A message that will be sent to mobile phones during the second national test of the Emergency Alerts system was revealed on 28 July. Millions of mobile devices will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds at approximately 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September along with a text. The national test of the… read more
On 7th July, the government announced that mobile phones in the UK will be sent a test Emergency Alert at around 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September 2025, as part of plans to strengthen the country’s preparedness. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather…. read more
The Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) latest analysis shows the population in England is projected to increase by 6.4% between mid-2022 and mid-2032. ONS’ interactive tool goes into further depth, exploring potential changes in each council over that 10-year period. Councils can see how births and deaths (natural change), and people moving in and out… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. For details on these vacancies, please see the pdf… read more
On 19th June, the government announced that people with a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot water at the end of this month, as the government confirms there will be a cautious and targeted phase out to the service. The Radio Teleswitch Service uses radio… read more
Please see the attached document for details. You can contact the Clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk for a word copy of this document. Please note the deadline for tenders to be received. Tender Document for Chiseldon Parish Council Work
The Parish Council are looking for a great carpenter who can provide us with a quote on re-furbishing 14 wooden arched windows at the Chapel and Museum on Butts Road. We’d like to retain the wooden frames but also consider the possibility of new doubled glazed glass in some or all of the windows. The… read more
The Neighbourhood Plan external examiners report is now available to read or download here. There are a couple of points to vote on with regards to the report and SBC’s feedback. These are on our 26th June planning agenda which will be published later this week. Once again thank you to everyone who worked with… read more
The link for all the reports from our annual meetings can be found here. We asked local community groups to submit reports and had reports from the Chiseldon Local History Group and the Washpool Area Restoration Group – WARP.
The Parish Council are looking for 2 quotes relating to the path along Hodson Road. 1 for the edge of the village to the Hodson turn off and 1 from that point to the Burderop T junction. These jobs will require heavy machinery, traffic control/safety and liaison with Swindon Borough Council with regards to design… read more
The BT Box at Badbury, which the Parish Council own, looking lovely after a fresh coat of paint:
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
Scottish and Southern Services provide a priority service that helps vulnerable customers during power cuts. If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, please visit Priority services – SSEN to find out more. For charities and other organisations, SSEN runs a Community Toolkit that explains and promotes the Priority Services. You can… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Everyone has a right to well-fitting clothing, and as… read more
HM Revenue and Customs is reminding 18 to 22-year-olds to claim their Child Trust Fund. Child Trust Funds are long term, tax-free savings accounts which were set up, with the government depositing £250, for every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011. Young people can take control of their Child Trust Fund… read more
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today (27 August) reminding anyone who needs to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the first time to cover the 2023 to 2024 tax year, to tell HMRC by 5 October. Further information can be found on GOV.UK and anyone who is unsure if they need to file… read more
N.B. Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites.
Please see the letter below from Prospect Hospice. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of the team at Prospect Hospice. Every day I’m blown away by the determination and generosity of people like you – our supporters, our patients, their families, and our community. This really is a special place. Which is why it’s… read more