Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2024

CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from January 2024 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Neighbourhood Plan (NHP) Regulation 14 consultation On Monday 8th Jan our consultation went live.   This is one of our most in-depth and important consultations as the… read more

Vulnerable people encouraged to seek help with energy bills

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is today (26 January) encouraging people struggling with the cost of energy bills this winter to contact their council about the financial help available from DWP’s Household Support Fund. The fund can be used to make homes more energy efficient, as well as help households with bills. Councils… read more

Chiseldon Events – a Photo Archive

Our photo gallery (on the Parish Information page) is bursting at the seams, so we’re creating this archive of images from local past events. Our community has submitted some fantastic pictures over the years – here’s a selection for you to enjoy again. Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4 Gallery 5

Swindon Highways & Transport News: the latest on pothole repairs

In an ideal world we’d have the money needed to keep potholes at bay, by resurfacing and upgrading roads as they wear out. While the Government announced some additional funding in November for local authorities to spend on road maintenance, the Local Government Association estimates it would take councils in England £14bn, and more than… read more

The Great British Rail Sale returns – ends soon

On 20 January, the Department for Transport announced that passengers will have from 23 to 29 January to claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on cross-border trips… read more

Additional items to be discussed at the 25th Jan 2024 Planning Meeting.

The planning committee may consider and vote on 2 extra application at their meeting on 25th Jan, 7.30pm. They are: S/22/1170 revised. Change of use of the Stable Block and Cottage/Restaurant to provide 11no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), erection of 6no. dormer windows with associated infrastructure and landscaping. At: Burderop Cottage, Hodson Road Chiseldon… read more

A reminder of the defibrillator locations in the Parish.

There are 5 defibs around the parish: Red BT box at Badbury Outside the Calley Arms pub in Hodson. Outside Cameo hairdressers on High Street, Chiseldon Outside Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiseldon Outside the pavilion wall in the middle of the Rec field – pedestrian access via Hodson Road and vehicle access via Norris… read more

Planning for Chiseldon – have your say!

Now is your chance to have your say on future development in our neighbourhood. The Parish Council has completed its first draft of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a development vision for the area. We’re now seeking feedback on the proposals, with consultation open between Monday 8th January and Sunday, 18th February. Please… read more