Ward Councillor Surgery this Saturday 27th July 9-11am
Gary Sumner: This Saturday I will have plans & information on sites in Wanborough and one in Badbury. I urge you to comment in the consultation 29/7 – 23/9.
What’s on in August/September in the National Trust Wiltshire Landscape
Please see the below documents for a list of events taking place at Avebury and our other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape properties during the summer. As well as a new exhibition, walks and talks, there are lots of events organised for children over the holidays. What’s on in August PDF What’s on in September PDF
Great Western Railway’s invention and innovation revealed in new exhibition
A brand new exhibition exploring the inventions and ideas that shaped the Great Western Railway will launch at STEAM on Friday (26 July). The railways were, and still are, a place of new ideas, designs and inventions. The Great Western Railway dared to be different and strove to be the best. Spark of Genius is… read more
Public asked for their views on two consultations which will shape Swindon’s future transport needs
People living in Swindon will get the chance to have their say on options to improve traffic movements in the town centre, and a new policy which sets out how new developments should make appropriate provision for the parking of cars, motorcycles and bikes. Consultations on both Swindon Borough Council’s draft Town Centre Movement Strategy… read more
Tenant Focus E-Newsletter July 2019
Important information for tenants Make sure to keep us updated with changes to your living arrangements To ensure our tenants’ safety, and in order to keep our records up to date, it is important that we are informed of any changes to your living arrangements. In the instance of the passing of a family member… read more
Your Swindon E-Newsletter July 2019
How we fix potholes We know Swindon’s roads aren’t perfect. We have started a two week campaign to help you understand how we repair potholes on our 510 mile road network. Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter to see what we have been up to. You can also get involved too. Our team regularly inspect… read more
Highways E-Newsletter July 2019
Find out more about the New Eastern Villages The New Eastern Villages will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country. It will feature 8,000 homes, new schools, employment spaces and community and leisure facilities. The New Eastern Villages team are holding three drop-in sessions to give residents the chance to find out… read more
Distraction Burglaries
“It’s something I’ll never forget and will affect my whole outlook on life. I’m a lot more cautious about answering the door, and when it’s dark I won’t answer it at all.” “For several nights after the incident I couldn’t sleep. I was worried that the male would return to the house and try to… read more
Community Policing Shop Opens In Swindon
Swindon’s Community Policing Shop opened officially this morning (19/07) in the town centre. Swindon Community Policing Team South have been donated a retail space in the The Brunel shopping centre for the shop, which was first introduced back in November and was such a huge success they decided to set up another, this time for… read more
Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane, Chiseldon
Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Mays Lane, Chiseldon This Order is being introduced to allow fibre optic works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Mays Lane between Turnball and New Road. Traffic will be diverted via Turnball, B4005 New Road and… read more
Corsley Wildflower Meadow
The sites visited in Chiseldon were at the Washpool managed by WARP and at the Butts Road cemetery managed by Chiseldon Parish Council, invited by WARP as part of the “Save Our Magnificent Meadows Initiative”
Nesting Bird Boxes Made by Scouts
Bird Boxes have been made by the local Scouts group and are to be put up in the Washpool area.
Minutes of the Community Safety Forum meeting
Minutes of the Community Safety Forum meeting held on Thursday 4th July 2019 at 6.30pm at Hooper’s Field Sports Pavilion Present: Sgt Dave Tippetts, Cllr Derek Benfield, Cllr Lorraine Sandle, Cllr Val Curtis (Covingham PC), Cllr Gordon Wilson (Liddington PC), Cllr Paul Sunners (Chiseldon PC), Cllr Bob Biggs (Wanborough PC), Cllr Val Brodin (Bishopstone and… read more
Wildfires And Open Fires
Here are also some key wildfire messages from South East England Wildfire group to use of the summer Extinguish cigarettes properly, don’t throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows – take your litter home. Avoid open fires in the countryside. Always have them in safe designated areas. If you see a… read more
All Aboard for Summer Holiday £1 Offer at STEAM
The school holidays are almost here and that can mean only one thing – that children can visit the STEAM Museum for just £1. STEAM’s Kids for a Quid offer is available from 22 July to 1 September and will mean that up to four children (aged three to 15) can visit STEAM for just… read more
Help Reduce Your Risk Of Falling Victim To Opportunist Burglars
Dear residents, We’re approaching the school summer holidays which is often the busiest time for police forces. To try and reduce the demands on our extremely busy community policing teams and call operators, we are asking you to help prevent crime, and save our time, by taking some simple steps to keep your home secure… read more
Council’s starts campaign to explain how potholes are fixed
Swindon Borough Council is running a two week campaign explaining how potholes are fixed and motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join the hundreds of people already reporting them. Over recent years potholes have become a major issue for residents, especially following last year’s ‘Beast from the East’ which caused extensive damage to… read more
Health and Wellbeing Board approves strategy to reduce numbers of rough sleepers
An ambitious strategy to reduce the numbers of rough sleepers in Swindon has been approved by members of the Health and Wellbeing Board. The Board is made up of representatives from Swindon Borough Council and key partners such as the Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS England and others. The Reducing Rough Sleepers Strategy, which sets… read more
Best corner shops in Swindon
Chiseldon Oakleys Spar has been voted the best corner shop in Swindon by the readers of the Swindon Advertiser.
Transport Report August 2019
We now have details of the new Sunday bus service. This is changing from Stagecoach West to Salisbury Reds but will be operated by Thamesdown. It will be a service 80, running two hourly, not an X5. It will run down the back road between Chiseldon and Ogbourne St George, via Draycot Foliat. The timetable… read more