Are you ready to be our community’s superhero?

I am a Citizens Advice Volunteer – that’s my secret superpower ”The best thing about volunteering at Citizens Advice is being able to help people, who through bad luck, lack of knowledge or confidence issues, really need our help. It’s an honour and a privilege to be given an opportunity to do that.” Citizens Advice… read more

What’s On In March

What’s On In March 28 Feb Memory Cafe, Holy Cross Church Hall, from 10.30am 02 March Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12 noon 03 March Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 07 March Borough Councillors’ Surgery, 11.30am—12.30pm, Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road. 07 March Chiseldon Primary School, Rock’n’Roll Bingo Night, 7.30pm 09 March Craft… read more

Perfect treat on offer for mums at Lydiard Park

Sons and daughters can spoil their mums with afternoon tea in the beautiful setting of Lydiard Park on Mother’s Day next month. Following the huge success of its first Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea offer last year, the Swindon Borough Council-owned park will be hosting another pampering event on Sunday, 22 March. Guests are invited to… read more

Reporting Fallen Trees

Storm Ciara has brought down several trees along the Railway Path, and Storm Dennis may bring down some more. We’d be happy to collate a list of any locations needing attention. Some may be small enough to be dealt with by volunteers, but larger trees will need a Sustrans tree surgeon with proper equipment, and… read more

Swindon choreographer brings internationally acclaimed dance work back home

Following the sell-out World Premiere in Japan and massive box-office success throughout the UK, Swindon Dance star Adrienne Hart is now bringing her highly acclaimed ‘Puzzle Creature’ dance performance to Swindon’s iconic STEAM Museum at the end of the month. Adrienne, who grew up in Swindon and trained at Swindon Dance before winning a scholarship… read more

Vacancy for an Administration Officer

Chiseldon Parish Council is looking to employ an Administration Officer to assist the Parish Clerk. The role is part-time starting at 10 hours per week with the expectation that this may increase in the future as the workload of the Clerk increases. The role will be part office based in Chiseldon when the Clerk is… read more

Council ensures families get access to vital funding for two year olds

Ninety-eight per cent of two year olds in Swindon who are entitled to early education have received it thanks to the Council’s Early Years team. In Swindon, there are approximately 750 children aged two who are entitled to 15 hours per week of early education and childcare from the term after their second birthday. Nationally,… read more

Support in place for Honda staff and supply chain workers

A package of measures has been put in place to support workers affected by the closure of Swindon’s Honda factory in July next year. Almost a year after the Japanese carmaker announced it would be closing its South Marston base, a co-ordinated programme of welfare support is established with Honda itself leading the way to… read more

Thumbs up for the BIOS Youth Van

Below are some testimonials for the BIOS youth van that visits Castle View Road green area every Thursday term time. “I have been coming for five years and it’s my favourite part of the week”. “When I was going to be kicked out of school, you were really nice and encouraging and helped me through…. read more

Adulthood Transitions Roadshow

The next Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow is taking place on Wednesday 17th June 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the Civic Offices, Swindon Borough Council, Euclid Street SN1 2JH. This is an annual event for parents, carers and professionals who care for a young person age 14+ with additional needs. Service providers… read more

Trace Lost Pension

Over the years it’s easy to lose track of different pensions, especially if you’ve changed jobs, moved house, or if pension companies merge or change name. Pension Tracing Service is free and can help you trace a pension that you’ve lost track of, even if you don’t have the contact details of the provider. Visit… read more

Hedge Laying Success

Another lovely morning, with only a passing shower to bother us. Another 20m or so now laid, between Coate Water and the motorway: we’re now a little less than half way along. My thanks to The team of eight, two of whom were new to hedge laying. I hope they enjoyed it! The Woodland Trust… read more

Wichelstowe Southern Access Road

Work to build the embankment south of the M4 is progressing well. The embankment will play a major part in how we will create a tunnel under the M4 without closing the road. We will be explaining how this will work in future editions. You may have noticed that average speed cameras have been installed… read more

Bishopstone Parish Council Vacancy

Bishopstone Parish Council are looking for a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to replace their existing clerk who has served the Parish for the past 21 years. The council wishes to appoint an energetic and self-motivated individual to manage its business and to carry out all aspects of its financial administration. The ideal candidate will… read more

Second Consultation on BT programme of intended public payphone removals

Dear Councillors, Second Consultation on BT programme of intended public payphone removals The first consultation on British Telecom’s proposals to remove a number of phone callboxes from Swindon Borough has now ended. Swindon Borough Council has considered the future of each of the callboxes, reflecting on a number of different factors such as location, level… read more

Great British Spring Clean 2020

On Saturday 28th March in the morning, the Parish Council will be organising the annual litter pick in conjunction with the “Great British Spring Clean”. Please put this date in your diary and let us know if you can join us. Amazing offer from the Chiseldon House hotel. If you take part in the Annual… read more