Recreation Hall Hire.
Please see the attached document for details on how to hire the Recreation Hall off Norris Road. Click here.
Hedge cutting and tree height maintenance
Residents are reminded that any boundary hedges on their property that adjoin a public footpath are the responsibility of the home owner to maintain to allow clear access to the footpath. If access is not maintained then Chiseldon Parish Council will have the hedges cut for you and you will receive an invoice for this… read more
September Transport Report
Please click here for the latest transport report from Cllr David Hill.
Applying for a free road closure for children’s play time
Swindon Borough Council are trialling a new scheme where residents can apply for a temporary free road closure, so that children’s play events can be held. It’s a chance for children to play together outside and for parents to meet up. If you would like to apply then please email playingout@swindon.gov.uk and also take a… read more
Location of dog bins
(Black dots indicate location of a bin) Please note there is also a bin at Ridgeway View, half way along Sambre Road.
Buy with Confidence traders list from Swindon Borough Council
I have in the office a copy of Swindon Borough Council’s “Approved, buy with confidence” list of traders for the Swindon area. These traders have been approved and vetted to ensure a good service. If you need a particular number (plumber, electrician etc) then let me know and I can pass their details on. I… read more
Invitation to attend a free war memorial training workshop
Further to my recent email informing you about the First World War Memorial Programme, a project to conserve and protect the nation’s war memorials to ensure they are fitting tributes for the future, I would like to invite you as Clerk of Chiseldon Parish Council to a free war memorials training workshop. Civic Voice is holding two… read more
Placing boulders and stones on grass verges
Placing stones and boulders on grass verges: The Parish Council have been made aware by Swindon Borough Council that any individual that places boulders, stones or other obstructions on to public grass verges to protect grass from being parked on is legally liable for any damage, injury or incident that occurs as a result of… read more
Summary of bus service changes expected by SBC after the consulation
The bus service pattern So what will the bus service look like in the future? Here’s a summary of what we expect: Monday to Saturday Frequent (at least half-hourly) daytime services to the Town Centre from all urban areas and from main settlements outside the urban area, including Highworth and Wroughton. This will include services… read more
Lorries at the Patriot Arm’s roundabout on Draycot Road
The Parish Council are aware of the number of lorries using this route through Chiseldon Village and the dangers this can cause to pedestrians. We are working within the Environment Committee and Swindon Borough Council to find a resolution that is acceptable to all parties. Comments on this subject are welcome to the Clerk via our… read more
Dog bins
A reminder that on our “Local Community” page of this website there is a list of the 16 dog waste bins that the Parish Council provide for use. Please familiarise yourself with this list. Many thanks
Proposed library cuts meeting in Wroughton
Proposed cuts to the library Service: A public meeting has been organised by Wroughton Parish Council for Thursday 18th August, in the Christine Spooncer Suite at the Ellendune Community Centre at 7pm . Wroughton Parish Council will run through the proposed option for Wroughton library. The Swindon Borough Council library Officer will be attending the… read more
WW1 War Memorial conservation
A message from “Civic Voice”: In 2014, the then Prime Minister David Cameron, announced a national programme to survey and conserve the country’s WW1 war memorials to ensure that by the end of the centenary, as many war memorials as possible are in good condition and a ‘fitting tribute to the fallen’. Since then, Civic Voice,… read more
Borough/Parish Councillor Surgeries
These surgeries have been relocated to the Patriot Arms pub on Hodson Road from September. They are on a Saturday morning from 11.30 to 12.30 and dates will be published before each surgery.
Bat Walk at Coate Water Mon 22nd August.
From “Friends of the Railway Path”: “By popular demand”, we’re having another bat walk. This year, we will meet at Coate Water – by the café at the back of the car park – at 8pm on Monday 22nd August. We will walk round Coate Water. Please wear warm/water proof clothes, as suggested by the… read more
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: August 2016 (September 2016 issue)
Ridgeway Bell Notes for: August 2016 (September 2016 issue) is now available.
How to respond to the Chiseldon Parish Plan
If you wish to respond to the Parish Plan leaflet that was recently delivered you can either: email chiseldonplan@gmail.com including your location and age. You do not need to add your name and email addresses are protected. Complete the form on-line at www.chiseldonlhg.org.uk Post your form to: 26 Turnball, Chiseldon, SN4 0LJ. Post it in… read more
Next Full Council meeting
The next meeting is on Monday 8th August at 7.30pm. There is a public recess at the start of the meeting. Everyone welcome.
Borough/Parish Council Surgery
The next surgery is Saturday 6th August from 11.30 to 12.30 at the Old Chapel in Butts Road. Please come along with any questions you may have.
Public views on Library Consultations
Please visit www.swindonnews.org.uk to see details of how you can attend one of the drop in events being held so members of the public can have their say on Swindon Borough Council’s new library strategy. These events run from 3rd August to 26th September.