MHA Communities Swindon – What’s On July 2025
View or download the list of activities for July 2025
Government announcement: no disruption if you use RTS meters
On 19th June, the government announced that people with a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot water at the end of this month, as the government confirms there will be a cautious and targeted phase out to the service. The Radio Teleswitch Service uses radio… read more
More families to get £150 off energy bills this winter
Last week, the government has announced that more households will see their energy bills cut by £150 this winter. Over 6 million households will benefit this year – an increase of 2.7 million households, including 900,000 more families with children and a total of 1.8 million households in fuel poverty. Every energy billpayer on means-tested… read more
Swindon expands food waste recycling to flats in push for greener future
Swindon’s food waste recycling service is being rolled out to flats in the Borough. So far, 1,873 tonnes of food waste have been collected this calendar year with Swindon Borough Council thanking residents for getting behind the service as it prepares to offer even more people the chance to recycle their leftover food. Houses across… read more
Solar Together is back – making solar panels and storage more affordable.
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. The Solar Together scheme, backed by Swindon Borough Council… read more
Opportunity to tender for CPC work – deadline 15th July
Please see the attached document for details. You can contact the Clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk for a word copy of this document. Please note the deadline for tenders to be received. Tender Document for Chiseldon Parish Council Work
Major Maintenance on A419/A417 – night closures in July and August
Please see the document attached from Road Management Services, which sets out the affected sections, dates and times of closures, and alternative routes. Major Maintenance on A419/A417 – Stakeholder Letter
CPC is looking for a great carpenter
The Parish Council are looking for a great carpenter who can provide us with a quote on re-furbishing 14 wooden arched windows at the Chapel and Museum on Butts Road. We’d like to retain the wooden frames but also consider the possibility of new doubled glazed glass in some or all of the windows. The… read more
Winter fuel payment update
The government has announced that everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of or below £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel payment this winter. No pensioner will need to take any action as they will automatically receive the payment this winter, and for those with incomes… read more
Neighbourhood Plan external examiners report is now available
The Neighbourhood Plan external examiners report is now available to read or download here. There are a couple of points to vote on with regards to the report and SBC’s feedback. These are on our 26th June planning agenda which will be published later this week. Once again thank you to everyone who worked with… read more
Local residents nail it with new DIY skills
For images associated with this article, visit: Media Release: Local residents nail it with new DIY skills Local residents have completed a six-week course, giving them new skills and confidence to carry out basic DIY tasks in their homes. Swindon Borough Council’s Adult Community Learning and Tenant Academy teams have been working in partnership… read more
Our News (Neighbourhood Watch newsletter) for June 2025
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. We have received the following from Neighbourhood Watch: Here’s… read more
Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail: 22nd – 31st August, 2025
Please see the poster below. If you’d like to enter a scarecrow on the trail, please email chiseldonscarecrows@yahoo.com with your scarecrow idea by 30th June.
Earnest Evans Watercolours on Display in Rec Hall
The Chiseldon Local History Group has been given two original watercolours by the late Earnest Evans. One is of Cuckoo Bridge with a locomotive and the other is of Church Street Cottages in the snow. They have been loaned to the Parish Council and now hang in our Recreation Hall. Our thanks to the group for… read more
Headstart Skillz Camp – Summer 25
Ages 5-15. Running between 28th July – 28th August. 15 free spaces per day for Chiseldon residents. Extra paid sessions can be booked via https://headstart-skillz.pembee.app/activity/68399de2c0c177e2a59f8ddd They are £21.00 per day, can be paid in 3 instalments and there is a sibling discount of 20%. For more information please see the Headstart Skillz website.
Summer Events on the North Wessex Downs
Please see the latest issue of the North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust Newsletterfor more infomration on: Private guided visit to Wilton Windmill and Manor Farm Morgan’s Hill Wildflowers – Guided walk with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Liddington Summer Fete 2025
Taking place on Saturday 21st June at 12:30-4:30pm. Liddigton playing field and All Saints Church. For more infomration contact: liddington.fete@btinternet.com
Partners commit to continue to make Swindon safer
Tackling domestic abuse, disrupting organised crime and improving safety within the night-time economy are some of the priorities local agencies in Swindon will focus on over the next three years. The priorities form part of a new strategy launched by Swindon’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP), which sets out a clear vision for tackling crime, reducing… read more
Tenants invited to talk to the Council
Tenants in council-owned properties are being invited to speak to senior councillors at four dedicated engagement sessions next week. Beginning next week, Councillor Janine Howarth, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, will attend four events where tenants will be given the opportunity to feedback on how the Council can make improvements to its housing services. The ‘Let’s… read more