Local projects could form part of a £25m Government-funded investment plan for Swindon. Swindon was one of 101 places given the opportunity last year by the Government to bid for funding of up to £25 million as part of the Government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund. In line with the Government process, the Council has brought… read more
The June Neighbourhood Watch Enewsletter is now available via the link below. Neighbourhood Watch
An education programme, which helps adult learners into training or employment, has been rated ‘Good’ with outstanding features by inspectors. Ofsted has today (26 May) delivered its verdict on Swindon Borough Council’s Adult Community Learning programme following an inspection in March. The Council is responsible for delivering adult learning programmes for people across the borough…. read more
Please could the residents of Carisbrook Terrace and The Crescent make sure their vehicles are parked appropriately so that the SBC refuse and recycling lorries can access the streets this week. Thanks.
Residents donated children’s clothes and toys for a collection day at the Primary School, for anyone in need of new items for their children.
Swindon Borough Council has written to more than 5,000 residents who have been identified by the NHS as being at high risk from coronavirus. The letter, which will hit doormats this week, contains guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and outlines the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness as a… read more
Neighbourhood Watch’s May 2020 eNewsletter is now published. View or download the newsletter.
Dealing with your waste responsibly It is more important than ever to deal with your waste responsibly. We need your help to keep our staff safe, and to minimise the amount of waste and recycling you put out for collection. Do not burn rubbish. We are investigating reports of bonfires See our daily report… read more
Our staff have been overwhelmed by the support shown for them each Thursday for Clap For Our Carers. We would love to be able to share with them what’s happening in streets around Wiltshire at 8pm each Thursday. Please send us your videos and pictures of what’s happening in your streets via our social media… read more
Dear resident, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well, as we continue to get through this challenging situation. The Swindon community continues to pull together, particularly to support our most vulnerable residents who depend on emergency food supplies and medication being delivered to them by the Council, partners and our fantastic volunteers…. read more
This is not a Parish Council iniative, but we do support it.
The image above shows the range of issues with which AgeUK can provide help. If you’d like more details on how to request help, please contact the Clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk or phone on 01793 740744. The main number for Age UK is 0800 169 65 65 (8am-7pm 365 days a year) or www.ageuk.org.uk/home-and-care
You can now sign up to the www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/ service, which has the following features: FREE messages and alerts from your local Community Policing Team about policing and crime matters in your area. FREE messages from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service relevant to your local area. You can receive free messages by email, text or… read more
COVID19 Support Appeal The current situation with COVID-19 is unprecedented and will be one of the biggest challenges our hospital, community teams and the NHS as a whole will have ever faced. Our duty of care is to our patients and to you, our supporters and we have not wanted to ask too much of… read more
As part of its service to the community, Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information about a wide range of organisations, groups and enterprises. In doing so, we may link to third-party websites. However, this does not imply the Council’s endorsement. Readers should always verify the validity and legitimacy of an organisation, group or enterprise before taking… read more
NHS staff and critical workers are being asked to contact Swindon Borough Council if they are struggling to find suitable childcare provision during the current coronavirus pandemic. Last week the Department for Education issued guidance to parents asking them to keep their children at home, wherever possible, to limit the chance of the virus spreading…. read more
The Community Hot Meals service is available for lunchtime deliveries to your home on every day of the year and has been specifically created for older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon. Our meal delivery service has been specifically created for older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon. We will bring you a hot, freshly… read more
To enable social distancing For the safety of staff and customers, whilst our orders from spar are being delivered (tuesday, thursday & saturday mornings) We will close the shop for 60 minutes to enable us to get new produce on the shelves and for staff and customers to remain safe. We will also be limiting… read more
As coronavirus continues to affect us, this remains a difficult time for everyone. Today we’re announcing a package of measures which we hope will ease the pressure and worry some of you may be facing. We are #HereForSwindon Support for residents 1. Compassionate Swindon: volunteer support for those who most need it 2. Council tax… read more
The scouts made a number of bird boxes and we have been busy putting them up around the parish.