Citizens Advice Volunteering Open Day
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Earthline at Wroughton Airfield – Progress
From Ward Cllr Elliott: I have been advised by Swindon Borough Council that real, significant progress has been with regards to Earthline at Wroughton Airfield. All hardstanding and structures have been removed and the land re-soiled and seeded. In doing this they avoided Court action. There is one feature ( the wheel wash ) which… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – August 2024
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from July 2024 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Our July 8th Full Council meeting was inquorate so could not go ahead. Items will be moved to the next appropriate meeting for discussion and vote. … read more
Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park, 10th – 11th August
Where? Lydiard Park, Wiltshire When? Saturday 10th August: 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11th August: 10am to 5pm How much? Child tickets – 5-17, under 5’s free* Family tickets – 2 adults and 2 kids For more information and to book: Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park Wiltshire
Summer Activities (until Sunday, 8 September): Coate Water & Lydiard Park Story Trails
To help families with younger children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and to link in with the Swindon Summer Trails Challenge, and enjoy our beautiful parks, we have set up Story Trails at Coate Water and Lydiard Park. Both trails start in the playgrounds and feature a family friendly walk through the parks. The theme for the… read more
New National Planning Policy Framework Consultation now open for public input
NB: 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. The following information comes from Civic Voice: Today… read more
Neighbourhood Plan – Statement of Community Involvement is approved.
Swindon Borough Council has released an update on the Neighbourhood Plan: “It’s important that people and groups potentially affected by planning policies and proposals have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making and understand when and what the opportunities are. That’s why we held a six-week consultation earlier this year (29 January to 11 March… read more
18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole crazy golf reopen at Coate Water
An update from Swindon Borough Council to pass onto our parishioners: The 18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole crazy golf are now available to make your day at Coate Water a little bit more competitive. Both facilities have been closed since the pandemic. Over the last few weeks the fairways have been mown and the… read more
Where to find defibrillators in Chiseldon Parish
There are five defibrillators around the parish: Red BT box at Badbury Outside the Calley Arms pub in Hodson. Outside Cameo hairdressers on High Street, Chiseldon Outside Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon Outside the pavilion wall in the middle of the Rec field – pedestrian access via Hodson Road and vehicle access via Norris… read more
Splash Park News from Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council has shared some news about progress on the splash park: We’re incredibly excited to open our new splash park this summer and we’re making good progress. Our contractor has re-laid the concrete surface and re-installed the pipework and drainage. However, we’re still waiting for the soft flooring surface, which has come from… read more
OPCC secures £1million extra funding to tackle anti-social behaviour
One million pounds of additional funding has been secured by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund to target the anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence in some of the worst affected areas in Wiltshire and Swindon. Strong action is being taken against offenders by Wiltshire Police and… read more
Save up to 43% on Solar PV Systems – Register Today!
2024 Auction Savings Thanks to the support from homeowners in your region, we have achieved remarkable savings in our latest solar auction. Registered participants can enjoy savings ranging from 36% to 43% off the market price, based on prices from the last 6 months. Click to register and secure your spot Even if you’ve already installed… read more
Pop-Up Poetry in the Park – Thursday 8th August, Old Town Gardens Swindon
Find out all about this event celebrating creative talent by downloading the pdf below: Pop-Up Poetry in the Park
Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett Sea Cadets are looking for adult volunteers
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.
Explore nature and Swindon’s history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough. On Friday (26 July), Swindon Travel Choices will officially launch the six trails, which include: The Butterfly trail – along Old Town Railway Path from Mannington to Old Town The Fish trail – a loop of Coate Water The Bear… read more
PCC Philip Wilkinson’s August Parish Column
Anti-social behaviour, in its many guises, is something many residents bring up with me when I talk to them about the crime issues affecting their lives. The extra £1M of funding secured by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund provides Wiltshire Police with the ability to effectively… read more
Time is running out to have your say on policing in Wiltshire
There are just two weeks left for residents in Wiltshire to help shape the policing service they receive by having their say on policing priorities. The Use Your Voice survey is one of the foundation blocks which Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson will base his new Police and Crime Plan on – the blueprint… read more
Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent
People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25. Signal Festival aims to cultivate art, support artists and enrich audiences across the Borough with all events being either free or £2. Supported by Swindon Borough… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council grants and donations available for local organisations and charities
Chiseldon Parish Council reminds our readers that we have an annual grants and donations fund for local organisations and charities. If you would like to know more, please contact the clerk at clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk, who will be happy to send you the information and application details. The Calley Memorial Hall Trustees also have a grant fund… read more
Ofsted highlights “steady and positive” progress in Children’s Services
Government inspectors have reported that “steady and positive” progress is being made to improve the services children and their families receive from Swindon Borough Council. The recognition came in a letter published this week following Ofsted’s latest visit to the authority in May to monitor the Council’s progress in delivering an improvement plan finalised last… read more