The following is an extract from Swindon Borough Council’s Member’s Bulletin, 20th July 2017: Lydiard Park Is Flying The Flag As One Of The UK’s Very Best Green Spaces Lydiard Park has been recognised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy as one of the very best in the world. The Swindon Borough Council-owned park… read more
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson, is seeking applications for his new Community Action Fund. The fund launched by the PCC at the end of June has been created to benefit local communities with £40,000 earmarked for this year to share among the chosen projects. The Commissioner is looking… read more
The Parish Council are doing an internal review of the cemetery to ensure it remains safe for visitors, staff and contractors. One of the first things we will be looking at is the use of any vases or other decoration that are made of glass and porcelain, which present a danger if broken and are… read more
Please see the press release from Wiltshire Community Foundation regarding a new fund which will make grants to benefit parishes around the Wroughton area. Summary: Wiltshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce new funding for the community from Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park. The solar park started to generate power in July last year… read more
We are looking for an apprentice butcher to replace one of our team (Dave) who is retiring. We are a full carcass butchery specialising in local traditional breeds and you will learn knife skills, food preparation and customer service skills. You will need to be keen to learn, well presented and a team player. Training… read more
Wiltshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce new funding for the community from Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park. The solar park started to generate power in July last year and has now released its first funds to benefit the community in the surrounding area. Grant funding is available for local community groups for applications… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council will be undertaking a long term plan in the Butts Road cemetery to ensure all graves where possible are in line with the cemetery regulations. If you tend a grave in the cemetery please take a look at the regulations to familiarise yourself: View or download regulations We will make every effort… read more
Click on the link below to view or download the current list of outstanding work for Swindon Borough Council. Outstanding works – June 2017
Well done Chissy! Swindon School Achievement Awards Chiseldon Primary School – Maths (100%) Nythe Primary School – All Subjects Moredon Primary School – All Subjects Lydiard Park Academy – Highest 5 A*-C St Joseph’s Catholic College – Highest English The Ridgeway School & 6th Form College – Highest Maths Wanborough Primary School – Highest Phonics
Invitation to all OK4U Boxing Group are taking part in an Exhibition Boxing Match at Scrappers Gym on Sunday, 16 July at 4.00pm. Our service users are raring to showcase the skills they have learnt and mastered over the past year and we are hoping to have as much support as possible on fight night… read more
What are your views with regards to the Parish Council sponsoring (funding) a session at the Wroughton Library? Now that the mobile service has stopped, where are people going? Please contact the Clerk using the contact form on this website with your comments, thanks.
The next Chiseldon Parish NHW meeting will take place on Monday 31st July commencing at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall. Feedback will be provided from the recent meeting involving Parish Council representatives and PC Sophia Best, Community Co-ordinator (South Rural) and Insp. David Hobman, Swindon South. Information will also be shared following the Wiltshire NHW Association AGM. … read more
There have been various queries about the stockpiling of fertilizer along Ladysmith Road in preparation for it being spread on the fields. The landowner has confirmed to the Parish Council that all relevant permits and forms are in place to allow this to happen. Unfortunately due to the timing this year of the hot… read more
Everyone is welcome to the meeting. There is a public recess at the start of the meeting where members of the public can address the Chair. Full council agenda 10.7.17
We would like to clarify the fastest way for residents to get a response to fly-tipping that includes hazardous waste, such as needles. Unfortunately, Chiseldon Parish Council is not equipped to deal with hazardous waste, and so reporting this directly to Swindon Borough Council is much quicker. If you come across potentially hazardous waste –… read more
Wiltshire Police opened recruitment for Police Community Support Officers last Friday 30th June 2017, recruiting PCSO’s for an intake starting on the 2nd January 2018. The initial application process will remain open for 3 weeks and full details will be announced separately. To enable potential applicants to fully understand the role of PCSO, Wiltshire Police… read more
Anyone living in Dorset and Wiltshire can request a free Safe & Well visit from the Fire and Rescue Service – call 0800 038 2323 or visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-visits If you have a fire safety concern about a high rise building, please contact the Fire Safety team on 01722 691717 or email fire.safety@dwfire.org.uk … read more
Transitional Funding To Provide Community Library Facilities In 11 Locations More than £350,000 in transitional funding will be awarded to community organisations to enable community-led library services to be developed across 11 locations in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has approved the funding following the adoption of the town’s library strategy in December 2016. The Council’s… read more
Saturday 10th June saw the residents of Chiseldon Parish come together for the Holy Cross Church Fete. Thanks to the efforts of organisers and contributors, a good time was had by all, at an event that included a barbeque, the Wroughton Silver Band and many stalls. For further details, please see The Swindon Advertiser‘s article.
The next full council meeting will be the 10th July at the Rec Hall at 7.30. Alison Waine who heads the dog warden team from SBC will be presenting, advising on current and hopefully future laws to help combat dog fouling. Everyone is welcome to listen to her talk and then there will be a… read more