Meeting dates for 2019
The Chiseldon Council has made plans for their meetings in 2019. Each committee and their meetings have been planned out and are available to view.
Parish/Borough Council Surgery — 5th January
On Saturday 5th Jan 2019 from 11.30 to 12.30, the Parish/Borough Council surgery will be held in the Calley Memorial Hall on Draycott Road. All residents are welcome.
Swindon Waste Strategy Specials
Last night the Council’s Cabinet agreed Swindon’s 10 year Waste Strategy. The document sets out the principles for how we will deal with waste over the coming years and also proposes actions to start to achieve the strategy in the first year. We have created a website to explain the strategy which you can access… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council Draft Budget
The Parish Council continues to maintain a number of public areas within the villages of Hodson, Chiseldon, Badbury and Draycott Foliat to a high standard, tailoring services to where they are most needed. This maintenance includes grass cutting of public areas; the supply, maintenance and emptying of rubbish and dog waste bins; litter picking; clearing… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council Auditing Records
Two documents reporting on Chiseldon Parish Council audits are now available on the site. You can read and download them using the links below, or see the side box on the Account Transactions page. View internal audit report 2018 View external auditor report and certificate 2017-18
North Wessex Downs AONB 5 Year Management Plan Review
North Wessex Downs AONB 5 Year Management Plan The North Wessex Downs AONB 5 Year Management Plan is being reviewed. This plan is a legal document which is adopted by all local authorities in which the North Wessex Downs sit. You can have your say on the new draft plan here.
Internal Audit Report 2018
The latest Internal Audit Report for Chiseldon Council has been released and can be viewed here or on the Fianance Policies and Staff Committee.
Lydiard House Repairs
Lydiard House Is Given New Lease Of Life As Repair Works Get Underway Vital maintenance work to rejuvenate historic Lydiard House has begun in earnest. Swindon Borough Council is in the process of putting £850,000 into the Grade 1 listed building to carry out essential repairs. So far, improvements have been made to the external… read more
New Chief Executive At Swindon Borough Council
New Chief Executive At SBC Swindon Borough Council has appointed Susie Kemp as its new Chief Executive. The appointment was ratified by councillors at last night’s Full Council meeting (12 July 2018) and she will start her new role from today. A strong field of candidates from across the country applied for the role with… read more
Phone Out of Order at Clerk’s Office
Due to an issue with our phone line there will be no phone contact available at the Clerk’s office for the next few days or so. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk and issues will be dealt with as normal.
SBC to extend support to people in the care system up to the age of 25
Young adults who currently receive help from the care system will benefit from extended support following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Act (2017). Previously when a young adult left the care system at the age of 18 they would receive support in the form of a personal advisor who would be available… read more
Welcome Our New Councillor
Warm Welcome to our newest Councillor We are very happy to welcome our new Councillor, Denise Rogers to the Parish Council. Denise lives in Badbury with her partner and dog and used to be a dance teacher among other things. She is a regular walker around the area with her dog and is looking forward… read more
Parish Plan Consultation
In 2016, a parish plan consultation was carried out by a group of volunteers who collated the replies and reported back to the Parish Council. This document was requested in connection with the recent planning application submitted to SBC for 30 houses on New Road in Chiseldon. View or download the Parish Plan Consultation
New Road Meeting
Big Thank You For The Turnout What a turnout! Thanks to everyone who came along to the New Road meeting last night and patiently moved outside when the Borrelli room was bursting it’s seams! We will, as promised get all the information out to you that was discussed last night. You can email me with… read more
Public consultation on the proposed New Road Housing development, Monday 11th June — Change of Venue
Please note the change of venue for this meeting. A Public consultation on the proposed New Road Housing development is scheduled to take place on Monday 11th June, from 7- 9 pm at the Chiseldon House Hotel. The Parish Council want to ensure that they receive a good representation of views from its residents, this is… read more
Changes To Parish Meeting Dates
Changes to Parish meeting dates: June full council now Monday 18th June Environment, General Purpose and Amenities meeting now Monday 25th June
Public Consultation On The Proposed New Road Housing Development
Please note that this post has been edited with a change of venue. A Public consultation on the proposed New Road Housing development is scheduled to take place on Monday 11th June, from 7- 9 pm @ Chiseldon House Hotel. The Parish Council want to ensure that they receive a good representation of views from its… read more
M4 Junction 16 Now Fully Open
M4 Junction 16 now fully open after multi-million pound upgrade A scheme to create extra capacity at one of Swindon and Wiltshire’s busiest junctions is now fully operational. The multi-million pound upgrade of Junction 16 of the M4, which has been fully opened on time, will ensure it can cope with future traffic levels and… read more
New Road
Planning Application Received For New Road A set of paper documents for the planning application for New Road has been received. Anyone is welcome to view these at the Old Chapel on Butts Road during opening hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 to 11.30am.
Thank you to Eric and Pam Shaw
At the Annual Parish meeting on Monday 15th May 2018, we said thank you to Eric Shaw and his wife Pam, for Eric’s many years of service as a Parish Councillor, Ward Councillor and Mayor. Eric retired on the 3rd May 2018 and we wish him a happy retirement.