Individuals, landowners, developers and land agents are being encouraged to help inform the first stage of Swindon’s new Local Plan, which sets out how much development is needed in the Borough over the next 20 to 30 years. Swindon Borough Council is required to undertake regular reviews to keep the Local Plan up to date…. read more
A partnership, which has created forest meadows and wildlife corridors across Swindon, could be extended under plans to go before councillors. Swindon Borough Council is looking to build on its work with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (the Trust) to greatly expand the number of woodland, grassland and wildflower sites across the Borough. The partnership, through the… read more
Our latest Neighbourhood Plan meeting with our Consultant Andrea Pellegram was this Tuesday and went well. Andrea is pleased with the progress made so far and has advised the project is nearly at the stage for her to start to create draft 1 of the plan. We have a list of tasks to complete in… read more
The full text of Chairman Matthew Harris’s Earthline Appeal: My name is Matthew Harris, and I am a councillor at, and the Chairman of Chiseldon Parish Council. I am here today to represent the residents of the Parish of Chiseldon. I’d like to thank the inspector for allowing me to speak today. While I do… read more
The Parish Council Planning Committee approved at their January meeting the preliminary plans and contractor to provide new parking spaces in Windmill Piece Chiseldon and upgrade the existing parking area in Draycot Foliat. These plans are still in the early stages as there is a lot of technical work and paperwork to be carried out… read more
The Parish Council are investigating the feasibility of removing the old Recreation Hall which is at the end of its life and replacing it with a new multi-purpose community space. This is at the very early stages but if you are local and have any skills or knowledge in this area, we’d welcome your assistance…. read more
Coate Water play area survey In preparation for a new play area to be built at Coate Water, Swindon Borough Council will be asking the public would sort of things they would like to see in the play area. This Saturday there will be a pop-up gazebo onsite at Coate Water from 11am to 3pm near… read more