Dickinsons Real Deal coming to Swindon
Please see the attached Press Release: PRESS RELEASE SWINDON Dickinsons Real Deal
House Burglaries in Chiseldon Village
Please be aware that some burglaries from shed’s and garages are now moving onto houses. This is a very distressing occurance to have your house burgled so please don’t give people any chance to do so. Keep ALL doors and windows locked when out and at night time, never leave house or car keys within… read more
Background information on traffic calming schemes
Attached is background information from Swindon Borough Council that relates to traffic calming schemes. This information should be read in conjunction with other documents relating to this topic. Background information on traffic calming schemes
Patient and Public Involvement Newsletter
Newsletter from NHS Swindon CCG. (Swindon CCG is the name of the NHS organisation in Swindon that buys (commissions) local healthcare services. Swindon CCG has been formed from GP’s within Swindon and Shrivenham to create a clinician led commissioning group.) Patient and Public Involvement Newsletter – April 2016
Residents comments and Council responses for New Road Build Out
Please find attached an update from Monday 11th April’s Full Parish Council meeting in regards to the New Road Build Out. Main Points of Comment for the New Road Build Out
Swindon’s Citizen Advice needs new volunteers
The local Swindon branch of Citizen’s advice are looking people who can give 10 hours a week as volunteers to train to be Advisors or Receptionists. The information is found on the attached posters, and you can call 01793 402 106 and ask for Lucy MacIntosh or email trainer2@swindon.cabnet.org.uk Have you thought, Citizens Advice information… read more
Public Consultation for Parking Charges at Coate Water
Swindon Borough Council have launched a public consultation with regards to charging for parking at Coate Water. You can use the link below to either complete an on-line questionnaire, or download and print the document, to post back to them. Coate Water Parking Charge Consultation
Swindon Borough Council Solar Bonds
Please find attached information received at the Clerks office in regards to this scheme. Abundance swindon bonds bonus ends local PR final 040416
Transport Report – March 2016
Thamesdown Bus Company is in the process of spending £1.4million on 10 new single-decker buses for Swindon. This shows the price of vehicles these days, with the new double-deckers on the X5 route are costing £230,000. Great Western Railways has been named as the main sponsor of the Swindon Railway Works’ 175th anniversary celebrations. One… read more
Transport report – February
There are some changes in the pipeline for Bus Service 80 (Swindon, Marlborough, Tidworth, Ludgershall). With effect from 31st January there will be a new timetable with the same number of services but spread out further across the day. Please pick up a leaflet from the Stagecoach office or look on the Stagecoach West website…. read more
Priority services during power cuts
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) now has a Priority Services Register for anyone who needs extra support in the event of a power cut. The service is free to join and operates 24 hours a day. You are eligible if you are: Dependant on electricity for home care or medical treatment Suffering from a chronic… read more
Home Library Service
Swindon Libraries offer a Home Library Service for people who can’t get to their local library, for mobility or health reasons. The Service, run by the RVS and other volunteeers, can be long term or temporary (depending on individual needs) and is tailored to your reading preferences. To find out more please ring Anish Harrison… read more
Water and wastewater systems
Due to the large amount of rainfall over the past few weeks, the local water table is very high. As a result there have been a number of cases of water overflowing from beneath manhole covers. Thames Water has set up a Freephone number to report any such problems. To report an incident please call… read more
Waste collections over the Christmas period
The following notices have been received from Swindon Borough Council. Residents due to have a collection of plastic on Monday 28 December should store these items until the next scheduled collection in January 2016. Recycling boxes will be collected between Tuesday 29 December and Saturday 2 January. Refuse bins will be collected on either Wednesday… read more
Transport update
The Parish Council is still trying to get a new bus stop at Coate Village/Badbury Park but the junctions, off the Marlborough Road, have not yet been adopted by Swindon Highways. Watch this space for further news. Bus users with concessionary pass cards will not be issued with a ticket on Thamesdown buses. This means… read more
Place walks – January 2016
The group of residents working on a new Parish Plan will be running two more place walks in January. These walks are designed to help residents point out any areas of particular concern, as well as highlighting the things people value about village life. The details are as follows: Saturday 23 January, meet at 2pm… read more
Pride of Swindon Awards 2016
If you know somebody who works hard for the community you can now nominate them for a ‘Pride of Swindon’ award. Entries close on 29 January and there are categories for volunteers, young people, good neighbours and community workers. Find our more at: www.swindon.gov.uk/prideofswindon You can also pick up a nomination form at your local… read more
Carols on the Green
The newly-formed Badbury Park Community Association is holding a ‘Carols on the Green’ event at Babbury Park between 7pm and 8pm on 22 December. All are welcome!
Community Governors Wanted
Uplands School and Education Trust is looking for four community governors to join its Board of Trustees. The Trust admits pupils with severe or profound disabilities and multiple learning difficulties. Many students have additional needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), visual / hearing impairments, or complex medical needs. The purpose of the charity is to… read more