Closure of Hodson Bridge over M4
Please note that Hodson Bridge over the M4 will be closed from 7pm to 6pm on the 1st – 4th June. Please view or download the Highways England letter for further details.
Wiltshire Police To Support National Speed Operation
Wiltshire Police will be targeting speeding drivers as part of a two-week national enforcement campaign starting on Monday. Officers will be speaking with drivers during the campaign; aiming to highlight the dangers of speeding and informing drivers of the risks and consequences that driving above the limit can have through education and enforcement. The National… read more
Proposed Traffic Order – Day House Lane
Please view or download the attached documents. If residents want the Parish Council to be aware of their views then email clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk by 25th May, to be in time for the 26th May planning, highways and transport meeting. Public Notice, Day House Lane Plan, Day House Lane SOR, Day House Lane
Wiltshire Police the Only Force In England To Increase PCSO Numbers In Past 10 Years
Wiltshire Police the Only Force In England To Increase PCSO Numbers In Past 10 Years Since 2010, Wiltshire Police has been the only police Force in England to increase the number of Police Community Support Officers in Community Policing Teams. This bucks a national trend where every other Force in the country has reduced the… read more
Council to trial booking-only system for Household Waste Recycling Centre re-opening
A new booking system and added restrictions will be in place when Swindon Borough Council partially re-opens its Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) next week. The Council will be trialling the partial re-opening of the HWRC in Cheney Manor industrial estate in order to effectively manage demand and ensure the safety of residents and staff…. read more
Council extends parking season tickets to support business during lockdown period
Parking season tickets which were due to expire during the coronavirus lockdown period will be automatically extended free of charge by Swindon Borough Council to support businesses and their employees. The Council has introduced the extension for car parking season tickets and leases for parking spaces in the Town Centre, Old Town and the Croft… read more
New virtual cyber school for young people
See details on the new virtual cyberschool for young people lanched by the Government.
Residents donate children’s clothes and toys at the Primary School
Residents donated children’s clothes and toys for a collection day at the Primary School, for anyone in need of new items for their children.
People in Swindon urged to reach out to care home residents
People are being asked if they could spare a few minutes to put smiles on the faces of isolated residents as Swindon Borough Council launches a new initiative to help those who live in care homes. As part of the Council’s #HereForSwindon support measures, people across the borough – children in particular – are being… read more
Swindon Borough Council Covid-19 Update – 7th May
To view the update on Covid-19, please follow the link below: SBC COVID-19 Newsletter
Pharmacy Opening Hours – Bank Holiday
Download a full list of pharmacy opening hours for the bank holiday today, and the rest of the weekend. Download (Excel File)
Coronavirus — Information for Parish & Town Councils from NALC
NALC has updated its dedicated webpage on the coronavirus. This includes a letter to local (parish and town) councils from Robert Jenrick MP and information on getting testing and homeworking. See the updates below: Letter to local councils On 30 April, Robert Jenrick MP, secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government, wrote a letter… read more
Ideas for Celebrating VE Day
Please follow the link for some great ideas for activities to do at home to celebrate VE Day on 8th May. VE Day Ideas
Notification of Road Closures: M4 Junctions 12 (Theale, West Berkshire) to 15 (Swindon, Wiltshire) – Resurfacing
View or download details on these closures.
Latest News and Information from Swindon Borough Council
Help for our shielded residents Over 5,000 residents of Swindon who have been advised to shield themselves to protect them from contracting coronavirus are being contacted again by the Council to inform them of the guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and to outline the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness… read more
Council highlights support services available to vulnerable residents
Swindon Borough Council has written to more than 5,000 residents who have been identified by the NHS as being at high risk from coronavirus. The letter, which will hit doormats this week, contains guidance around the delivery of food and medical supplies and outlines the support that is available for those experiencing loneliness as a… read more
Bonfires and Garden Safety
It would be really helpful if people could avoid having bonfires during this coronavirus lockdown period. While we know that the current weather makes getting out in the garden very tempting, lots of the false alarms we attend are caused by bonfires. Equally, bonfires can get out of control very easily. Please help us to… read more
Help and Advice with Mental Health Issues and Self-Harm
Nationally and locally there have been an increase in mental health issues and self-harm. MIND are available to help and provide advice. You can find their contact details here: www.mind.org.uk
Neighbourhood Watch News: Our May 2020 eNewsletter
Neighbourhood Watch’s May 2020 eNewsletter is now published. View or download the newsletter.
Notice of Temporary Road and Footway Closure – Broome Manor Lane, Swindon
Public Notice Swindon Borough Council Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Notice Of Temporary Road And Footway Closure – Broome Manor Lane. Swindon This restriction is being introduced to allow the Highway Agency to carry out works and surveys for the bridge deck refurbishment and will prohibit vehicles/pedestrians from proceeding on Broome… read more