Bus Corridor meeting Fri 24th Feb at Wroughton

Bus Corridor” meeting – Friday, 24th. February between 11.00-1300hrs. In Wroughton Library, off Wharf Road, Wroughton. We hope that as many bus users as possible will try to get there. The corridor routes will be for buses only and one is proposed to run through Old Town. You can use the Service 81 at 10.33am… read more

Clerk’s office closed

The Clerk’s office is closed from now (Thursday 9th Feb) to Monday 20th Feb.  Only urgent emails will be responded to during this time.

Thamesdown Transport sold to major bus operator

Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet meeting (1 Feb) and will ensure Thamesdown Transport… read more

Bus corridor consultation events

Bus corridor consultation events this month A series of informal drop-in consultation events will be held later this month to present proposals for a new bus corridor linking Wichelstowe with the town centre. It follows previous consultation with members of the public on potential options for the scheme in December. If the proposals are agreed, the… read more

M4 J16 update

Motorists warned of overnight slip road closure on Monday The start of February has seen utility investigation and earthworks continue across the site. Traffic management will continue to be implemented on the roundabout as and when required to accommodate these various works during off-peak periods between 9am and 4pm. The M4 eastbound exit slip road… read more

Thamesdown Transport sold

Thamesdown Transport Limited sold to major bus operator Thamesdown Transport Limited has been taken over by a major commercial bus operator after councillors agreed to sell the Council’s shares in the company. The decision to sell the bus company to Go South Coast, part of the Go Ahead Group, was taken at Wednesday night’s Cabinet… read more

Next Council meetings

Next Council meetings: 6th Feb Planning 7.00pm 13th Feb Full Council 7.30 16th Feb Environment – 7.00 20th Feb Recreation – 7.00   All at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. All welcome as each meeting has a public recess.

What’s on in February 2017

WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY 30 January          Neighbourhood Watch Meeting. Recreation Hall, 7.30pm 4 February          Borough Councillors’ Surgery, The Patriots Arms 11.30am – 12.30pm. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. 6 February          Craft Club, Chiseldon House Hotel, 10am—12noon 7 February          Chiseldon WI, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 8 February          Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall, 7.30pm 9… read more

EMagazines on your phone or tablet at no charge

Get eMagazines straight to your phone or tablet at no charge from Swindon Libraries Library members can download and read magazines for free from Zinio our digital magazine service.  This allows you to read, interact with and explore the Swindon Libraries collection of magazines just by using your library card. Available 24 hours a day,… read more

Girl Guides

Great to see the Guides make the most of their Tuesday session despite the power cut in the area! You just need cardboard and a torch!!

Postcode checker for new Parishes

Postcode Checker Now Online To Help Residents Identify Their Parish Area Households in Swindon can now check what parish council area they will live in, thanks to a new postcode checker on the Council’s website. Last month, the Council decided to create four new parish councils in Swindon, which will mean that 64,000 additional properties… read more

Lonely elderly residents over the Christmas period

If there are any elderly residents who may feel lonely this Christmas period, you can call “Silverline”, a free service on 0800 470 8090. Please check in on any elderly neighbors who are on their own and might need a hand or some company.

Parish Council meeting dates for Jan 2017

The dates the Parish Council are meeting in January are: Full Council 9th Jan 7.30 at the Rec Hall Environment and Highways 12th Jan 7.15 at the Old Chapel Recreation 16th Jan 7.00pm at the Old Chapel