Message from SBC: Earlier this year, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England decided that Swindon would retain 57 councillors but that new wards were needed to match the Borough’s growing population. As a result, the Council now has to create new polling districts. This means where you vote may change, and we’re now asking… read more
The Parish Council is delighted to announce a donation of £500 to Chiseldon Primary School from its grants and donation fund to help purchase an early years train. The total cost is £2065 and our contribution takes the school to around the half way mark. If you’d like to donate towards the fund you can… read more
Thank you to all the residents who submitted comments. The EGPA committee has reviewed the comments and we hope the information in the document provided is helpful. It clarifies the current responsibilities for different parties and sets out CPC’s plans, currently under discussion. Review of residents’ comments from the Jan 25 Parish Appearance Survey
An event to showcase why now is an ideal time to invest in Swindon has been described as an overwhelming success. And Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, says he hopes the confidence that major investors have already shown in the town, will spur on many more to join Swindon’s upward trajectory. Cllr Robbins… read more
Earlier this week (26 Feb), a Full Council meeting of all councillors discussed and voted on the 2025-26 Council budget, which sets out £188m to deliver services and support the Swindon Plan priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon. With the budget for social care services for children and adults forecasted to be at… read more
PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor James Whitehead on 25.02.2025 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
Danny Kruger will be in Chiseldon at the Recreation Hall (by the tennis courts), at the end of Norris Close, SN4 0LP on the morning of Saturday, 8th February to meet residents of Chiseldon who would like to introduce themselves and discuss local issues. There is no need for an appointment – please come along between 11am and 12pm to say… read more
PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Anthony Howlett on 20/12/2004. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
The Parish Council precept for the year starting 1st April 2025 will be £173,000. This is an increase from a static 2-year period of £160,000. Many of the Council’s ongoing costs have increased, and the council are also aware of the needs of the parish with regards to the overall appearance, in the light of… read more
PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Steven Woodham on 0912/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec). Councillors will be told the local authority’s latest accounts show a forecast £7.6m in-year budget overspend with next year’s budget (2025/26) showing an estimated £18.9m budget gap. The current… read more
The Parish Council would like to know your views on parish appearance and cleanliness in order to plan ahead with regards to the services we provide. This will enable the council to update/create future plans for the services we provide. Thank you. To complete the survey, please use the QR code below or follow this… read more
Efforts to embed an open, transparent and collaborative culture at Swindon Borough Council have been recognised in a report by the Local Government Association (LGA). In September 2024, the Council invited a team of senior councillors and officers from other local authorities to undertake a ‘Corporate Peer Challenge’, which included a four day onsite visit… read more
On 24th October, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, announced in her speech to the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, the launch of a government consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at council meetings. This consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing… read more
We’re delighted to welcome Anthony Howlett to the council as one of our newest councillors, co-opted 9th September at our full council meeting. Anthony lives with his partner at Burderop Park, and his many years as a management consultant are sure to be an asset to the council. Welcome Anthony!
From Swindon Borough Council: We recently launched the Swindon Plan which sets out our long-term priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon working with communities and partners across the Borough. The Plan was shaped by the ideas and feedback of local people as part of our ongoing commitment to ensure we listen to what matters… read more