As coronavirus continues to affect us, this remains a difficult time for everyone. Today we’re announcing a package of measures which we hope will ease the pressure and worry some of you may be facing. We are #HereForSwindon Support for residents 1. Compassionate Swindon: volunteer support for those who most need it 2. Council tax… read more
Updated 27 March: Update on the waste and recycling centre – the centre is now closed to the public. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, can we ask that whilst the Parishes can continue to dispose of waste at Waterside, please try to keep such waste to a minimum and that only waste from essential… read more
Please find attached an open letter to the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson. https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/media/4819/Open-Letter-260320/pdf/Open_Letter.docx.pdf?m=637208212523000000
All Wiltshire Police enquiry offices have been temporarily closed in a move to protect both the public and our officers and staff. The decision has been made following the latest Government advice on social distancing and staying at home as part of the ongoing fight against coronavirus. However, we want people to be reassured that… read more
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has today (26 March) outlined a series of local measures designed to help residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Councillor David Renard has announced a package of support to benefit both local residents and businesses most affected by the current public health emergency. The 11 measures range from providing… read more
The scouts made a number of bird boxes and we have been busy putting them up around the parish.
Swindon Borough Council is charging ahead with a bid to the Government to improve the Borough’s air quality. The Council has teamed up with Swindon’s two main bus service providers – Swindon’s Bus Company, owned by Go South Coast, and Stagecoach West – as it aims to become the country’s first Electric Bus Town. Transport… read more
Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership. If approval is given at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wed, 25 March), officers at Swindon Borough Council could begin to make the preparations that are necessary to allow the authority to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), which could secure the… read more
Police (24 hours) 101 (or 999) NHS Direct 111 Dental Emergency 01793 428579 Great Western Hospital 01793 604020 NHS Walk-In Centre 01793 428524 Clover Centre 01793 541111 Transco Gas 0800 111999 Wroughton Library 01793 312719 Swindon Council 01793 463000 Thamesdown Transport 01793 428428 Stagecoach 01793 521415 National Bus Line 0870 200 2233 Rail Enquiries 0845… read more
If you are self-isolating and are looking for help during this period, please take a look at the Age UK Wiltshire website or the Age UK Information and Advice webpage.
Parish Council statement: The Parish Council is keeping the allotments open for as long as Government guidelines permit it, and as long as tenants can agree to work within the confines of social distancing/no gatherings over 2 people. Please continue to enjoy your allotment and get some fresh air and exercise. Any growing tips for… read more
If you know someone outside Chiseldon who may need help you can direct them to this website which offers help from local organisations and SBC: http://vas-swindon.org/coronavirus-help-page/
Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month. Swindon Borough Council will be administering the financial help to all firms who qualify following a package of support announced by the Chancellor yesterday evening (17… read more
Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to keep residents fully up to date with services, the Council has published a new page on its website with real-time updates on services, which residents can see here: www.swindon.gov.uk/coronavirus. Yesterday… read more
Older people and those with disabilities will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am from Monday (23 March). Swindon Borough Council has made the decision in conjunction with local bus companies to enable both older and disabled residents to get to the shops earlier during the current COVID-19 pandemic so they can take… read more
All church services in the ridgeway benefice have been suspended until further notice However, the churches – Holy Cross, St George and St Andrew – will be open for private prayer and quiet reflection as follows: Sundays, 10am to 11.30am Wednesdays – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am Maundy Thursday – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am,… read more
From 20 March, homes and businesses in the Borough will have a new legal right to a request a decent and affordable broadband service under the new Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband. This was legislated for in 2017 as a service that has at least 10 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload. BT… read more
Sir Henry Calley Memorial Gardens and Butts Road Cemetery: By order of H.M. Government as part of the UK Coronavirus response. Effective from Midnight 23rd March for a minimum period of 21 days. No maintenance or checks will be carried out in this area whilst this restriction is in place. Do not enter this area… read more
Latest Government announcement on the COVID-19 pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants must close from tonight (20 March), except for take-away food, to tackle coronavirus. All the UK’s nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been asked to close “as soon as they reasonably can”. The… read more
For tips to help children find things to do indoors, visit: www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/