Annual meeting reports
The link for all the reports from our annual meetings can be found here. We asked local community groups to submit reports and had reports from the Chiseldon Local History Group and the Washpool Area Restoration Group – WARP.
Planning Application S/HOU/25/0555 will be heard under agenda item 9 on the planning committee meeting on 29.5.25
Please find enclosed planning application consultation letter. All comments should be sent to sbcdc@swindon.gov.uk. Application Ref: S/HOU/25/0555 Description: Installation of a 2.4m palisade fencing to the rear of the property, with cladding attached for privacy. Site Address: 28 Carisbrooke Terrace, Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 0LW Case Officer: Shane Burgess Date of consultation: 27th May 2025 Deadline… read more
Eligible families can access 30 hours of funded childcare
From this September, childcare provision is increasing, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of free childcare from the term after their child turns nine months until they reach school age. This expansion is designed to support children’s early education and help parents to better balance their work and family life. It’s… read more
Summer arrives at Coate Water
The splash park and golf facilities have reopened at Coate Water. Refurbished last summer, the splash park is free to use and open from 11am to 6pm every day until the end of September. Alongside the paddling pool, water features, games and seating areas, the splash park is fully wheelchair accessible and includes rumble strips,… read more
Summer Edition of Dragonfly, the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Magazine
Dragonfly is the quarterly publication of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a charitable organisation with the aim of restoring all 70 miles of the Wilts & Berks Canal to create a tranquil public waterside park for walking, cycling, fishing & boating. You can see the Summer Edition… 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
Bridge Painting Works on the A419/A417
We are planning bridge painting works on the A419/A417 at Marston Meysey bridge (located between Turnpike/Lady Lane junction and Spine Road junction) and Commonhead bridge (located at Commonhead junction). Please note that the remaining sections of the A419/A417 outside of the works area shall operate as usual. Details are available in the pdf linked to… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council looking for quotes for the path along Hodson Road – can you help?
The Parish Council are looking for 2 quotes relating to the path along Hodson Road. 1 for the edge of the village to the Hodson turn off and 1 from that point to the Burderop T junction. These jobs will require heavy machinery, traffic control/safety and liaison with Swindon Borough Council with regards to design… read more
New SEND provision opening.
We’ve received the following information from Swindon Borough Council: A new specialist Early Years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families will open for stay and play sessions next month (allocation of places is based on certain criteria and follows an admissions process). Based in a former nursery building… read more
Response to Regulator of Social Housing Regulatory Judgement
Swindon Borough Council has reaffirmed its determination to improve housing services to tenants following the judgement published today (14 May) by the Regulator of Social Housing. The Council referred itself to the Regulator in September 2024 after commissioning an independent internal review of its housing services. Following the first of its planned programme of four-yearly… read more
May Half-Term: Mini Farmers Week at Roves Farm
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. Mini Farmers’ Week is 24th May – 1st… read more
Where should your local polling place be?
Message from SBC: Earlier this year, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England decided that Swindon would retain 57 councillors but that new wards were needed to match the Borough’s growing population. As a result, the Council now has to create new polling districts. This means where you vote may change, and we’re now asking… read more
What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer
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. What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer(pdf)
STEAM Museum: Return of the Comic Con
For some great pictures of this event, please see the original article. Jedi Padawans, wannabe wizards and galactic heroes will descend upon Swindon’s STEAM Museum as Comic Con returns for the third time next month. Taking place on Saturday, 21 June, the event, run by Stars of Time, who organise the very successful annual Comic… read more
Disposable barbeques prohibited at Coates Water Park and Lydiard Park
Popular during the warmer months, disposable barbecues are often used by those visiting Coate Water country park. However, following some recent incidents including one that caused the damage to the bench pictured above, visitors are now prohibited from using them in the park. But there are still barbecues available for hire at Coate Water, and… read more
Council marks VE Day with flag raising ceremony
To see additional photos, please see the original article. Local people joined senior leaders of Swindon Borough Council at a special flag-raising ceremony on VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War today (8 May). The event, which was followed by a street party, paid tribute to the soldiers… read more
Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 9 May 2025
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, This week marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – a significant moment in our shared history when, on 8 May 1945, the guns fell silent and the Second World… read more
Parish Council donates £500 to Chiseldon Primary School for early years train
The Parish Council is delighted to announce a donation of £500 to Chiseldon Primary School from its grants and donation fund to help purchase an early years train. The total cost is £2065 and our contribution takes the school to around the half way mark. If you’d like to donate towards the fund you can… read more
Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion
The government has announced that from 12 May, all eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week.