Free youth sessions over summer at The Deanery
In case you missed our front page, just a reminder about the opportunities for young people available at The Deanery this summer.
New service to support Swindon’s unpaid carers
Thousands of unpaid carers in Swindon are set to benefit from a range of new services designed to support them with their vital contribution to the local community. Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC), which has 30 years’ experience in supporting carers across the country, will provide support to around 5,000 adult, parent and young unpaid… read more
Disposal of freehold of Calley Arms pub in Hodson.
The owners of the Calley Arms property have advised Swindon Borough Council (SBC) that they wish to dispose of the freehold of the property. A notice to SBC was sent because Chiseldon Parish Council requested an “Asset of Community Value” (ACV) be placed on the site. This was approved by SBC several years ago. This… read more
Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order)
People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council. Riding e-bikes and e-scooters are among the activities the Council and Wiltshire Police want to ban as part of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Making the town centre… read more
Cabinet asked to approve £250m investment in council’s housing stock
Plans to invest more than £250m to raise the standard of council housing for families across Swindon are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (12 Feb). A new housing asset management strategy sets out how the Council plans to invest between £38m and £66m in each of the next five financial years… read more
Deadline approaching for Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 comment submission
Just a reminder that Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan is now live. You have until 7th Feb 25 to submit your comments to Swindon Borough Council (SBC). Please visit the Neighbourhood Plan pages to read the consultation letter from SBC and accompanying documents.
Deadline approaching for Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 comment submission
Just a reminder that Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan is now live. You have until 7th Feb 25 to submit your comments to Swindon Borough Council (SBC). Please visit the Neighbourhood Plan pages to read the consultation letter from SBC and accompanying documents.
Funding 2025
The Parish Council precept for the year starting 1st April 2025 will be £173,000. This is an increase from a static 2-year period of £160,000. Many of the Council’s ongoing costs have increased, and the council are also aware of the needs of the parish with regards to the overall appearance, in the light of… read more
Patriots Arms Pub Reopens!
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. Please read the full story here: The Patriots Arms… read more
Public noticeboards
We now have a second noticeboard for public use. It’s situated on the footpath from Hodson Road, leading onto the Rec field. It’s not enclosed so you will need to laminate your notices or be prepared for the rain to destroy them. There are drawing pins there or you can use staples. Our thanks to… read more
Street Sweeping Advanced Notice – 7th and 8th January
We should have a road sweeping machine in the Parish on the 7th and 8th Jan. We scheduled this for when people are back at work and hopefully more cars are off the roads. They will do Chiseldon on Tuesday 7th and the rest of the Parish on Wed 8th. Please do move your vehicles… read more
MHA Community Events for December
MHA Community Groups help to empower older people to make new friends and have fun in a friendly community setting. MHA Communities Swindon have a host of activities in December, ranging from Christmas parties to pub lunches. You can find out about MHA’s December activities and events from the document we’ve linked to below. MHA… read more
For all your Chiseldon updates, here’s the Chiseldon Parish Autumn Newsletter
Want to get up to speed with everything that’s been happening in our town? Then you’ll be needing our very own Chiseldon Parish Autumn Newsletter. Download or view from the link below the image. View or download the Chiseldon Parish Autumn Newsletter.
Local News, Events and Updates
The latest news update from Swindon Council is well worth a look, with items on: How the Council’s finances are doing The regeneration plans for land around the railway station The future of the Oasis Leisure Centre Extra funding available for vulnerable people this winter Money advice events Read the newsletter by following the link… read more
New swing seats at Castle View play area
The Parish Council has installed some lovely new swing seats at Castle View play area last week. The old ones were at the end of their life.
Chiseldon Parish Council grants and donations available for local organisations and charities
Chiseldon Parish Council reminds our readers that we have an annual grants and donations fund for local organisations and charities. If you would like to know more, please contact the clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk, who will be happy to send you the information and application details. The Calley Memorial Hall Trustees also have a grant fund… read more
Grass Cutting
Our grass cutting contractor, has decided to end the contract with the Parish Council with immediate effect. The council will put into place interim measures to get the grass cut whilst we go out to tender. Please bear with us whilst we get areas back up to the required standards.
Support Swindon Carers Centre during Carers Week
Swindon Carers Centre is inviting people to support unpaid carers during Carers Week (June 10 – 16). An unpaid carer is anyone looking after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of an illness, frailty, disability, mental health condition or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. Swindon Carers Centre is… read more
Speed Indicator Device
At the Parish Council planning meeting on the 26th April, approval was given to buy another SID (Speed Indicator Device) to be located on New Road, on two locations, moved between them. We still need to get SBC’s permission for this and arrange installation quotes and costs, but fingers crossed. We had advice from SBC… read more