Another iconic GWR locomotive, GWR Class 2-8-0 No. 2818, will soon be arriving at Swindon’s STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway. GWR enthusiasts will be familiar with the Swindon-built heavy freight locomotive, No. 2818, currently owned by and housed at Locomotion, the National Railway Museum in Shildon. The transfer of ownership will see… read more
The September Borough/Parish Surgery will be this Saturday 2nd Sept at the Calley Memorial Hall 11.30 to 12.30. Everyone is welcome along with any questions, comments or queries they may have for a Parish or Borough Councillor.
We’ve received the following from the Washpool Area Restoration Project (please note that the WARP are an independent organisation and not part of Chiseldon Parish Council): Our next Conservation Day is coming up on Sunday 17 September and we’ll be on site from around 10am until the early afternoon. There are a variety of jobs… read more
We’ve received the following update from the Washpool Area Restoration Project (please note that the WARP are an independent organisation and not part of Chiseldon Parish Council): We’re pleased to report that the Washpool Area Restoration Project recently received some welcome publicity, with two articles about our work appearing in the Swindon Advertiser (both pieces… read more
Wroughton Library is due to change from Swindon BC to Wroughton Parish Council. It will move to be a community library and open for 15 hours a week from September-December 2017. It will continue to operate normal opening hours until 26th August. The following week it will only be open on Tuesday 29th August, then… read more
Please note that due to the Hodson Road Closure, there will temporary changes to the bus service. Details below are supplied by Swindon Borough Council: It will not be possible to maintain the current 81 timetable via Chiseldon during the above closure. To implement a shuttle bus between Thorney Park to Wroughton to connect… read more
The following article is reproduced from Swindon Borough Council’s Member’s Bulletin. Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health team are encouraging residents to know their HIV status by regular testing, as this is the only way for a person to find out if they have the disease because the symptoms may not appear for many years. A… read more
The Parish Council are welcoming tenders for Facilities Management Companies who can manage the Parish Council’s buildings and assets. Please click here for the requirements and contact the Clerk to apply or ask for more details. The closing date is 31st August 2017
PARISH COUNCIL OF CHISELDON (Chiseldon and Lawn WARD) VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR There is a vacancy on the above Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Jane Beaumont. A bye-election to fill these vacancies will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday or Bank Holiday) from the… read more
The core library hours from September 2017 for Old Town, Stratton, Wroughton and North Central Pinehurst can be seen in the attached pdf. Core library hours – Sept 2017
Swindon Borough Council has issued a public notice regarding this temporary road closure. The Order will come into force on the 28th August 2017 for 6 months but it is anticipated the closure will only be in force for 3 days from 28 August 2017 between the times of 9am to 6pm. Access will be… read more
The updated list of outstanding works is attached here
The majority of the works are still focused on earthworks, drainage and surfacing. The night closures of the M4 Westbound exit slip roads did not go ahead this week as planned, alternative closure dates of Monday 21 August, Tuesday 22 August and Wednesday 23 August 2017 from 8pm until 6am have been given to… read more
Please note: Pewsey Vale DFAS name has now changed to ‘The Arts Society Pewsey Vale’ in line with national re-branding. Pewsey Vale Art Society meeting will be held on Monday 4th September 2017 at 7.30 pm at Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE The meeting is entitled ‘Romans and Roses: A History of Italian Gardens’ by… read more
The work to reline the whole of Thamesdown Drive has been provisionally programmed for Monday 14 August and is expected to take no longer than two weeks (weather dependent). The work will be carried out overnight and through-traffic will be maintained at all times.
A reminder that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 24th August at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. Forthcoming dates for 2017 Having had a spot each month over 2016 and 2015, the decision has been made for 2017 to… read more
The following is an extract from Swindon Borough Council’s Member’s Bulletin, 20th July 2017: Lydiard Park Is Flying The Flag As One Of The UK’s Very Best Green Spaces Lydiard Park has been recognised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy as one of the very best in the world. The Swindon Borough Council-owned park… read more
This is a message sent via Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging. This information has been sent on behalf of Wiltshire Police: Overnight a burglary has been reported in the area. Access was gained through an unlocked door. Fortunately, on this occasion nothing has been stolen from within. Burglaries are often opportunist, when an offender will… read more
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson, is seeking applications for his new Community Action Fund. The fund launched by the PCC at the end of June has been created to benefit local communities with £40,000 earmarked for this year to share among the chosen projects. The Commissioner is looking… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: June 2017 (July 2017 issue) is now available.