Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police are launching a campaign to encourage local people to know the signs of child abuse and exploitation and how to report it. The new campaign aims to encourage people to report any concerns they may have that a child is in danger so that authorities can step in to… read more
Latest Issue of The Ridgeway National Trail Newsletter The Ridgeway National Trail summer newsletter this here – and if this sunny weather continues, something to sit down in the shade with: With ideas for dog walking and for bird watching along The Ridgeway Learn how the Castles bike ride has raised lots of money for Macmillan… read more
Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 26th July at 8pm. Brown Jack, Wroughton (1 Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire, SN4 0RT), in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking. £1 entrance. Other 2018 Dates: February 22nd March 22nd April 26th – Kevin Dempsey May 24th June 28th – Blondes With Beards July… read more
Prestigious Green Flag Award Places Lydiard Park Among The Very Best Open Spaces Lydiard park is among a record-breaking 1,883 parks and green spaces across the UK that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award. The international award, now into its third decade, is a sign that the park boasts the highest possible environmental standards,… read more
Awards Ceremony Sees Talented Teachers Recognised For Excellent Work Huge congratulations have been issued to teachers across Swindon as this year’s Education Excellence Awards were deemed a big success. The ceremony was held at the Marriott on Piper’s Way last Thursday (19th July 2018) and saw inspirational teachers and schools awarded for their hard work… read more
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many children across Dorset and Wiltshire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob. So as part of the national fire safety campaign, Dorset… read more
All Aboard At STEAM As Kids Get In For £1 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 27 July to 2 September and will mean that up to four… read more
Lydiard House Is Given New Lease Of Life As Repair Works Get Underway Vital maintenance work to rejuvenate historic Lydiard House has begun in earnest. Swindon Borough Council is in the process of putting £850,000 into the Grade 1 listed building to carry out essential repairs. So far, improvements have been made to the external… read more
Defibrillator Locations Sir Henry Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon SN4 0LT Cameo Hairdressers, High Street, Chiseldon SN4 0NQ Outside wall of the Pavilion on the Recreation field, accessed via Norris Close Phone box, Badbury Call 999 to gain the access code for the cabinets.
Reconstructing Upham Road Despite the extremely warm weather, the team at Upham Road continue to break out and remove the old damaged concrete and replace it with a new base material. The minibus service that we have been running for residents from the stop outside Queen’s Park will also include a pick-up point along Burford Avenue. We have… read more
New Chief Executive At SBC Swindon Borough Council has appointed Susie Kemp as its new Chief Executive. The appointment was ratified by councillors at last night’s Full Council meeting (12 July 2018) and she will start her new role from today. A strong field of candidates from across the country applied for the role with… read more
Rough sleepers To Receive Additional Help Over Winter Period With Return Of Temporary Housing Scheme Swindon Borough Council will for the second year running offer special temporary winter housing provision for the town’s most vulnerable rough sleepers. The project, which will see a select number of homeless people given shelter and intensive support during the… read more
Summer Reading Challenge 2018 Swindon Library’s Summer Reading Challenge returns for another year, and this time it has a comical theme to coincide with The Beano’s 8oth Birthday. The challenge, known as ‘Mischief Makers’, encourages children aged four years and older to visit their local libraries and enjoy books, audiobooks, e-books and e-magazines over the… read more
The Wroughton Library is temporarily located in the Alexandra Room of the Ellendune Centre and are currently looking to move to a bigger space (and that’ll probably be within the Ellendune still) so it is likely going to be in the Alex room for the foreseeable future. Their opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11am –… read more
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert. The musical extravaganza will take place on Thursday, 19 July and will showcase the very best of Swindon Young Musicians including the… read more
Due to an issue with our phone line there will be no phone contact available at the Clerk’s office for the next few days or so. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk and issues will be dealt with as normal.
Inconsiderate drivers who double park and block dropped kerbs and driveways could soon be fined under new powers that will be taken up by Swindon Borough Council later this year. Following a recent Cabinet meeting, the Council is proposing to implement powers under the Traffic Management Act which would see fines of up to £105… read more
The consultation meeting for a proposed development at Day House Lane will be repeated. This is due to an administrative error that advertised the wrong venue. More details can be found in an article by The Swindon Advertiser.
Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017). Previously when a young adult left the care system at the age of 18 they would receive support in the form of a personal advisor who would be available… read more
Council Launches Pothole Campaign Following Harsh Winter Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council. The month-long potholes campaign has been launched om the 18 June as the Council continues to repair the borough’s roads following the significant damage… read more