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.
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
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 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
The updated list of outstanding works is attached here
Agenda for the meeting is attached. All residents welcome. 7.30pm Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Full council agenda 13.2.17
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
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 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
The Feb Borough/Parish surgery is this Saturday 4th Feb at the Patriot’s Arms from 11.30 to 12.30. Please pop in if you have any issues you want to discuss.
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.
Within this bulletin from SBC is a detailed article in regards to the new police model. Bulletin 849 – 19 January 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
Our first NW meeting will take place on Monday 30th January commencing at 7.30pm at the Recreation Hall – it will be warm! Agenda to include: Crime data for December Contributions from local members Cyber crime update – regional NW meeting I attended at Gloucs Police HQ The future role of NW in our local community Feedback from… read more
Click here for the latest Transport report from Cllr David Hill
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
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 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
SBC’s list of recommended traders below. Waste removal is on page 5.