Hundreds of council houses to receive £30m worth of energy efficiency improvements

Work is underway to deliver £30m of energy efficiency improvements to hundreds of Council-owned homes across Swindon, as part of the Council’s work to invest in the maintenance and improvement of its housing stock. The rollout of retrofit improvements over the next five years include UPVC window and door upgrades, roof replacements and upgrading gas… read more

Changes announced to Wiltshire Police estate

Chiseldon Parish Council shares information received from other organisations that may be of interest to parishioners. Wiltshire Police has outlined plans to make efficiencies within its estate footprint as part of the required multi-million-pound savings the Force must make. The proposals come with a commitment from Chief Constable Catherine Roper that communities will receive an… read more

Citizen’s Advice Drop In Sessions

From Citizen’s Advice: Are you worried about rising household costs? Come and speak to an Advice and Financial First Aider at: Central Library: Friday 28 March, 10.00 – 12.00 Highworth Library: Monday 24 March, 10.00 – 11.30 North Swindon Library: Wednesday 26 March, 10.00 – 12.00 West Swindon Library: Friday 7th March, 10.00 – 11.30 Find out what they can… read more

Public asked for views on order to ban unauthorised car meets in Swindon

Unauthorised car meets, which can attract hundreds of spectators and result in dangerous manoeuvres and speeding, could be banned in Swindon if a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is introduced. In the 12 months between July 2023 and July 2024, there were 45 reports of car meets in Swindon, with one individual seriously injured and… read more

Disposal of freehold of Calley Arms pub in Hodson.

The owners of the Calley Arms property have advised Swindon Borough Council (SBC) that they wish to dispose of the freehold of the property. A notice to SBC was sent because Chiseldon Parish Council requested an “Asset of Community Value” (ACV) be placed on the site. This was approved by SBC several years ago. This… read more

Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library

It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team. Working in partnership with Enterprise Works, a timber and fencing supplier committed to providing supported employment to adults with learning difficulties, and the Tenant Academy, the Council’s new Library of Things service… read more

Notice of Casual Vacancy – Chiseldon Parish Council

PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor James Whitehead on 25.02.2025 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more

Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order)

People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council. Riding e-bikes and e-scooters are among the activities the Council and Wiltshire Police want to ban as part of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Making the town centre… read more

Changes to grass cutting.

We received an updated cost list from our contractor in Nov 2024, for the 2025 grass cutting season. The costs were expected to be around £3000 extra per annum. After looking at the service for grass cutting that is currently provided, and the existing budget and proposed 2025/26 budget and precept, the EGPA committee made… read more