Annual meeting reports
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.
Chiseldon Parish Council looking for quotes for the path along Hodson Road – can you help?
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
BT Box at Badbury now repainted!
The BT Box at Badbury, which the Parish Council own, looking lovely after a fresh coat of paint:
Parish Service Improvement Survey
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 Service Priority Services
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
Is your wardrobe winter-ready?
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
Young people reminded to claim their Child Trust Fund
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
Register for Self Assessment tax return
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
Dressability – clothing adaptation service for people with disabilities & specific needs
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.
We can’t afford to lose our hospice. We’re going all out to protect it. Will you join us?
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
80th D Day Anniversary
The Parish Council wanted to remember and recognise the 80th D Day anniversary on 6th June. We talked to our handyman Graham about adding some of our Union flags to the area. He wanted to provide some armed forces flags and we are really pleased with the result. From left to right the flags are:… read more
Ofgem announces new energy price cap
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the new Energy Price Cap rates, with prices set to fall by seven per cent on average from 1 July to 31 September. However, energy bills remain much higher than before the energy crisis began. In the Swindon area, 9.8 per cent of residents spend more than 10 per cent… read more
Chiseldon Emergency Contact List
In October 23, the Parish Council created a community emergency contact list. This is a list of people who would help in the event of a local emergency – for example, flood, snow storms, prolonged electricity outage. I am renewing that list now, to make sure the contacts are still valid. If you would like… read more
A Taste of Spain: Saturday 8th June
Disclaimer: 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. From the Calley Arms, Hodson:
Parish Council quote required for work on chapel
The Chiseldon Parish Council are seeking quotes for the following work: To refurbish/repair the wooden structure at the top of the Chapel roof on Butts Road (see photos) To supply and erect scaffolding to allow safe access to the structure. To replace any wooden parts that cannot be fixed/restored. To sand back and re-paint in… read more
SSEN PSR Digital Toolkit
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. We have received the following from Scottish and Southern… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council Funds First Aid Training for Primary School Chidren
Chiseldon Parish Council was proud to work with Chiseldon Primary School and Headstart Skillz to fund first aid training for children at the school. All participants received the certificate, shown below, on completion.