Bus Services 80/81 to change again Owing to the withdrawal of funding by Wiltshire Council the bus services through Chiseldon, the 80 between Swindon, Chiseldon, Marlborough, Tidworth and Ludgershall and the 81, Swindon, Chiseldon and Thorney Park are to change again. The changes take effect on Monday 5th August. The first two buses in the… read more
Swindon Borough Council and Historic England have formally launched the town’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). The five-year scheme will bring heritage expertise and £1.6 million of funding from Historic England, who will work with the Council and other partners to revitalise this under-appreciated area of Swindon. The scheme, led by Swindon Borough Council, will see… read more
Swindon is planning for an electric future thanks to a new policy for new-build homes that will go out for consultation in July and August. Swindon Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved the borough’s draft Parking Standards 2019 document on Tuesday (11 June) which sets out how new developments should make appropriate provision for the parking… read more
Come along to the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch AGM on Saturday 13th July, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Bay Window Room at Wiltshre Police Headquarters, Devizes.
For information on the Police Community Safety Forum – 6th June 2019 take a look at their published report.
We are happy to welcome back Cllr Keith Bates to the Parish Council. Cllr Bates had decided to retire at the elections in May but has offered to come back to provide his support and knowledge until the council has co-opted more Cllrs. We currently have 7 Cllrs in place with vacancies for 8 more…. read more
Firefighters in Swindon are giving you the chance to ‘have a go’ at becoming an on-call firefighter at the Fire Station next week. Fire crews will be on station from 10am-2pm on 15th June to encourage local people to become on-call firefighters. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service needs new on-call recruits to provide… read more
Do you know a CHARLIE? This week (10-16 June) is Carers’ Week, and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is officially launching its ‘Do you know a CHARLIE’ campaign. More than 6.5 million people in the UK are currently caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is older, disabled or seriously ill…. read more
Do you support a young person with additional needs? The Preparing for Adulthood Transitions Roadshow will be held at the Swindon Council Civic Offices from 12 – 5pm on 19 June with over 40 stallholders offering advice to help plan for their future.
You and your community would be welcome to join us to get creative on The Ridgeway on Saturday 29th June 2019 at St Dunstan’s church, Monks Risborough, Bucks. See the flyer or website for details and booking tickets – www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ridgeway/2019forum Follow in the footsteps of famous artists, writers and photographers who were inspired by what… read more
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service offer Free safe and well advice. During a Safe and Well visit we will discuss the risks in your home, agree an escape plan and also fit FREE smoke and heat detectors if your home requires them. For more infomation call 0800 038 2323 or visit dwfire.org.uk
Wellington Street almost complete The major transformation of Wellington Street connecting the railway station to the town centre is almost complete and from lunchtime on Monday (10 June) will be open to traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. The newly installed toucan crossing will be in action and all temporary road signs and temporary traffic lights will… read more
We have recently had a few incidents of fake bank notes being used across the county. Learn how to check if your banknotes are genuine or counterfeit here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes
Wiltshire Police is hiring! We are advertising a number of key staff roles this month, including Local Crime Investigators and Police Community Support Officers across the county. On Monday 24 June we are opening recruitment for Contact Centre Operators, who handle 999 and 101 calls at our 24/7 Crime & Communications Centre in Devizes. Our… read more
Brighter Futures are looking for supporters to take a leap of faith and complete a sponsored 10,000 feet tandem parachute jump on their behalf. You can either choose to jump with the Brighter Futures team on 2 June 2019 or if that date doesn’t work you can pick a date of your choice. All Skydives… read more
With J15 roadworks due to start in Sept 19 is there anyone who would like to join the local Community Speed Watch team? Training is given and then the team co-ordinate sessions on the major roads in the area (Subject to police prior approval). Whilst they cannot issue fines or penalty notices, information on speeding… read more
The Child Accident Prevention Trust will hold their Child Safety Week from 3rd to 9th June. This year, the week will focus on highlighting new dangers facing families today from our modern lifestyles and offers simple solutions to keep children safe. https://www.capt.org.uk/Pages/Category/child-safety-week Working smoke alarms can help keep you and your family safe from fire…. read more
Pupils at a further five school settings across Swindon, plus an additional seven from Wiltshire, will be able to access top quality careers advice to help prepare them for the world of work from next month. Last September, the Careers and Enterprise Company launched the first 20 Careers Hubs across England. Each Hub brings together… read more
The final phase of improvement works to Mannington Roundabout will start in less than a fortnight. The junction is one of Swindon’s busiest and is heavily congested at peak times. The works, funded by the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP), are intended to improve traffic flow and alleviate congestion. Work on the scheme… read more
Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert What you need to know Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official The suspect will say either: There has been fraudulent activity at the victims’ bank and the staff at the bank are involved, the victim is… read more