What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer

 Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. What’s on at National Trust Avebury this Summer(pdf)

Disposable barbeques prohibited at Coates Water Park and Lydiard Park

Popular during the warmer months, disposable barbecues are often used by those visiting Coate Water country park. However, following some recent incidents including one that caused the damage to the bench pictured above, visitors are now prohibited from using them in the park. But there are still barbecues available for hire at Coate Water, and… read more

Council marks VE Day with flag raising ceremony

To see additional photos, please see the original article. Local people joined senior leaders of Swindon Borough Council at a special flag-raising ceremony on VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War today (8 May). The event, which was followed by a street party, paid tribute to the soldiers… read more

Practical help available from Borough Council staff at libraries and our civic offices

From Swindon Borough Council Colleagues at any of our five core libraries can help with the following: getting started with one of our self-service touchscreen online applications such as pay your rent, bid for council housing, request a housing repair, apply for resident parking permits and many more Blue Badge and Concessionary Travel applications and… read more

Butterfly Volunteer Service from Great Western Hospital

Great Western Hospital has launched a new Butterfly Volunteer service to support patients nearing the end of their lives, and their families. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the End of Life and Palliative Care Team, Voluntary Services, and the Anne Robson Trust, offers gentle companionship and emotional support to patients in their final days…. read more

May 2025 Edition of ‘Our News’ from Neighbourhood Watch

Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. From Neighbourhood Watch: Here’s the latest edition of our… read more

Lydiard Park Newsletter

From Lydiard Park: May is here and it’s an exciting time at Lydiard Park as we get ready for our summer events! Catch up on all things Lydiard with this month’s roundup of news and upcoming events.  Lydiard Park May Newsletter

Funding available from SSE for Net Zero Projects

Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information on services and organisations which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. * Apply now at www.ssen.co.uk/pcnz * Applications are open ’til… read more

Tax-Free Childcare

Today (1 May), the government announced that families can use Tax-Free Childcare on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs. With Tax-Free Childcare families arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the… read more

Help with claiming benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions is reminding customers that there are various independent, free and anonymous benefits calculators to help individuals check what they could be entitled to. In addition, individuals consider contacting a local independent advice organisation if they have a question about benefits, work, money, housing problems or something similar, and need… read more

Chat to Our Police Community Support Officers on Sunday May 11th.

We’re sharing the following message from our local PCSOs: We will be travelling around the ridgeway villages on Sunday 11th May 2025 in the mobile Police station. It will give the communities a chance to come and meet the team and have a chat about any concerns in their area, there will also be activities… read more

Notice of Cyclic Maintenance on A419/A417

The following communication is from Road Management Services, working on behalf of National Highways: We are planning essential maintenance at A419/A417. These works will affect various sections of the A419/A417 as noted below, the remaining sections of the A419/A417 outside of the works area shall operate as usual. The details of the maintenance, including maps… read more