Clerks office closed Monday 10th April
Office closed for the day. Please email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk or leave a voicemail on 01793 740744 for assistance on the Clerks return.
Green waste collections
One of our Councillors has just made me aware of some changes to the green waste collection service from SBC. The links are here just in case you experience any collection issues. https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/494/rubbish_and_recycling_guide/4 https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/444/subscribe_for_green_garden_waste_collections
Forth coming Parish meetings
Monday 3rd April 7.15pm Rec Hall – Planning meeting. There will be a talk and Q&A session from City and Country in regards to the Burderop Park planning application. Residents are welcome to listen to the talk, and there is a public recess at the start of the meeting. Monday 10th April 7.30 Rec Hall…. read more
Dog warden update
If you have a concern over a stray dog then you can call the SBC dog warden direct on 01793 466139 and they will come and collect the dog. The dog will be placed in the council pound and the owner will have to pay to retrieve the dog. As we all know, unless… read more
Bus timetable changes
Bus service update – We’ve been advised that Stagecoach and Go-ahead (who bought out Thamesdown recently) may not get the timetable boards on the bus shelters updated on time to co-inside with the change to the timetabled service. Bus users are advised to check the websites before travel or visit the central Swindon bus station… read more
Micro chipping for free from SBC
Free Microchipping Goes Mobile With Council Help! A free mobile microchipping event will be staged by Swindon Borough Council in Wroughton and Wichelstowe on Saturday 1st April, working in partnership with the Blue Cross. The service – available for both dogs and cats – will be held at three separate stops around Wroughton, to be… read more
Green Waste Service information
Residents Encouraged To Sign Up To Garden Waste Service Now That Spring Has Arrived Now that spring has arrived and the growing season is upon us, people in Swindon are being encouraged to add their names to the growing list of households that have signed up to the Council’s green waste service. Last year, some… read more
Update from the Three Trees Farm Shop and Cafe
Please click here for the latest information from the shop and cafe.
What’s on in April
Please click here for a list of local activities, groups or meetings happening in April and beyond.
Train update in Swindon for May/June 2017
Please click here for works on the Swindon line in May/June 2017
Library Update from SBC
New Arrangements For Library Services From 5th April New operating arrangements for Swindon’s library service will come into force on 5th April 2017. The changes to the service follow the decision by the Council’s Cabinet in December 2016 to implement a new strategy for the library service. The service will be provided by a network… read more
Roadworks on Akers Way in Swindon
Work to reconstruct Akers Way to start next month One of the main arterial routes into Swindon will finally be given a new lease of life. Akers Way will undergo a major 20-week reconstruction from Monday, 10 April which will see sections of the road closed to through traffic. The £900,000 project is designed to… read more
Chiseldon Firs update
The site is once again secure with the concrete blocks back in place after SBC have finished clearing the site.
Transport and strategic planning agenda for 23rd March
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Chiseldon Firs Update
Chiseldon Firs Update (as it had been noted that the concrete blocks had been moved) From SBC: “After speaking to Amanda Luker (Traveller Liaison Officer) earlier today, I have been advised that the council is completing an extensive clean and clear operation of the site and surrounding area. Please be assured that the gate into… read more
Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch forum 25th March
Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch A key player in the ‘One Team’ approach to reducing crime. Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Association is organising a series of Open Forum’s to inform and raise awareness of the ‘One Team One Approach’ community policing model recently introduced by Wiltshire Police. The forum will also provide an opportunity to review how Neighbourhood… read more
Annual Parish Meeting from 6.3pm on Wed 19th April
Everyone is invited to the Annual Parish Meeting at the Chiseldon House hotel. Tea and coffee are provided and the bar will be open as usual. PCC Angus MacPherson will be our guest speaker talking about the new community policing model, along with a Q&A session plus the annual reports from the Parish Council.
A message from Chiseldon Tennis Club:
As you know we are a local club run by the members for the members, our aim is to get out and play whether that is for fun, for fitness or for competition. We have three excellent brand new floodlit courts available for our members to use all year round at no extra cost. We… read more
Launch of the new Swindon library service
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Library Update
Wroughton and Swindon Libraries – changes from April 2017 Following on from my article last month we are now in the last few visits of the mobile library. Any member of this service should have had a letter from Swindon Borough Council. If you have not, please contract Allyson Jordan on 01793 466035 or email… read more