New path
A new path has been laid at the Chapel Offices/Museum/Butts Road cemetery, replacing the old crumbling tarmac path.
Brighter Futures Dementia Appeal
When you’re living with dementia, the world can feel like a scary and confusing place. Imagine then having to visit or stay in a busy hospital, away from the familiarity of your home and family, many suffer with lonliness, fear and sadness. Whilst we are proud of the care and treatment provided to our dementia… read more
Crime Prevention Advice Following Rise In Vehicle Thefts
We are encouraging people to follow crime prevention advice following a rise in vehicle thefts across Wiltshire. Over the past few weeks we have seen an increase in the number of reports of thefts of cars, vans and motorbikes. The is believed to be linked to the rise in demand on the second-hand motor trade,… read more
Charity Raffle for Brighter Futures
£1per strip and at the Xmas lights event 8th Dec 6.00pm New Road Prizes include: £100 One4All Voucher £50 One4All Voucher £50 Amazon Voucher Christmas Hamper Hand crochet blanket On sale from Oakleys Spar. Raffle to be drawn Wednesday 8th December 7.00pm Sports & Social Club
Neighbourhood plan public briefing
Our Consultant Andrea Pellegram(www.pellegram.co.uk) will be holding this open session to explain the Neighbourhood Plan process and what it means for the Parish. The plan will cover the whole parish and provides guidelines on future development. Your input is vital for this plan to succeed. Monday 13th December 2021. Chiseldon House Hotel, New Road, Chiseldon…. read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – November 2021
Points of interest from the meetings held in November 2021. Remembrance & Armistice Services Thursday 11th Nov and Sunday 14th Nov. Representatives from the council attended the service at the New Road memorial and at the commemorative stone at Ridgeway View to pay their respects to those who gave their lives for us in times… read more
Washpool Area Restoration Project (WARP) volunteer work day
The Washpool Area Restoration Project (WARP) committee are having a volunteer work day on Sunday 28th Nov AM. The committee themselves are all volunteers who work hard to keep the area looking good for everyone to use, and also care for the sheep. If you’d like to turn up to give them a hand you’d… read more
Armistice Day 2021
On Remembrance Sunday, Chiseldon residents joined communities throughout the UK in honouring those who have suffered and died in war.
Brimble Hill replacement data centre Progress Report
Please note this is not a Parish Council update. Since planning permission was granted for the replacement data centre at Brimble Hill in early August, the general contractor John Paul Construction has been pressing ahead with work on the 28-acre site. The former Alpha data centre close to the B4005 and adjacent to the new… read more
Carrisbrook Terrace – Proposed Works
These works involve resurfacing of the carriageway, installation of new road markings and the adjustment of surface ironwork. The works will commence on Friday 19th November 2021 for 1 day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, however, on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions… read more
Carriageway Patching Maintenance
The following roads will be closed for planned carriageway patching: A346 Marlborough Road – Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 16 – 18 November (weekdays only) Traffic Signals and lane closures A346 Marlborough Road – Plough Hill, Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 22 – 29 November (weekdays only)… read more
Free defibrillator training
Chiseldon Parish Council, with AED Locator and Sandstorm Studios is pleased to invite you to attend the forthcoming free training session for use of the defibrillator at the BT box in Badbury. Location: Sandstorm Studios, Dairy Farm, Badbury. Studio 1. Date: Tues 9th Nov 6.30pm
Winter opening hours for the Household Waste Recycling Centre
The Household Waste Recycling Centre will be moving over to winter opening hours from today (1 November): Monday: 8am-4pm Tuesday: 8am-4pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 8am-4pm Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday: 8am-4pm Sunday: 8am-4pm To book a slot visit https://bit.ly/3jK1xdl
New Councillor announcement
We are delighted to announce the co-option of Chaydon Ford as a Cllr at the October Full council meeting. Chay and his partner moved into Chiseldon just over 18 months ago with their 2 dogs. They hope to be living in Chiseldon for many years and Chay has already shown an interest in helping to… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – October 2021
Points of interest from the meetings held in October 2021. New Cllr Co-opted We are pleased to announce that Chaydon Ford has been co-opted as our newest Cllr at the council meeting on the 11th October. Chaydon lives in Chiseldon with his wife and has already been taking part in the working group looking at… read more
Remembrance Day Service & Parade
Sunday 14th November at the Cenotaph, Regent Circus, Swindon. All Welcome Procession to start at 10:50am With two minute silence at 11:00am Followed by the Wreath laying, Remembrance Service and Cadets Parade & drill After the service, light refreshments will be served at the Pilgrim Centre. *Following public health advice, we ask that where possible… read more
Local skills needed
The Parish Council are investigating the feasibility of removing the old Recreation Hall which is at the end of its life and replacing it with a new multi-purpose community space. This is at the very early stages but if you are local and have any skills or knowledge in this area, we’d welcome your assistance…. read more
Notice Of Temporary Footpath Closure – Prow Footpath 12 Liddington
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Footpath Closure – Prow Footpath 12 Liddington This Order is being introduced to allow for construction works and will prohibit pedestrians from proceeding on PROW footpath 12 Liddington located between Coatside Way and Homington Avenue. Pedestrians will be… read more
Notice Of Temporary Closure – Turnball, Chiseldon, Swindon
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Closure – Turnball, Chiseldon, Swindon This Order is being introduced to allow BT to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles and pedestrians from proceeding on Turnball between Mays Lane and Slipper Lane Traffic will be diverted via… read more
Festive Food & Gift Fair in aid of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
The Marchioness of Lansdowne invites you to The Festive Food & Gift Fair 2021, in aid of The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust At Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Calne, Wiltshire. Wednesday 1st December 4pm-8pm, tickets £15 to include wine and canapes, in advance. Thursday 2nd December 10am-4pm Tickets £5, in advance or on the… read more