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
Big Thank You For The Turnout What a turnout! Thanks to everyone who came along to the New Road meeting last night and patiently moved outside when the Borrelli room was bursting it’s seams! We will, as promised get all the information out to you that was discussed last night. You can email me with… read more
Changes to Parish meeting dates: June full council now Monday 18th June Environment, General Purpose and Amenities meeting now Monday 25th June
Easing Congestion At Mannington Work to create more queuing space for traffic on the approach to Mannington Roundabout from Tewkesbury Way has been rescheduled. This is because overnight resurfacing cannot take place until Thurs, 5 and Fri, 6 July. The long traffic island on Tewkesbury Way will be removed the week before (starting Monday, 25 June). By completing… read more
Well done to Morgan Tree Surgery for an excellent job so far at the Recreation Ground with the trees. The newly displayed Coronation Gate looks great!
Electrification work at Swindon Station Letter to the Leader of the Council from Great Western Railway Dear David Electrification work at Swindon station over the late May Bank Holiday will mean rail replacement coaches operating between Gloucester and Swindon from Saturday 26 May to Monday 28 May. Trains will operate from Cheltenham to Gloucester on… read more
Phase 3, Badbury Park, Commonhead Public Consultation Pegasus Group is preparing an application for outline planning permission on behalf of Persimmon Homes and Redrow Homes for the final phase of development at Badbury Park, Swindon. The development will include up to 300 dwellings with associated infrastructure, including public open space. Before the application is submitted… read more
Proposed Residential Development to Provide Additional Dwellings at Badbury Park -Public Consultation Event A public consultation event relating to a forthcoming outline planning application has been prepared by Persmission Homes and Redrow Homes for a residential development at Badbury Park, Land at Commonhead, Swindon. This information has been distributed to occupied properties in Badbury Park… read more
A message from Sustrans who manage the cycle path: I would like to advise the Parish Council that Sustrans will be closing the cycle path between Chiseldon and the M4 for four weeks between February 19th and March 16th. We will be carrying out repairs to several sections including a new surface along the old… read more
As I’m sure you’re aware, the Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available. Working in conjunction with the smart meter authorities nationwide, we are ensuring that all local councils have the… read more
“The old red BT kiosk at Badbury, adopted by the Parish Council in 2017 and given a new coat of paint. It remains in Badbury as a landmark feature.”