Ridgeway Bell Notes for: January 2017 (February 2017 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: January 2017 (February 2017 issue) is now available.
Chiseldon Conservation Area
Did you know that a lot of Chiseldon is contained in a conservation area? Did you know this might impact on work you decide to do to your property? Did you know this might change when you need to apply for planning permission and what will be granted by Swindon Borough Council. The map is… read more
Greenbridge roundabout update
Greenbridge Roundabout work enters final stages Over the next few weeks the junction’s traffic signals and street lighting will be completed and landscaping works on the roundabout itself and the surrounding area will also take place. The remaining signs will be installed and from 16 January any surfacing and footpath defects will be rectified. Temporary… read more
Update on M4 J16 work
http://www.swindonnews.org.uk/major-construction-works-continue-at-junction-16/?utm_source=Swindon+Global+List&utm_campaign=3ce6a6482b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_01_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d982f947c-3ce6a6482b-131579637
Message from Friends of the Railway Path
There are several things for me to say early in the new year. Firstly, our next workday will be on Sunday 22nd January, meeting at 10:00. We will be hedge laying again, south of Coate Water. I will send another note round when I have all the details worked out. Secondly, we now… read more
New years resolution??
Free Computer Courses Available In New Year People looking to improve their computer skills in the New Year are being encouraged to sign up to the latest courses run by Swindon Libraries. The library service is running free computer courses next month (Jan) for people who would like to learn how to use the internet…. read more
Postcode checker for new Parishes
Postcode Checker Now Online To Help Residents Identify Their Parish Area Households in Swindon can now check what parish council area they will live in, thanks to a new postcode checker on the Council’s website. Last month, the Council decided to create four new parish councils in Swindon, which will mean that 64,000 additional properties… read more
Waste Removal
Waste removal. Our contractor AllBuild who do our bins, grass cutting and small fly tipping removal will be very happy to quote any homeowners who need rubbish removing. You can reach Lee on 07810 317 333.
Police warning over cyber crime
Action Fraud has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails claiming to be from Amazon. The spoofed emails from “service@amazon.co.uk” claim recipients have made an order online and mimic an automatic customer email notification. The scam email claims recipients have ordered an expensive vintage chandelier. Other reported examples include: Bose… read more
The Patriots Arms…..Dates for your Diary, Saturday 14th January, Live Music From #LadsLadsLads from 9pm onwards then our House Band, the Lost Hills will be supporting us on our Re Launch Night on Saturday 28th January, all welcome and we would love to meet of you on this night!!! any questions please just get in… read more
Dog Fouling on New Road verges
New Road grass verges seem to have a problem with dog fouling at the moment. Please please please can everyone bring bags with them and clear up after their dogs. If anyone knows someone not on this Facebook page who might not know the dangers of dog mess to human’s – please advise them of… read more
Fly tipping at Ladysmith Road and Car park near Farm Shop
We have been notified that these 2 incidents of fly tipping have now been cleared by SBC. Please keep reporting any issues so we can get them dealt with. The Parish Council can clear small loads, but we need to report to SBC for large loads to be cleared.
SBC recommended traders list
SBC’s list of recommended traders below. Waste removal is on page 5.
Fly tipping at Ladysmith Road
Ward Cllr Eric Shaw has updated us with regards to the fly tipped rubbish that remains on Ladysmith Road – “Unfortunately the due date is by the 19/01/2017, I can only ask if it can be done earlier given its location” We will update you if we hear any more from SBC on this.
Merry Christmas to all in Chiseldon Parish
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Chiseldon Parish Council (This image is the A346 at Chiseldon in 1952!)
Lonely elderly residents over the Christmas period
If there are any elderly residents who may feel lonely this Christmas period, you can call “Silverline”, a free service on 0800 470 8090. Please check in on any elderly neighbors who are on their own and might need a hand or some company.
New Years Eve at the Patriots Arms
Join them for Hog roast, music and fun!
Parish Council meeting dates for Jan 2017
The dates the Parish Council are meeting in January are: Full Council 9th Jan 7.30 at the Rec Hall Environment and Highways 12th Jan 7.15 at the Old Chapel Recreation 16th Jan 7.00pm at the Old Chapel
Dog bin and litter bin collections over Christmas and New Year
Dates are: 27th and 28th December 3rd and 4th January
How to email the local policing team with information
You can reach the team by using: CPTSouthswindon@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk