Ridgeway Bell Articles – July 2022

 CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2022 Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744   Queen’s Platinum Jubilee event 3rd June 2022 Wow – what a great event!  Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported the event and helped us raise funds… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – June 2022

CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2022 Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Neighbourhood Plan – its for life not just for Christmas! The group is making progress and I think they are also enjoying digging into the history, diversity and needs… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – May 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2022. Pop-Up Safety event On Saturday 30th April between 10.00 and 12.00 we will have representatives from the Police, Neighbourhood Watch, Bobby Van and Fire Brigade in Strouds Hill carpark to offer advice and listen to any concerns people have over personal safety, home safety and… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – April 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in April 2022. Why I became a Parish Cllr – Justine Randall “I decided to apply to join Chiseldon parish council following 10 years living in the parish and being lucky enough to benefit from the local area and all it has to offer. The covid lockdown presented… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in March 2022. Free taxi journeys to get Covid vaccinated Vaccination is our best defence against COVID-19, reducing the risk of being hospitalised or becoming seriously ill from the virus. We want to make sure that all residents eligible for a vaccine in Swindon are able to attend… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in February 2022. Neighbourhood Plan Meeting 13th Dec 2021 Our meeting at the Chiseldon House Hotel was well attended and our presenter Andrea Pellegram provided us with a lot of information, and also answered a lot of resident’s Q&A’s. The presentation, accompanying note and video recording are all… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – January 2022

Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2022. Christmas tree event on New Road The annual event was held on Wed 8th December 6.00pm at the tree on New Road opposite the memorial. My personal thanks for all the staff and Cllrs who came along and ensured the event was safe and successful…. read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – December 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in December 2021. Christmas tree event on New Road The annual event was held on Wed 8th December 6.00pm at the tree on New Road opposite the memorial. My personal thanks for all the staff and Cllrs who came along and ensured the event was safe and successful…. read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – November 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in November 2021. Remembrance & Armistice Services Thursday 11th Nov and Sunday 14th Nov. Representatives from the council attended the service at the New Road memorial and at the commemorative stone at Ridgeway View to pay their respects to those who gave their lives for us in times… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – October 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in October 2021. New Cllr Co-opted We are pleased to announce that Chaydon Ford has been co-opted as our newest Cllr at the council meeting on the 11th October. Chaydon lives in Chiseldon with his wife and has already been taking part in the working group looking at… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – September 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in September 2021. Co-opt a new Cllr Following the resignation of Andrew McDonald the Parish Council is now in a position to co-opt a new councillor. Please see the advert at the end of this article. Castle View play area flooring update The Environment, General Purpose and Amenities… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – August 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in August 2021. Local skills needed: 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… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – July 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2021. BMX planning help needed – a message from the Working Party This group of volunteers are asking if there is anyone local with planning knowledge who could assist them with the process that would be required for applying for planning permission for a track to… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – June 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in June 2021. Saturday 12th June 10.00 to 12.00 litter pick Thank you to all the volunteers and Cllrs who turned up for the litter pick. We had a good turn out and managed to remove a lot of rubbish. Our thanks as always to Allbuild Building and… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – May 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in May 2021. Join us Saturday 12th June 10.00 to 12.00 to keep the Parish tidy Please add this date to your diary to join us for the annual litter pick. Details will be on our website/FB page or available via email to the Clerk. Thanks Grant awarded… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – April 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in April 2021. Grant funds for WARP for washpool improvements We are so pleased that the WARP Volunteer Group (Washpool Area Restoration Project) managed to secure a grant from the Wiltshire Community Fund to improve and replace sections of the boardwalk, improve signage to the site, update their… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – March 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in March 2021. New Councillor Co-opted The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Jon Jackson as our newest Parish Councillor. Jon has lived in Badbury since 2018 with his wife and is interested in being able to help shape the future of the parish and community whilst maintaining… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in February 2021. New Councillors Co-opted We are pleased to announce that 1 new Councillor was co-opted on Monday 8th Feb at our Full Council meeting. Danielle Simpson has lived in Draycot Foliat for 2 years with her partner. She moved to the area for work and decided… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – January 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2021. We have a Food Waste Hero in Chiseldon! I’ve been made aware of a scheme where shops provide their food that is shortly going out of date but fine to eat to local “Food Waste Hero’s” who can then distribute in their local community. We… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – December 2020

Points of interest from the meetings held in December 2020. Fibre Broadband Update. Openreach are proposing a scheme to lay high speed fibre for broadband within certain areas of the parish. Currently residents who wish to benefit and subscribe to any such new service are being asked to pledge their vouchers towards this scheme. A… read more