Keep up to date with what’s new in Chiseldon Parish. Here, you can find out about all the latest developments in the council, issues affecting your community and forthcoming events in the area. Notes for the issues and articles appearing in our local parish magazine, The Ridgeway Bell, are included. We're grateful to the magazine for supplying much of the community information.
We rely on our residents to let us know what’s happening, so please get in touch with any information of interest to the community.
This page is updated regularly, so keep checking back!
The second phase of a major campaign to recruit foster carers has begun in earnest. In May, Swindon Borough Council launched a massive drive to encourage more people to sign up to become foster carers. And this month, after receiving almost 150 enquiries since May, the Council is pushing ahead with the next stage of… read more
Is there anyone interested in being a new allotment holder? We are working our way through the waiting lists at the moment. Please be advised that a plot is a lot of work and commitment – time will need to be regularly dedicated to keeping the plot up to standard. Contact me via our contact… read more
The government has set a target for the UK to reach 50% recycling rate by 2020. Right now, our recycling rate is 38% which has fallen from 48% in 2011/12. Recycling can be confusing but it doesn’t have to be. To start, why not check out our website where you can find a handy guide… read more
The Waste Strategy engagement is now live! We need to consider what we will change to make sure we can collect your waste and recycling in an efficient and environmentally-friendly way. There are four things to consider that affect how we process waste, which are: Rules and guidance from Central Government and the EU (Policy… read more
Council Promotes Free Blood Pressure Tests As Part Of Know Your Numbers! Week Swindon Borough Council is urging local residents to get their blood pressure checked for free as part of national Know Your Numbers Week, the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing event held at ‘Pressure Stations’ around the country from 10th – 16th September… read more
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.
Who we are and what we do? Healthwatch are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care. Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use… read more
Norris Close parking Improvements Update: We are currently waiting for revised plans to come back from SBC in regards to parking on Norris Close. There are no plans to remove the green area. Residents of Norris Close will be consulted before any work is agreed on. The Parish Council have a long term commitment to… read more
The Rainbow Bookshop in Edgeware Road, Swindon – which donates all of its profits to charity – has launched a website. Please see details below.
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse And Exploitation In July, Swindon Borough Council launched the ‘Report It, Don’t Ignore It’ Campaign in partnership with Wiltshire Police. The Campaign encourages all Swindon residents to report child abuse or exploitation if they suspect it is happening. Residents need to know that they don’t need to be sure that the… read more