Please follow the link below for the latest updates from Your Swindon. This edition covers “an update on our budget, a big thanks to our volunteers, cost of living support and much more…” Your Swindon, February 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE Swindon Borough Council SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – SAMBRE ROAD, CHISELDON This Order is being introduced for Openreach works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Sambre Road from the junction with Aisne Road extending east along Sambre Road for a distance of… read more
Swindon Borough Council’s planners have approved proposals to restore the dome of the Oasis Leisure Centre. The building’s owners, SevenCapital, submitted an application to seek Listed Building Consent for the restoration and re-glazing of the swimming pool’s doomed roof, while it continues to develop an outline scheme to reopen the Oasis. The application was made… read more
We have received the following message from BBC Radio Wiltshire: The BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards are back for 2023! Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. These awards are a way to say “Thank You” to those who are really going above and… read more
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb). Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a proposed overall budget of £166.4m for the next financial year (23-24), approximately 80 per cent of which has been allocated for… read more
Listening to recent results of how Wiltshire Police officers feel about their job, their morale and general state of mind causes me great concern. Hearing people’s lived experiences are often very, very, different to what you think you know. I talk to our frontline officers regularly and these results aren’t surprising given the last six… read more
View or download the PCC November Quaterly Performance Newsletter (pdf, 0.7mb)
Swindon Borough Council has received high praise following the latest inspection of its Youth Justice Service (YJS). Inspectors from HM Inspectorate of Probation labelled the service ‘a credit to the town’ and gave it an ‘Outstanding’ rating (the highest it can give) after a recent visit. The YJS works with children aged 10 to 17… read more
Celebrities from the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon as the Stars of Time Comic Con returns to STEAM in June. On Saturday 24th June, fans of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Marvel, Star Wars and many more will have the opportunity to meet and experience different aspects of their favourite… read more
Join us on Chiseldon Recreation Field on Saturday 29th April for fun and entertainment, whilst supporting two fantastic charities – Brighter Futures and Prospect.
The Ridgeway is 50 years old! Throughout the year celebrations will be held highlighting the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the enjoyment it provides. There’s plenty of documentation available to help you make the most of this spectacular area. The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. Ridgeway National Trail… read more
Nearly two-thirds (65%)* of us are worried about our home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve our chances of being burgled. We have joined forces with our longstanding primary smart security partner, ERA Home Security, to bring you our Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign highlighting the… read more
Wiltshire Live’s article, 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories lists two of Chiseldon’s old railway stations. You can view the article using the link below. 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories
The proposed closure of New Road at the end of January has now been postponed due to the clash with the Turnball road closure works. Swindon Borough Council will advise when the works are re-scheduled and we will update this site and social media.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE CHISELDON ELVES! Chiseldon Guides and their community helpers would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone across the Parish who took part in last year’s Secret Santa project. The generosity of our local community was both humbling and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who dropped off food and festive… read more
N.B. In the article below, the council refers to Swindon Borough Council, not Chiseldon Parish Council. Over recent years, we have seen more and more properties affected by flooding during periods of significant rain. Flooding can be caused by rivers and watercourses overflowing; it can also be caused by drains and culverts being unable to… read more
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Parish wide Christmas Newsletter We hope you enjoyed our Christmas newsletter and found it informative. Our volunteers worked hard in all… read more
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The government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. From 4 May, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions… read more
Message form Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the first edition of OUR NEWS for 2023 – our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. This edition covers articles on the new government emergency alerts system, how to prevent burglary and protect your friends from romance fraud, understanding ‘secured by design’,… read more