Chiseldon Firs Update (as it had been noted that the concrete blocks had been moved) From SBC: “After speaking to Amanda Luker (Traveller Liaison Officer) earlier today, I have been advised that the council is completing an extensive clean and clear operation of the site and surrounding area. Please be assured that the gate into… read more
As you know we are a local club run by the members for the members, our aim is to get out and play whether that is for fun, for fitness or for competition. We have three excellent brand new floodlit courts available for our members to use all year round at no extra cost. We… read more
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Wroughton and Swindon Libraries – changes from April 2017 Following on from my article last month we are now in the last few visits of the mobile library. Any member of this service should have had a letter from Swindon Borough Council. If you have not, please contract Allyson Jordan on 01793 466035 or email… read more
Major phase of work begins at Junction 16 Around 100,000 tonnes of clay will be transported onto Junction 16 of the M4 over the coming months as part of the latest phase of works to transform the key highway interchange. A dozen lorries this week began transporting the clay on to the site to raise… read more
Transport Report – April 2017 Sorry – but the buses are changing again Although the last bus changes were back in November 2016, further changes will be happening with effect from Sunday 2 April. We would recommend that you get a copy of the new timetable, as the bus may go earlier or later than… read more
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE PROW FOOTPATH 24 CHISELDON, SWINDON This Order is made on the grounds of public safety and will prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along the length of footpath 24 Chiseldon which connects to Day House Lane. Alternative Route… read more
Everyone is welcome to attend. Monday 13th March 7.30pm Rec Hall off Norris Close Click here for the agenda
Works step up a gear at Junction 16 Works at Junction 16: Construction is now in full swing on both the eastbound and westbound off-slip roads, within the south side of the roundabout, and at the entrance to Upper Studley Farm. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor will start bringing a large volume of material… read more
Monday 13:00 – 17:00 Tuesday 11:00 – 15:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 13:00 – 17:00 Saturday 10:00 – 13:00
Jordan McEwan the warden has advised that she will be visiting Castle View Road to do patrols and stick up extra fouling notices. She has asked that information about times of day or suspected dog owners are passed on to her for investigation. Castle View residents (and others) are welcome to contact her direct on:… read more
The Borough/Parish Councillor surgery for March is this Saturday 4th March, 11.30 to 12.30 at the Memorial Hall on Draycott Road. All welcome to come in and have a chat about any concerns or issues you might have.
My thanks to Ian, Howard, Les, Mark, Chris and Tim. We had a successful day, as you can see from the before-and-after pictures below. Not only did we do a lot of clearing, we also removed four large bags of litter and fly tipping! The geology is now much more visible: and we had several… read more
Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch A key player in the ‘One Team’ approach to reducing crime. Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Association is organising a series of Open Forum’s to inform and raise awareness of the ‘One Team One Approach’ community policing model recently introduced by Wiltshire Police. The forum will also provide an opportunity to review how Neighbourhood… read more
WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 1 March Lent Lunch, Holy Cross Church Hall, 12.45pm 4 March Chiseldon Village Litter Pick, Strouds Hill, 10am—12 noon 4 March Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall 11.30am – 12.30pm. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. 6 March Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12noon 6 March -3 April Lent… read more
Forthcoming Council meetings: Mon 13th March – Full council meeting Thurs 16th March – Environment meeting Mon 20th March – Recreation Meeting Wed 29th March – Finance Meeting All meetings have a public recess at the start where members of the public can address the chair for 5 minutes.
ChIRP 2018 – Church Interior Renovation Project Update We’re off! The calendar is quickly filling up with fundraising events during 2017 and there will be something for everyone whatever the weather! People’s generosity has been overwhelming, with offers to run events, financial donations, prizes for competitions, offers of skills and services – its very clear… read more
Date Announcement: On Wednesday 19th April from 7.00pm we will be holding the Annual Parish Meeting in the Chiseldon House Hotel. All residents of the Parish are invited to attend. Our first confirmed guest speaker is the Police and Crime Commissioner Angus MacPherson who will be giving a talk on Community Policing in Wiltshire. Further… read more
Library Provision – changes affecting Chiseldon Residents We have always had either a library or a mobile library in the Chiseldon Parish area. We lost the library in the old school building in New Road a number of years ago and this was replaced by a mobile library service, calling twice a week. Due to… read more
The first meeting of the new Transport and Strategic Planning Committee meeting is Thursday 23rd Feb at 7.30pm in the Recreation Hall. As with all our other meetings, the public are welcome to attend and there will be a public recess at the start of the meeting.