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
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
Please see the poster below for information.
This page on the SBC website has some useful links if you need financial support at the moment, including: Financial help if your income has been affected Test & Trace payment if you have to self-isolate Warm and Safe Wiltshire – help with energy bills Swindon Borough Council: sources of financial help
Please follow the link to the Swindon Borough council Covid-19 update. This includes updates from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health and recent Swindon Covid-19 statistics. SBC Covid-19 update: stick to the rules and stop the spread
I’ve been made aware of a scheme where shops provide their food that is shortly going out of date but fine to eat to local “Food Waste Heros” who can then distribute in their local community.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
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
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
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’ve seen a big increase in demand for our services since the coronavirus pandemic began. We’re… read more
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 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
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
New facilities for people to park their bikes could pop up around Swindon as a way of encouraging more people on to two wheels. Over the last few months, Swindon Borough Council has carried out a number of improvements to cycle routes in the Borough thanks to £731,500 in funding from the Government’s Active Travel… read more
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
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
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
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
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
Coronavirus (COVID‑19) is spreading fast in Swindon. The Great Western Hospital (GWH) is today treating more COVID-19 patients than at any point in the pandemic so far. That’s over 120 coronavirus patients including those in intensive care. The GWH is battling with COVID-19 alongside all the existing 24/7 emergency health needs of our community,… read more