We are in a very busy time for nesting birds, and the Wiltshire Rural Crime Team would like to raise awareness around the legislation and responsibilities that we all have at this time of year. All wild birds are protected and Schedules were created to highlight their level of protection. Schedule 1 species receive the… read more
What does Wiltshire Digital Drive do? Wiltshire Digital Drive passes on unwanted digital devices to people who need them. The process works like this: What are the aims of Wiltshire Digital Drive? “Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by refurbishing and redistributing unwanted digital devices to those most in need. We are committed… read more
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. It’s an exciting time here at Lydiard Park as… read more
Community health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire will transfer to a new provider from next Tuesday (1 April). The local Integrated Care Board has announced that local community health services will be run by HCRG Care Group and community mental health and wellbeing services will be run by Second Step. The Council has… read more
Cabinet Member for Communities and Joint Working, Councillor Jim Grant, met with volunteer, Andrew, and CEO of Citizens Advice Swindon, Claire Newport (pictured above), this week to highlight the support they provide to local residents. Citizens Advice Swindon is part-funded by the Council and, in 2024, helped more than 10,000 people with more than 50,000 problems…. read more
Wiltshire Police have received an increasing number of reports of stolen quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in recent weeks, particularly in South West and South East Wiltshire, with the most recent being this week. In light of this, the public are reminded to check the security of their agricultural equipment and plant machinery to… read more
On 25 March, the NHS national booking system opened for 7.5 million eligible people to book in their spring COVID-19 vaccination, with appointments starting from 1 April. Those eligible for this year’s spring Covid-19 vaccine include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and people with a weakened immune… read more
On March 28th, Chiseldon Parish Council Planning Committee wrote to Sam Mowbray, Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council, to request an update on a number of outstanding highway issues in Chiseldon Parish. The full letter can be seen below: Letter from CPC Planning Committee to SBC Chief Executive, March 2025
Council tenants are set to benefit from enhanced safety measures thanks to the installation of new alarms and sensors in their homes. These new alarms will be fitted with sensors that detect heat, smoke and carbon monoxide. The units will replace existing devices and will have the ability to send notifications to the Council when… read more
Thank you to all the residents who submitted comments. The EGPA committee has reviewed the comments and we hope the information in the document provided is helpful. It clarifies the current responsibilities for different parties and sets out CPC’s plans, currently under discussion. Review of residents’ comments from the Jan 25 Parish Appearance Survey
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for making sure that properties across England and Wales are in the correct Council Tax band. As Council Tax bills are being issued, VOA expects to see an increase in people challenging their band over the coming months. Individuals thinking about challenging their Council Tax band should note… read more
An event to showcase why now is an ideal time to invest in Swindon has been described as an overwhelming success. And Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, says he hopes the confidence that major investors have already shown in the town, will spur on many more to join Swindon’s upward trajectory. Cllr Robbins… read more
CPC has received the following message from Highways Design, which we’re sharing with our residents. As a representative for Swindon Borough Council, I write to inform you of the upcoming ironwork repair works at the entrance to the Great Western Hospital. The work extents can be found attached to this email. The main purpose of… read more
Work is underway to deliver £30m of energy efficiency improvements to hundreds of Council-owned homes across Swindon, as part of the Council’s work to invest in the maintenance and improvement of its housing stock. The rollout of retrofit improvements over the next five years include UPVC window and door upgrades, roof replacements and upgrading gas… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council shares information received from other organisations that may be of interest to parishioners. Wiltshire Police has outlined plans to make efficiencies within its estate footprint as part of the required multi-million-pound savings the Force must make. The proposals come with a commitment from Chief Constable Catherine Roper that communities will receive an… read more
National Highways is planning essential maintenance of major structures on the A419/A417. The details of these works, including maps and dates of closure, are set out in the pdf below: Maintenance of A419 and A417 (pdf, 2MB)
Families are invited to step into Spring at Lydiard Park this Easter with a programme filled with adventure, creativity and delicious food. The ever-popular Lydiard Park Easter Trail returns this April. Set within the Grade II listed grounds of Lydiard Park, the trail promises an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. It will take… read more
Organisations speaking at the event include Business West, which is working with Network Rail, Homes England, the Council and other partners to create a new commercial and residential district on land next to the town’s railway station. For the second year in a row last year, Swindon was among the five best-performing areas in… read more