Swindon Heritage Open Days, 6th – 15th September
To find out more about the open days outlined in the flyer below, please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ and search for ‘Swindon’
Swindon joins 100 local authorities in call to save council homes
Swindon Borough Council has joined an unprecedented cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, who have today (3 Sep) jointly published five solutions for the Government to secure the future of England’s council housing. The local authorities warn that England’s council housing system is broken and that urgent action is needed for the Government to… read more
Register for Self Assessment tax return
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today (27 August) reminding anyone who needs to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the first time to cover the 2023 to 2024 tax year, to tell HMRC by 5 October. Further information can be found on GOV.UK and anyone who is unsure if they need to file… read more
A417 and A419 Weekend Closures
National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys ahead of weekend closures on the A417 and A419 to carry out essential maintenance. Various sections of the A419 and A417 will be affected while the maintenance is carried out, sections of the A419 and A417 outside of the works area will operate as usual. Road… read more
CPC needs a quote for a deep clean
The Parish Council are looking for quotes to deep clean our office space at the Chapel on Butts Road. Carpet washing, floor washing, window washing internally where applicable, dusting all surfaces high and low/cobweb removal, vacuuming. Contact clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk if you’d like to provide a quote.
Policy for removal of unsafe/breakable items on memorial plots
The council’s policy on removing unsafe/breakable items can be found on our cemeteries page, or you can view/download it here.
Healthy Start Vitamin Provision.
In the next couple of weeks the Parish Council office in Butts Road will become a collection point for qualifying applicants who are at least 10 weeks pregnant or have at least 1 child under 4. We will need to see a Healthy Start card in order to hand out the vitamins. If you are… read more
Wiltshire Police latest HMICFRS PEEL report: PCC statement
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson welcomed today’s HMICFRS Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy (PEEL) report for Wiltshire Police, which highlights the improvements made since 2022, when the Force was placed into Engage. Mr Wilkinson said: “Today’s report shows… read more
Pension Credit: What you need to know
Today (21 August), the Government has published information on how to claim for Pension Credit. Pensioners should check if they could be eligible for Pension Credit to secure the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 per household. Pensioners need to apply for pension credits by 21 December 2024, to receive the Winter Fuel Payment…. read more
Help us to help you by supporting our annual resident survey
From Swindon Borough Council: We recently launched the Swindon Plan which sets out our long-term priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon working with communities and partners across the Borough. The Plan was shaped by the ideas and feedback of local people as part of our ongoing commitment to ensure we listen to what matters… read more
GWR exhibitions provide fun activities for final weeks of holidays
Families looking for fun activities to fill the last weeks of the summer holidays should head down to Swindon’s STEAM Museum where three new exhibitions have been launched. Find out more about what’s on offer.
Swindon students celebrate A-Level and T-Level results
Swindon’s A-Level and T-Level students are celebrating another year of great results across Swindon. A total of 1,123 students took their A-Levels across Swindon with a further 233 students completing their T-Levels, which are technical qualifications. A* – E pass rate is 95 per cent (for Swindon students including Cirencester college) and for A… read more
Message from Ramsbury and Wanborough Doctors Surgery
A message from the Ramsbury and Wanborough Doctors Surgery: Please bear with us all Wanborough/Chiseldon/Liddington/Badbury folk – our Dispensers are going as fast as they can but we are taking slightly longer than you’re used to because of trying to prepare for the Wanborough Surgery closure in September (9th – 21st). We are currently working… read more
Extend Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds by 31 August
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today (20 August) issued a press notice to remind parents that Child Benefit stops on 31 August if their child leaves education or training. Child Benefit continues if a child stays in approved education or training, but parents are required to inform HMRC either online on GOV.UK or via… read more
Welcome to our new councillors!
We are pleased to announce that on Mon 12th August, Jo Stevens and Stephen Turley were co-opted on to the council. They both live in Chiseldon with their families and bring a wide variety of skills and experience with them. This now leaves us with 4 vacancies for Cllrs. Please contact the Clerk if this… read more
Chiseldon Local History Group Summer Walk, Wednesday 21st August: updated details
The Chiseldon Local History Group Summer Walk is on Wednesday 21st August. Please meet at the Strouds Hill information board at 6pm.
Deadline for Solar Together scheme extended to 13th September
Deadline extended to 13 September to register interest in Solar Together for solar panel installation at lower prices from trusted installers Due to a higher than projected uptake of the Solar Together scheme, the deadline has been extended to Friday 13 September 2024. This will allow more time for people to register their interest and… read more
Residents invited to give their views on local services and priorities
Swindon Borough Council is asking Swindon residents to ‘help us to help you’ by completing the annual Resident Survey. The survey questions cover a range of issues, including resident satisfaction with how the council operates, trust in the council and the perceived value for money it offers, perceptions of community safety and satisfaction with specific… read more