Ridgeway Bell Articles – February 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in February 2021. New Councillors Co-opted We are pleased to announce that 1 new Councillor was co-opted on Monday 8th Feb at our Full Council meeting. Danielle Simpson has lived in Draycot Foliat for 2 years with her partner. She moved to the area for work and decided… read more

Roadworks and traffic interruptions alert

Draycot Lane, Draycot Foliat 22 February — 05 March Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Approx 188m south of Yrpes Road SN4 0JG Works description: Excavate in C/W to install x2 DM Pillar with tall aerial and pressure tapping with atplas back fill and reinstate Responsibility for works: Thames Water Current status:… read more

Census 2021 is coming

Households across Swindon will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The official census date is 21 March. The census is a survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size… read more

We have a Food Waste Hero in Chiseldon!

I’ve been made aware of a scheme where shops provide their food that is shortly going out of date but fine to eat to local “Food Waste Heros” who can then distribute in their local community. We have a lady called Nicki who lives in Chiseldon who is one such hero and is happy for… read more

M4 J15 to A419 Overnight Closures, Swindon — 25th and 26th January 2021

Communication from Highways UK regarding closures: Please see the attached letter giving details of M4 J15 and A419 overnight closures. I hope the letter contains enough information but if you have any queries or would like more details about the work, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7)… read more

Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on businesses who are not COVID-compliant

Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 businesses in the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure. The Council is responsible for enforcing health and safety checks at a number of premises across Swindon including shops, hairdressers, beauty salons, warehouses, distribution sites and supermarkets. In order to… read more

North Wessex Downs Forum 2021

This year’s Annual Forum of the North Wessex Downs AONB on Friday 29th January is a free, online event.  Learn about our achievements over the past year and our plans for the future with presentations about Sparkling Streams, Mend the Gap and the Visual Improvement Programme.  There will be the opportunity to ask questions of… read more

Holy Cross Church services

Holy Cross Church is now only holding online services via Zoom. They are 10.30am every Sunday. You will need to contact Father Roger for the joining code. https://welcome.ridgewaybenefice.org/contact-us/ Or email revd.rpowell@btopenworld.com

New Councillors Co-opted

We are pleased to announce that 2 new Councillors were co-opted on Monday 11th Jan at our Full Council meeting. Pauline Barnes has lived in Chiseldon for 35 years with her family. Prior to retirement Pauline worked in many roles caring for others.  She has an interest in youth provision for the Parish and joins… read more

Help for Domestic Abuse Sufferers In Wiltshire

Now more than ever it is important that people of Wiltshire know where to access help if they are victims of Domestic Abuse. Calls to both national and local helplines are soaring as people are finding that the restrictions of the pandemic are creating a toxic environment in the home which is both frightening and… read more

Ridgeway Bell Articles – January 2021

Points of interest from the meetings held in January 2021. We have a Food Waste Hero in Chiseldon! I’ve been made aware of a scheme where shops provide their food that is shortly going out of date but fine to eat to local “Food Waste Hero’s” who can then distribute in their local community. We… read more

Total Guide to Swindon 2021

The Total Guide to Swindon is a newsletter promoting events, deals and attractions within the area which may be of interest to residents. Total Guide to Swindon Newsletter  

Urgent action required from Swindon businesses for grants available

Welcome to the latest business newsletter In this edition, you’ll find: Urgent action required from you for business grants Updates regarding new business grant schemes EU Transition support for local businesses Other support available in Swindon Urgent action required for business grants As Swindon has changed Local Restrictions Tiers several times over recent weeks, often… read more

Neighbourhood Watch National Newsletter – Our News January 2021

Please follow the link to view or download the  January 2021 Neighbourhood Watch national newsletter. January 2021 Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter This month we launch the Neighbourhood Watch Crime and Community Survey 2020 findings, recruit for a new Volunteer Development Manager, share crime prevention advice and look at the new community projects we are running. As… read more