News & Events

Tender for Layby Parking Provision for Windmill Hill and Draycot Foliat

For details of this tender, please follow the link below: Tender for Layby Parking Provision for Windmill Hill and Draycot Foliat

Restoration of 1908 Ploughing Engine Owned by Chiseldon Foundry

We thank Dick Eastwood for supplying a fascinating story of a piece of Chiseldon’s history FOWLER 1908 RESTORATION Our congratulations go to Paul Ransley on his outstanding restoration of Fowler number 1908 of 1873 which propelled itself under steam for the first time in 92 years on 13th August. A month later the rope was… read more

Two old Chiseldon railway stations in Wiltshire Live article

Wiltshire Live’s article, 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories lists two of Chiseldon’s old railway stations. You can view the article using the link below. 52 ghost railway stations across Wiltshire and Swindon and their stories

Thank You!

THANK YOU TO ALL THE CHISELDON ELVES! Chiseldon Guides and their community helpers would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone across the Parish who took part in last year’s Secret Santa project. The generosity of our local community was both humbling and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who dropped off food and festive… read more

Chiseldon House Wedding Showcase Event, 22nd January

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Support with Power Cuts and Energy Efficiency

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Youth Provision Questionnaire

The Parish Council are in the early stages of investigating creating a youth provision within the parish for children aged 10+ If you can help us by completing the following on-line questionnaire in the link below, or scan the QR code it would be appreciated. Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNKNX28

Priority Services Register gives you notice of any planned interruptions to your electricity or water supply

People on the Priority Services Register get advanced notice of any planned interruptions to their electricity or water supply – allowing the householder to make preparations. Get in touch with your energy supplier and Thames Water to see if you’re eligible. Thames Water also provides additional support to help if you or someone you know… read more

Your chance to list your Christmas event

The Parish Council are putting together a parish wide newsletter to be delivered early December. If you have a Xmas event you want to have listed in the diary section then please let me know either on this post or by emailing clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk. We regret we cannot list anything other than date/time/location etc as the… read more

Volunteers Needed! Could you volunteer with your local Link Scheme or Community Minibus Group?

Stay active, meet new people and help the most vulnerable in your local community Are you looking for a new volunteering role which will help make a difference to vulnerable and isolated people in your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people, keeping active and helping others? Your local Link Scheme or Community Minibus Group… read more

£2,000 in government funding available to help with childcare costs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are today (18 October) encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs. Families could save up to £2,000 a year towards their childcare costs to help pay for October half-term holiday clubs and wraparound care during the school terms. More than… read more

Second cost-of-living payment from 8 November

The government has today (4 October) announced that households receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will receive the second part of the £650 cost-of-living payment from 8 November, continuing through to the 23 November. Over 8 million families have already received the first cost-of-living payment, worth £326, which was sent out… read more

Money navigator tool – a reminder

A reminder that those in financial difficulty can access money and debt guidance for free. Money Helper UK provides guidance based upon individual circumstances and helps people to find support in their area. There is information on: what issues individuals need to deal with first ways of staying on top of bills how to find… read more

Quote required in Chiseldon

2 sets of large double doors at Chiseldon Parish Council Chapel and Museum to be sanded back, filled as required and re-painted in a suitable colour external paint. All noticeboards to be removed before work takes place and re-fitted afterwards. Ironwork to be removed or covered as required to avoid being painted over or damaged.”… read more

Overall government support for the cost of living: factsheet

For information on government measures to tackle the rising cost of living, please follow the link provided below: Overall government support for the cost of living: factsheet

Covid: Grab a Jab on Thursday 7th July at John Moulton Hall, Swindon

Details of NHS Covid vaccinations at Johm Moulton Hall, July 7th from 9am – 5pm.