Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Butts Road at the junction with High Street. Traffic to be diverted via A346 Marlborough… read more

Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carryout works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street outside Beechgrove between Station Road and Butts Road. Traffic to be diverted via Butts… read more

Chiseldon Girlguiding

Register your daughter for fun and friendship at: https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member/ Or, for further information regarding Chiseldon Girlguiding, please contact: Rainbows – Anne Harrison Brownies – Jan Matthews – chissbrownies@hotmail.com Guides – Melanie McFadden – chiseldonguides@outlook.com All sections – chiseldongirlguiding@outlook.com District Commissioner – Annabelle Black – annabelle.girlguiding@gmail.com

Earthline Appeal

The full text of Chairman Matthew Harris’s Earthline Appeal: My name is Matthew Harris, and I am a councillor at, and the Chairman of Chiseldon Parish Council.  I am here today to represent the residents of the Parish of Chiseldon. I’d like to thank the inspector for allowing me to speak today.  While I do… read more

Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow

Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow, 15th June 2022, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the Legends Lounge, Swindon Town Football Club The Transitions Roadshow is back as a face to face event for 2022, this year at Swindon Town Football Club. The Roadshow is for parents, carers and professionals who support young people age 14+… read more

Swindon Libraries Newsletter – May 2022

With the promise of warmer days and drier weather, we look forward to welcoming more of you back in to our libraries as we continue with our calendar of events: The Swindon Festival of Literature is currently underway, and with a few days remaining, there is still time to book tickets for a live event…. read more

North Wessex Downs E-Newsletter

Please click the link to take a look at our latest newsletter which includes news of the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival in June which is now open for bookings. Our walking festival is one way in which we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of designation this year. North Wessex Downs AONB E-Newsletter

Police officer recruitment campaign

Become a police officer with Wiltshire Police Applications to become a police officer in Wiltshire, are now open. This is the final round of recruitment as part of the Government’s pledge to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers nationally, and will see new officers in Wiltshire commence training from January 2023 onwards. This is a… read more

Covid-19 pop-up vaccine clinic

Covid-19 pop-up vaccine clinics: Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm The Patriot’s Arms 6 New Road, Chisledon, Swindon, SN4 0LU Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm Ellendune Community Centre Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW Open to anyone aged 13 and over. First, second and booster doses available. Spring booster available for those over 75… read more

Wales and West Utilities letter to residents

There have been some queries about containers offloaded on the grass verge on New Road. A hunch led us to Wales and West Utilities who are replacing gas pipes in the area. Their letter to residents from the end of March is attached. We have been advised that the New Road work is expected to… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – April 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in April 2022. Why I became a Parish Cllr – Justine Randall “I decided to apply to join Chiseldon parish council following 10 years living in the parish and being lucky enough to benefit from the local area and all it has to offer. The covid lockdown presented… read more

Free skateboarding and scooter sessions

If you’re looking for something for fun and active for children to do over the Easter holidays, we are running some free skateboarding and scooter sessions over the next two weeks. Each session will include fun games, the chance to win prizes and plenty of healthy snacks for children to enjoy. The events are funded… read more

Our News Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter April Edition

Welcome to the April edition of OUR NEWS. Whilst crime prevention is a key driver for Neighbourhood Watch, we have been uniquely embedded in communities for 40 strong years, perfectly positioning us as a gateway between individuals and the support they need to enable them and their communities to thrive. As we draw nearer to… read more

COVID-19 guidance and news

Changes to COVID-19 testing Last month, the Prime Minister announced a plan for us to begin to safely live with and manage COVID-19. In line with this plan, by the end of this month routine asymptomatic (lateral flow testing) and symptomatic testing (PCR testing) will no longer be available for free for the general population…. read more

Washpool Sign

The Washpool volunteers have placed this beautiful hand made sign on Strouds Hill grass area with the Parish Councils permission.

Easter Holiday Activities at STEAM…🚂

Step into the story of the Great Western Railway this Easter! Electricity workshops, free family arts & crafts sessions and new special exhibitions are just some of the activities on offer over the Easter holidays! Please remember to book online in advance (including Season Ticket holders). Tickets are now available for visits up to 24… read more