New Councillor – Anthony Howlett
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!
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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
Welcome to our new councillors!
We are pleased to announce that on Mon 12th August, Jo Stevens and Stephen Turley were co-opted on to the council. They both live in Chiseldon with their families and bring a wide variety of skills and experience with them. This now leaves us with 4 vacancies for Cllrs. Please contact the Clerk if this… read more
Conservative Party Candidate Danny Kruger takes the seat as the new East Wiltshire MP.
You can see the full results at East Wiltshire – General election results 2024 – BBC News or in the screenshot below.
Notice of Casual Vacancy – Councillor for Chiseldon Parish Council
Notice of Casual Vacancy 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 Andy Rogers on 1/5/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now… read more
Borough and PCC Notices of Election
Note: for pdf versions of the documents, which preserve hyperlinks, please click below: Borough notice of election Police Crime Commissioner notice of election PCC Election Address notice
Poll cards to be delivered ahead of upcoming May election
Residents who are registered to vote in Swindon will soon start to receive their poll card which provides details of their polling station as well as the photo ID requirements for the Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections, taking place on Thursday, 2 May. This year, the poll cards will come in the form of an… read more
Help build your community – new co-opted councillors needed
Get involved and help build your community by working as a parish councillor. Can you spare a little time each month to work with others, making decisions that affect your community? Please get in touch for more information by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk.
Donations approved by Chiseldon Parish Council
Two donations were approved at the Full Council meeting on 11th March: £500 to Chiseldon Primary School to run first aid courses for all children in years 3-6 £500 to the Washpool volunteer group to start their fund for track improvement works. A further amount of funds needs to be allocated which will be voted… read more
Annual Parish Meeting, 8th April 7.30pm
The Annual Parish Meeting has been called by the Council Chairman for 8th April, 7.00pm at the Chiseldon House Hotel on New Road. All residents are welcome to attend but only electors of the parish are permitted to speak. PCSO Charlotte Watson will be attending to answer any local police questions you may have. Tea… read more
Get ready to vote: Voter ID requirement for 2024 Swindon local elections
Voters in Swindon will need to show an approved form of photo ID to vote at a polling station in the Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday, 2 May 2024. The regulation was first introduced in the May 2023 elections following new UK-wide legislation introduced by the UK Government (Elections Act 2022)…. read more
SBC budget approved, with plans to close £32.9 million budget gap
Councillors last night (22 Feb) approved the Council’s budget for the next financial year, which includes plans to close a £32.9m budget gap. A financial health review by the Local Government Association last summer described the Council’s finances as being on a ‘cliff edge’, highlighting how the Council needs to bring its Children’s Services budget… read more
Voters encouraged to get their ID ready ahead of this year’s local elections
People in Swindon are reminded that they will need to show an approved form of photo ID if they wish to vote at the upcoming Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. In Swindon, both elections are taking place on Thursday, 2 May. Nineteen Borough Council seats are up for election, while the Wiltshire and Swindon… read more
Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
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 Pauline Barnes on 15.01.2024. Please see link for details. Notice of casual vacancy on Chiseldon Parish Council
Council’s finances are on a ‘cliff edge’
Senior councillors will meet on 13th December to discuss Swindon Borough Council’s ‘extremely serious’ financial position. The local authority is currently forecasting a £6.5m in-year budget gap and an estimated £14.1m shortfall for the following financial year (24-25) due largely to inflation and the significant additional costs associated with Children’s Services. And the Council’s Cabinet… read more