Need advice on self isolation and work?
Citizens Advice Swindon are able to offer advice if you are asked to self isolate but unable to work from home.
Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund
Community groups and schools in Wroughton can apply for grants of up to £20,000 from Wiltshire Community Foundation. The money comes from the Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund, which was set up to benefit the community around the Swindon Solar Park at the former airfield, which is home to the Science… read more
Carers Rights Day 2020
Cares Rights Day aims to: Make carers aware of their rights Let carers know where to get help and support Raise awareness of the needs of carers Presenters and panellists to include: Robert Buckland QC MP and Justin Tomlinson MP Sue Wald (Director Adult Social Services SBC) Cllr Brain Ford (Cabinet Member Adult Health and… read more
Social workers to work in Swindon schools as part of national pilot scheme
Social workers will be placed in Swindon’s secondary schools to work with school staff to support children at risk. Swindon Borough Council is among 20 other local authorities in England to receive funding to place social workers in its schools to help reduce referral rates to children’s social care, in an expansion of a previous… read more
Outside gym supplier approval
Update 3rd December 2020: the order has been placed and we await an installation date The Parish Council are delighted to confirm the approval of Caloo as the supplier of the “Community Bundle” outside gym for the Rec Field. Full Council need to approve this purchase in the October full council meeting and then we… read more
Have you downloaded the NHS COVID-19 app?
Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced new England-wide measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as we head towards winter. It can be a challenge to keep up with the changes, but please read these frequently asked questions to make sure you’re up to date… read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 22 September
The government has today announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England.To read the changes view the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-22-september
Parents urged by Council to apply now for school places
Parents and carers with children entering primary, junior or secondary school for the first time next year are being advised by Swindon Borough Council that they now need to apply for school places for them. This year, the Council was able to give 95 per cent of applicants their first preference of primary school and… read more
Chiseldon Pumpkin trail 🎃
Halloween 2020 might be a bit different this year and trick or treating as we know it will be off the cards. But we can still have loads of spooky fun! This Halloween let’s all join together to create The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail! Stick a pumpkin in your window or outside your home –… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – September 2020
Points of interest from the meetings held in September 2020 Tender for works The Parish Council have released a tender document for and end-to-end project for the construction of 2 new laybys in the Parish. One for Draycot Close in Draycot Foliat and one in Windmill Piece in Chiseldon. This will be a 2 year… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – August 2020
Points of interest from the meetings held in August 2020 New Road – Road resurfacing. The Parish Council had good feedback from resident’s supporting the proposed plan to request Swindon Borough Council re-surface New Road which would involve a temporary road closure. The results will be sent to SBC for consideration. Our Ward Cllrs are… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – July 2020
Points of interest from the meetings held in July 2020 Welcome to Cllr Andy Rogers The Parish Council welcome our new Cllr Andy Rogers who was co-opted on Monday 8th June into the council. Andy lives in Hodson so it’s excellent to get one more area of the parish represented by a resident. We are… read more
Public advised to keep trying national portal as new testing site opens in Swindon
A third coronavirus testing centre has opened in Swindon to boost testing capacity in the town. The Local Testing Site (LTS) opened at Broadgreen Community Centre today (15 Sep) following a request to the Department for Health and Social Care from Swindon Borough Council’s Public Health team. It comes after the Council requested consistent access… read more
Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has announced plans to reopen its doors to the public. The Swindon Borough Council-owned and operated museum will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday (17 Sep). Visitors will be requested to respect social distancing measures. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the museum, and a… read more
The Resident’s Scarecrow Trail 2020
Residents of the Parish set up a scarecrow trail with impressive results, truly showing the commitment our residents have to being creative and supportive.
SBC Update on Earthline activity outside Wroughton;
I am pleased to advise you that yesterday evening enforcement papers were served on Earthline pertaining to their activities at Wroughton Airfield. As you are aware, the company has undertaken some work there with a view to establishing an operating base, which does not have the benefit of planning permission on a site that is… read more
Rubbish and Bin Fires In Swindon and Surrounding Areas
Following a rise in bin/rubbish fires within the Swindon area, we have been asked to share some helpful, important messaging. Please read the leaflets below:-
Chiseldon Parish Council Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage
Chiseldon Parish Council has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the council receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 in the UK or £10.75 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour…. read more
Council starts work on two schemes to promote sustainable travel
Two popular Swindon paths are being improved to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Work has begun at two separate locations to encourage more people to use local cycle/pedestrian routes across the town. This week work began to improve the surface of the Old Town railway path, which runs from Signal Way… read more
Swindon Libraries & Information Service Newsletter
The September edition of the Swindon Library and Information Service newsletter is now here. Read or download the September newsletter