Moving the Chiseldon Camp Memorial Stone
The Chiseldon Camp Memorial stone was moved on 8th December 2020 to its new temporary home at the green area off Aisne Road in Ridgeway View. Thanks go to everyone who made this possible.
Chiseldon Area Gritting Routes
Please see below a plan showing the routes treated in your area. Please note that Marlborough Road south of The Ridgeway is treated by Wiltshire County and the A419 and M4 are treated by Highways England.
New Road Survey
It is 4 years since changes were made by Swindon Borough Council to New Road, to reduce speeding and make the road safer for cars accessing the road from Canney Close and The Canney, as well as pedestrians, and cyclists. We would like to understand how people now feel about the change, how well is… read more
Important changes to waste and recycling Christmas and New Year collections
Households in Swindon are being reminded about some important changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period. There will be no waste and recycling collections on Friday, 25 December 2020 and residents are advised to put their waste and recycling out, including food waste for those who receive collections, by 6.30am a few… read more
Christmas videos by Year 6 at Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Year 6 wanted to share their love this Christmas. They wanted to try and include the whole community. It’s been a dreadful year but we can all share our love this Christmas.
Christmas in Chiseldon
Our tree and lights are now up on New Road for a little bit of festive sparkle. Thank you to a resident who donated the tree from their garden (if you could all get growing for future years please!) and we had a donation towards to the costs involved from another kind resident. The lights… read more
How to use a defibrillator
Defibrillators are very easy to use. Although they don’t all look the same, they all function in broadly the same way. You don’t need training to use one. The machine gives clear spoken instructions – all you have to do is follow them – and it won’t shock someone unless they need it. You may… read more
Openreach Fibre Broadband information
Please do read the article below in the Swindon Advertiser which outlays the way the scheme works. We can also confirm that: The scheme needs a good level of support from residents on the electoral register (the figure used for calculating the sign up %) for Chiseldon Parish. There is a threshold of households needed… read more
Millennium Wood Bulb Planting
Wendy, Tony and Bethan from the Chiseldon Gardening and Countryside Club, myself, and Karen who provided her Rotavator, planted 1000 bluebell bulbs last week at the Millennium Wood between the allotments and Farm Shop. The Parish Council provided funds for the bulbs and the gardening club and Karen assisted with all the hard work. Thank… read more
Residents asked to contribute to Council plans to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint
Local people are being asked to give feedback on the Council’s ambitious Carbon Reduction Strategy, which looks to make Council operations carbon neutral by 2030, along with wider plans to lead the entire borough towards net zero by 2050, delivering on Government targets. The consultation, which can be accessed by visiting the Council’s website, will… read more
Chiseldon Councillor Vacancies
Chiseldon Parish Council needs you! We are calling for community heroes to put themselves forward for one of FIVE vacancies on our local Parish Council. We want people of all backgrounds and experience to represent the community and help #MakeAChange. There are five simple steps to becoming a Chiseldon Parish Councillor: Contact the clerk to… read more
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School lay wreath in remembrance
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School’s head boy and head girl represented the school at the Cenotaph today to lay a wreath in remembrance. Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/Chiseldon-Primary-Nursery-School-101903164549396/videos/361249851643536/
Chiseldon Local History Group Calendar now available
New stock of the Chiseldon Local History Group Calendars is now in, the first batch sold out so we have ordered some more. They are on sale in Oakley’s on the High Street, £5 each. If you can’t get to Chiseldon to buy yours, message me and we will try to help.
Footpath closed for cable repair
The footpath between the allotments on New Road and the Farm Shop will be shut from Monday 30th Nov for 4/5 days. SSE need to drill some test bore holes to make sure that when the underground cable ruptured earlier in the year, the oil leak didn’t contaminate the ground. Signage and barriers will be… read more
Remembrance Sunday 2020
This year’s Remembrance Sunday was a little different.
Council provides update on services ahead of new national restrictions
New national restrictions which come into force from tomorrow (5 November) are expected to have minimal impact on council services. In line with the national guidance, Swindon Borough Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will remain open, with the current booking system in place to allow for social distancing on site and to ensure residents… read more
Council asks residents to honour Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, in line with government guidance, Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) at home. In light of the new lockdown restrictions, which came into force today (5 Nov), the Government has issued guidance to local authorities across England to ensure that the public is able to honour Remembrance… read more
Remembrance Sunday Event, 8th November 2020
Please see the poster below for details.
Brighter Futures November E-Newsletter
Radiotherapy Appeal update Keep up to date with the progress on the construction of the Radiotherapy Centre! We are keen for you to see the progress of the build at every stage. Click here for full details. If you have Facebook, we have set up a Radiotherapy Centre Group where you can see additional photographs… read more
We are here
Throughout lockdown, over Christmas or any when else if you are on your own and need help – please contact the Parish Council on clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk or 07570 167455. We will ask a volunteer to assist you where possible or signpost you to some help if it’s something we cannot help you with. We can help… read more