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
SBC Press Release for J16 M4
Major phase of work begins at Junction 16 Around 100,000 tonnes of clay will be transported onto Junction 16 of the M4 over the coming months as part of the latest phase of works to transform the key highway interchange. A dozen lorries this week began transporting the clay on to the site to raise… read more
Message from Acoustic in the Alley
Hi everyone, just to remind you that Acoustic in the Alley is on Thursday 23rd March at 8pm, in the Brown Jack, Wroughton, in the skittle alley at the back of the pub. Free parking; £1 entrance. We have the wonderful Linda Lee & Martin Hawes as our spot guests. Not to be missed –… read more
April Transport report
Transport Report – April 2017 Sorry – but the buses are changing again Although the last bus changes were back in November 2016, further changes will be happening with effect from Sunday 2 April. We would recommend that you get a copy of the new timetable, as the bus may go earlier or later than… read more
Emergency Services Show 2017
After a year’s break, the Emergency Services Show is back for 2017 – and it has a new home! The Show will be held in six months’ time, on Sunday 3 September at Cotswold Airport, just ten minutes north of the old showground at Hullavington. The event is organised by a charitable trust, made up… read more
Tennis Club open day Sunday 23rd April
Chiseldon Tennis Club are holding an Open Morning on Sunday April 23rd 10. – 1pm at the courts. We welcome new members, current members and people who would just like a knock about and to find out more details about the club. We will be providing hotdogs, tea, coffee and squash and look forward to… read more
Temporary closure of footpath 24 from 27th March for 6 months
PUBLIC NOTICE SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE PROW FOOTPATH 24 CHISELDON, SWINDON This Order is made on the grounds of public safety and will prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along the length of footpath 24 Chiseldon which connects to Day House Lane. Alternative Route… read more
Crime report Feb 2017
Chiseldon Parish Council Meeting Police Report for the period 1st – 28th February 2017 26/02/17 – Castleview Road – Garage Burglary – garage has been broken into during the early hours No items have been stolen. 26/02/17 – John Alder Close – Criminal damage – three reports received that white paint has been daubed on… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: March 2017 (April 2017 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: March 2017 (April 2017 issue) is now available.