Keep up to date with what’s new in Chiseldon Parish. Here, you can find out about all the latest developments in the council, issues affecting your community and forthcoming events in the area. Notes for the issues and articles appearing in our local parish magazine, The Ridgeway Bell, are included. We're grateful to the magazine for supplying much of the community information.
We rely on our residents to let us know what’s happening, so please get in touch with any information of interest to the community.
This page is updated regularly, so keep checking back!
Improvement work on the GWR network at Christmas Dear David I promised to keep you updated on improvement work over the Christmas period and thought it would be helpful to share the link to our dedicated web page, which details the work scheduled to take place between 23 December – 3 January 2019. https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/planned-engineering/christmas –… read more
We wish to pass on an apology from Stagecoach West Bus Company for the loss of the Service 81 for two mornings because of the roadworks through Wroughton, which put the village into gridlock and they were unable to bring the bus back for the 09.50 service into Swindon. This means that a number of… read more
A consultation event is to be held on Monday 23rd April 2018, 3.00pm – 8pm at Swindon Marriott Hotel. This will address outline proposals for the land at Commonhead, Swindon.
Holocaust Memorial We are writing to you to let you know about arrangements in Swindon for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday 27 January 2018. The theme for this year is “The Power of Words – for good or evil” We would like to invite you to join us, if you would like to… read more
Please see below for updates on our latest work in the Swindon area to electrify the railway between London Paddington and Cardiff. Roman Road/Ermin Street Bridge We are currently working to raise the parapets (sides) of the bridge to provide a barrier between bridge users and the overhead lines which will power new electric trains…. read more
Swindon Town Centre: Christmas Lights BIG Switch-on On Saturday 18th November 2017 from 12-5pm is when this year’s free entertainment line-up is beginning: The Brunel Shopping Centre Santa’s Grotto The Parade Shopping Centre ‘Elf Yourself’ Activities Heart Angels – Giveaways & Games Regent Circus Snow Globe – Printed Souvenier Photos Regent Street Fairytale Princess Zone… read more
Baydon Parish Council have a vacancy for a clerk. This is a part-time position working for 7 hours a week for a salary of £282.02 pcm. Please view or download the details below: Baydon Parish Council – vacancy for clerk For further details, please contact Charlotte on baydonparishclerk@gmail.com.
As part of the wider improvement works we have been working collaboratively with Wales & West Utilities to facilitate the replacement of some of the old gas mains running around the junction. While not necessary for the layout improvement works, the pipes have been in need of replacement for some time. This week, a directional… read more
Works are have now been completed to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A361 between Highworth & Inglesham. The new speed limit will be operational from 1st May 2017.
The police report for March 2017 can be viewed or downloaded below. Parish Council Meeting Police Report