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
The latest Internal Audit Report for Chiseldon Council has been released and can be viewed here or on the Fianance Policies and Staff Committee.
What’s on in August 30th July 2018 – Neighbourhood Watch, Recreational Hall 7.30pm 4th August 2018 – Borough Councillors’ Surgery, Calley Memorial Hall 11.30am – 12.30pm 7th August 2018 – Chiseldon WI, Supper at the home of one of our members 8th August 2018 – Chiseldon Gardening Club, Holy Cross Church Hall 7.30pm 13th August… read more
Just to let you know There has been a change made to the Chiseldon Council’s ‘How we’re funded‘ page, the following information is an update to what the funding changes mean for you: For the 2019/20 precept the Parish Council has already started discussions in their meetings (from July 2018). All our meetings are open… read more
Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police are launching a campaign to encourage local people to know the signs of child abuse and exploitation and how to report it. The new campaign aims to encourage people to report any concerns they may have that a child is in danger so that authorities can step in to… read more
Prestigious Green Flag Award Places Lydiard Park Among The Very Best Open Spaces Lydiard park is among a record-breaking 1,883 parks and green spaces across the UK that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award. The international award, now into its third decade, is a sign that the park boasts the highest possible environmental standards,… read more
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many children across Dorset and Wiltshire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob. So as part of the national fire safety campaign, Dorset… read more
Defibrillator Locations Sir Henry Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon SN4 0LT Cameo Hairdressers, High Street, Chiseldon SN4 0NQ Outside wall of the Pavilion on the Recreation field, accessed via Norris Close Phone box, Badbury Call 999 to gain the access code for the cabinets.
Reconstructing Upham Road Despite the extremely warm weather, the team at Upham Road continue to break out and remove the old damaged concrete and replace it with a new base material. The minibus service that we have been running for residents from the stop outside Queen’s Park will also include a pick-up point along Burford Avenue. We have… read more
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
Rough sleepers To Receive Additional Help Over Winter Period With Return Of Temporary Housing Scheme Swindon Borough Council will for the second year running offer special temporary winter housing provision for the town’s most vulnerable rough sleepers. The project, which will see a select number of homeless people given shelter and intensive support during the… read more
The Wroughton Library is temporarily located in the Alexandra Room of the Ellendune Centre and are currently looking to move to a bigger space (and that’ll probably be within the Ellendune still) so it is likely going to be in the Alex room for the foreseeable future. Their opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11am –… read more
Council Launches Pothole Campaign Following Harsh Winter Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being encouraged to join hundreds of people in reporting potholes so they can be fixed by Swindon Borough Council. The month-long potholes campaign has been launched om the 18 June as the Council continues to repair the borough’s roads following the significant damage… read more
On Sunday the Washpool cleaned the the steps of the Church, as well as cutting back the surrounding vegetation. After a messy, wet winter and spring it is a much needed and welcome change of view.
The warm weather is bringing with it more opportunities for thieves and we have had three incidents reported. The first occurred on 25 June at a property on Highworth Road. At some point overnight a purse, wallet and cash were taken. Another burglary happened the same day just before 8:30 pm in Cricklade Road. In… read more
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Rachel Davies who wrote this report has requested that you do not copy and paste large sections of the report. Please use it to guide you when writing your own comments to SBC. Development has consistently been opposed on this site. The primary purpose of the AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural… read more
Council to use £195,000 of Government funding to help town’s rough sleepers Proposals to help Swindon’s rough sleepers off the streets and into accommodation have been given a major boost. Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £194,125 by the Government to fund a range of measures to support those who find themselves living on the… read more