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 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
With more than 600 residents having participated since 2022, Swindon Borough Council has partnered with iChoosr, the specialists in group buying, to repeat the successful Solar Together scheme. 2025 makes the fourth year of the scheme, which will again also be run in partnership with Wiltshire Council with the registration window opening on Monday, 02… read more
For updates and infomration on Lydiard Park please see the latest online verison of their newsletter. In this edition you’ll find: Fluffy New Arrivals Spotted Events Catering updates Upcoming exhibitions BBQ hire
Join a special Armed Forces Day celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War at Lydiard Park this summer. Hosted by the Council, with support from local Armed Forces organisations, this free event is a heartfelt opportunity to show appreciation for our Armed Forces community and will mark the grand… read more
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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