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
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
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
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
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
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.
From Swindon Borough Council Colleagues at any of our five core libraries can help with the following: getting started with one of our self-service touchscreen online applications such as pay your rent, bid for council housing, request a housing repair, apply for resident parking permits and many more Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel applications and… read more
Great Western Hospital has launched a new Butterfly Volunteer service to support patients nearing the end of their lives, and their families. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the End of Life and Palliative Care Team, Voluntary Services, and the Anne Robson Trust, offers gentle companionship and emotional support to patients in their final days…. 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. From Neighbourhood Watch: Here’s the latest edition of our… read more
From Lydiard Park: May is here and it’s an exciting time at Lydiard Park as we get ready for our summer events! Catch up on all things Lydiard with this month’s roundup of news and upcoming events. Lydiard Park May Newsletter
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. * Apply now at www.ssen.co.uk/pcnz * Applications are open ’til… read more
Today (1 May), the government announced that families can use Tax-Free Childcare on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs. With Tax-Free Childcare families arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the… read more