New bird boxes
The scouts made a number of bird boxes and we have been busy putting them up around the parish.
Swindon to submit bid to be the first Electric Bus Town
Swindon Borough Council is charging ahead with a bid to the Government to improve the Borough’s air quality. The Council has teamed up with Swindon’s two main bus service providers – Swindon’s Bus Company, owned by Go South Coast, and Stagecoach West – as it aims to become the country’s first Electric Bus Town. Transport… read more
Landmark report on future of Mechanics’ Institute to be discussed by Council
Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership. If approval is given at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wed, 25 March), officers at Swindon Borough Council could begin to make the preparations that are necessary to allow the authority to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), which could secure the… read more
Useful Community Telephone Numbers
Police (24 hours) 101 (or 999) NHS Direct 111 Dental Emergency 01793 428579 Great Western Hospital 01793 604020 NHS Walk-In Centre 01793 428524 Clover Centre 01793 541111 Transco Gas 0800 111999 Wroughton Library 01793 312719 Swindon Council 01793 463000 Thamesdown Transport 01793 428428 Stagecoach 01793 521415 National Bus Line 0870 200 2233 Rail Enquiries 0845… read more
Support for Older People Self Isolating
If you are self-isolating and are looking for help during this period, please take a look at the Age UK Wiltshire website or the Age UK Information and Advice webpage.
New Road allotments
Parish Council statement: The Parish Council is keeping the allotments open for as long as Government guidelines permit it, and as long as tenants can agree to work within the confines of social distancing/no gatherings over 2 people. Please continue to enjoy your allotment and get some fresh air and exercise. Any growing tips for… read more
Voluntary Action Swindon – Coronavirus
If you know someone outside Chiseldon who may need help you can direct them to this website which offers help from local organisations and SBC: http://vas-swindon.org/coronavirus-help-page/
Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month
Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month. Swindon Borough Council will be administering the financial help to all firms who qualify following a package of support announced by the Chancellor yesterday evening (17… read more
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to keep residents fully up to date with services, the Council has published a new page on its website with real-time updates on services, which residents can see here: www.swindon.gov.uk/coronavirus. Yesterday… read more
Bus pass restrictions to be lifted for older and disabled people in Swindon
Older people and those with disabilities will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am from Monday (23 March). Swindon Borough Council has made the decision in conjunction with local bus companies to enable both older and disabled residents to get to the shops earlier during the current COVID-19 pandemic so they can take… read more
Church service changes
All church services in the ridgeway benefice have been suspended until further notice However, the churches – Holy Cross, St George and St Andrew – will be open for private prayer and quiet reflection as follows: Sundays, 10am to 11.30am Wednesdays – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am Maundy Thursday – Holy Cross, 10am to 11.30am,… read more
Universal service obligation for broadband
From 20 March, homes and businesses in the Borough will have a new legal right to a request a decent and affordable broadband service under the new Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband. This was legislated for in 2017 as a service that has at least 10 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload. BT… read more
Restricted Access
Sir Henry Calley Memorial Gardens and Butts Road Cemetery: By order of H.M. Government as part of the UK Coronavirus response. Effective from Midnight 23rd March for a minimum period of 21 days. No maintenance or checks will be carried out in this area whilst this restriction is in place. Do not enter this area… read more
Coronavirus Update from Swindon Borough Council
Latest Government announcement on the COVID-19 pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants must close from tonight (20 March), except for take-away food, to tackle coronavirus. All the UK’s nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been asked to close “as soon as they reasonably can”. The… read more
Finding Things For Kids to Do Indoors
For tips to help children find things to do indoors, visit: www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
Support for Older People Who Are Self-Isolating
AgeUK may be able to offer support. Please visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/ www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/our-services/information-and-advice/
Help with Coronavrus from Local Organisations and SBC
If you know someone outside Chiseldon who may need help in the current situation, you can direct them to this website which offers help from local organisations and SBC: Coronavirus – Compassionate Swindon
New webpage goes live with updates on Council services affected by COVID-19
From Swindon Borough Council: Only a small number of services delivered by Swindon Borough Council have so far been affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to keep residents fully up to date with services, the Council has published a new page on its website with real-time updates on services, which residents can… read more
Eligible Swindon businesses to receive business rate relief from next month
From Swindon Borough Council: Swindon businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry who are eligible for the Government’s 12-month business rate holiday will see it reflected in their bills from next month. Swindon Borough Council will be administering the financial help to all firms who qualify following a package of support announced by the… read more
Let’s bring life and colour back into the countryside
Communication from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.