delivering the new recycling containers you’ll need ahead of the roll out of food waste… read more
Government Cost of Living payments coming soon
If you received the first of three Government Cost of Living Payments back in April/May, look out for the next payment due between 31 October and 19 November. This is the second of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits…. read more