Wiltshire PCC raises concerns over unsustainable police funding formula

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Wiltshire PCC raises concerns over unsustainable police funding formula and risk it presents to Wiltshire’s communities Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, has voiced serious concerns over the financial sustainability of Wiltshire Police following years of… read more

Stay Connected with the Police and Crime Commissioner – Now on WhatsApp!

We’re excited to share a new way for you to stay informed and engaged with the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon, Philip Wilkinson and his Office (OPCC). For those who prefer not to use traditional social media platforms, the PCC’s office has launched a dedicated WhatsApp Channel offering… read more

Phishing Alert – Fake Parking Fine Texts

Phishing Alert – Fake Parking Fine Texts We’re seeing a rise in reports of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from local authorities or parking services. These messages typically: ·  Claim you owe a parking fine. ·  Include a link to make a payment. ·  May appear urgent or threatening. ⚠️ Do not click on… read more

Safer Streets Summer in Wiltshire and Swindon

Communities across Wiltshire and Swindon will benefit from a focused initiative aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime in town centres across the county during the busier summer months.  Safer Streets Summer, which runs from this week until the end of September, focuses on reducing crime especially knife crime, tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious… read more

Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action – June 2025

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. The Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action officially ended at 00:01 hours on Monday 30 June, and what a week it has been! What is Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action? Our aim throughout the week has been to highlight to you,… read more

Fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 4 July 2025

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, It’s been an incredibly busy couple of weeks for Wiltshire Police. I would like to thank all my officers, staff and volunteers – and our partner agencies – for their support to our… read more

Results of our speeding checks

Over the last 5 weeks the police and the Speed Watching team have carried out a number of sessions, with the following results. Police 11 drivers will be offered a speed awareness course or face £100 fine and 3 Penalty Points 2  drivers will face £100 fine and get 3 Points. Proceedings will now be… read more

Fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 20 June 2025

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. We apologise for being a little late with this one. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, The Comprehensive Spending Review announced last week outlined the funding that will be received across policing for the next financial year. The headline… read more

Home and property safety reminder

During the warm weather its tempting to leave car windows open, and doors and windows open at night or when no-one is around. Plus sheds and garages are used more often and locking up can be forgotten. Each month on the crime stats that Wiltshire Police report, there are a number of burglaries in the… read more

Chat to Our Police Community Support Officers on Sunday May 11th.

We’re sharing the following message from our local PCSOs: We will be travelling around the ridgeway villages on Sunday 11th May 2025 in the mobile Police station. It will give the communities a chance to come and meet the team and have a chat about any concerns in their area, there will also be activities… read more

Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 11 April 2025

Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents Dear Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson, Yesterday, the Government made additional announcements regarding the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. The Guarantee sets out what communities should expect from their neighbourhood policing team. The latest announcements included; Each Force having named and… read more

Police & Crime Plan, Wiltshire & Swindon – PRIORITY THREE: Tackling Crimes that Matter Most to you

Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. The following is a message from Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Priority 3 in my new #MakingWiltshireSafer Police and Crime Plan is tackling crimes that matter most to local communities. To do… read more

Reminder to dog walkers to prevent livestock worrying incidents

PC Howick, of the Wiltshire Rural Crime Team, has shared tips for dog owners to prevent further cases of livestock worrying in a recent video shared to Wiltshire Police’s official social media accounts and YouTube channel. This comes after an increase in reports of livestock worrying across Wiltshire in recent weeks. PC Howick said: “We… read more

Reminder to respect and protect wild birds

We are in a very busy time for nesting birds, and the Wiltshire Rural Crime Team would like to raise awareness around the legislation and responsibilities that we all have at this time of year. All wild birds are protected and Schedules were created to highlight their level of protection. Schedule 1 species receive the… read more

Changes announced to Wiltshire Police estate

Chiseldon Parish Council shares information received from other organisations that may be of interest to parishioners. Wiltshire Police has outlined plans to make efficiencies within its estate footprint as part of the required multi-million-pound savings the Force must make. The proposals come with a commitment from Chief Constable Catherine Roper that communities will receive an… read more

Public asked for views on order to ban unauthorised car meets in Swindon

Unauthorised car meets, which can attract hundreds of spectators and result in dangerous manoeuvres and speeding, could be banned in Swindon if a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is introduced. In the 12 months between July 2023 and July 2024, there were 45 reports of car meets in Swindon, with one individual seriously injured and… read more