All our local pubs have now confirmed that they will provide free tea/coffee to the volunteers working on the litter pick on 4th March – well done and thanks to our local hostelries! Calley Arms at Hodson Patriot’s Arms in Chiseldon The Plough on the Hill Bakers Arms in Badbury. Wear your yellow hi vis… read more
This dog was seen on the Castle View Road Green yesterday, without an owner. The dog also had a poo on 3 separate occasions which were therefor left on the green as there was no owner to clean up. If you are the owner of this dog please consider how letting your dog roam and… read more
A quick reminder about the workday on Sunday 5th February, at 10:00. We will be working to improve the condition of the Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Old Town Railway Cutting in Swindon. This is also on route 45 of the National Cycle Network. We’ll meet at 10:00 at the foot of the… read more
To the 1% of dog walkers who do not clean up after their dogs and put their dogs mess in the red dog bin provided – Chiseldon Parish Council would have no choice but to ban dogs from this area if the situation doesn’t improve. It is obvious that children use this area so please… read more
Just a reminder that SBC may not take cardboard with the recycling collections if it’s not folded or broken up inside the boxes and also must be dry. Black plastic is also not recyclable in Swindon so please don’t add it to your plastic recycling. Thanks
Just had a lovely long morning out in the warm (yes!) sunshine. We completed c.15m of hedge (you can see below something of the difference) and said hello to a lot of passersby out enjoying themselves in various way. I’ll send round shortly a list of future dates. Best wishes Dick
More hedging! We will continue hedge making: this time on the stretch of path leading from Coate Water to the motorway. On Sunday January 22nd we will meet at 10.00 on the path between Coate Water Country Park and the motorway (near SU 178 816). A location map should be visible below. You can, of… read more
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