Report from our Ward Cllr – a number of streets in certain area in the Borough are having their lights dimmed between 00.00 – 05.00 from the 23rd. January. We are not affected but details will be in the papers shortly.
Did you know that a lot of Chiseldon is contained in a conservation area? Did you know this might impact on work you decide to do to your property? Did you know this might change when you need to apply for planning permission and what will be granted by Swindon Borough Council. The map is… read more
There are several things for me to say early in the new year. Firstly, our next workday will be on Sunday 22nd January, meeting at 10:00. We will be hedge laying again, south of Coate Water. I will send another note round when I have all the details worked out. Secondly, we now… read more
Waste removal. Our contractor AllBuild who do our bins, grass cutting and small fly tipping removal will be very happy to quote any homeowners who need rubbish removing. You can reach Lee on 07810 317 333.
New Road grass verges seem to have a problem with dog fouling at the moment. Please please please can everyone bring bags with them and clear up after their dogs. If anyone knows someone not on this Facebook page who might not know the dangers of dog mess to human’s – please advise them of… read more
We have been notified that these 2 incidents of fly tipping have now been cleared by SBC. Please keep reporting any issues so we can get them dealt with. The Parish Council can clear small loads, but we need to report to SBC for large loads to be cleared.
Ward Cllr Eric Shaw has updated us with regards to the fly tipped rubbish that remains on Ladysmith Road – “Unfortunately the due date is by the 19/01/2017, I can only ask if it can be done earlier given its location” We will update you if we hear any more from SBC on this.
Dates are: 27th and 28th December 3rd and 4th January
From January the Parish Council may have some allotment plots free to rent. If you would like a plot or like to be put on the waiting list (first come first served basis) then please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk.
To order additional boxes contact SBC on 01793 445500 and make your request. You will be given a reference number. You can then wait approx 2 weeks for the boxes to be delivered to your home, or go to the recycling centre at Chaney Manor and collect them using your reference number.
Changes to waste collection days to start next week Residents are being asked to ensure they have read important information from Swindon Borough Council regarding potential changes to the day their household waste, recycling and garden waste is collected. From next Monday (31 October), new waste collection routes will come into force which will affect… read more
A reminder that on our “Local Community” page of this website there is a list of the 16 dog waste bins that the Parish Council provide for use. Please familiarise yourself with this list. Many thanks
We have a large document in the Butts Road Chapel relating to the New Eastern Villages Planning obligations. It contains a revised draft supplimentary planning document, illustrative master plan, village proformas, and infrastructure requirements. There is a public consultation available until 18th August. The document can be viewed during the Parish office opening hours, or… read more
The contractors who are responsibly for the grass at the two cemeteries have advised that due to the sudden growing spurt (from rain and then sun) the grass was very long which meant the self mulching mowers could not work as effectively as they normally do. We are looking at this with the contractors to… read more
The Parish Council will be publishing the numbers of vehicles exceeding the 30mph speed limit along New Road when we get the data from the Speed Watch team. For the w/c 11th April there were 10 vehicles travelling at over 40mph recorded For the w/c 4th April there were 35 vehicles travelling at over 40mph… read more
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
Please find attached information received at the Clerks office in regards to this scheme. Abundance swindon bonds bonus ends local PR final 040416
The Parish Council recently received an enquiry about plans to handle any occurence of ash dieback disease. This document gives more information about symptoms and treatment of affected trees.
We have received the following update, from Swindon Borough Council, about the schedule for grass cutting in the villages. After a record breaking mild/wet autumn and winter period, many of the grass verges around the borough are exceptionally long for the start of the new mowing season. In addition, the wet weather over the winter… read more
If you are interested in the historic landscape that surrounds our villages then you might like to attend the North Wessex Downs Heritage Forum on 23 March, in Lambourn. This one day event costs just £5 and includes a guided walk. To find out more please see the event flyer.