Public noticeboards
We now have a second noticeboard for public use. It’s situated on the footpath from Hodson Road, leading onto the Rec field. It’s not enclosed so you will need to laminate your notices or be prepared for the rain to destroy them. There are drawing pins there or you can use staples. Our thanks to… read more
New parents encouraged to claim Child Benefit online
Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding new parents to claim child benefit online to get their first payment before Christmas. Child Benefit can be claimed online or via the HMRC app just 48 hours after registering a baby’s birth and parents typically receive their first payment within three working days. To get started,… read more
Chiseldon Neighbourhood Plan – consultation period begins
On Friday 13th December the Regulation 16 consultation of the Chiseldon Neighbourhood Plan started. This consultation runs until Friday 17th February 2025. Please read the consultation letter, and view the relevant documents here. Responses should be sent to forwardplanning@swindon.gov.uk and not the Parish Council, no later than 5pm on 7th Feb 25. Any other enquiries,… read more
Notice of Casual Vacancy
PARISH OF CHISELDON in the Chiseldon Ward. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Steven Woodham on 0912/2004 Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. The rule allows… read more
Street Sweeping Advanced Notice – 7th and 8th January
We should have a road sweeping machine in the Parish on the 7th and 8th Jan. We scheduled this for when people are back at work and hopefully more cars are off the roads. They will do Chiseldon on Tuesday 7th and the rest of the Parish on Wed 8th. Please do move your vehicles… read more
Homeowners are reminded to keep their homes secure this Christmas
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes communications it receives which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. As part of Wiltshire Police’s Secure This Christmas campaign, homeowners are… read more
Walk and Talk launched – identifying unsafe areas
Chiseldon Parish Council publishes communications it receives which it feels may be of interest to parishioners. However, this does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Council. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any external websites. Walk and Talk is a new initiative in Wiltshire asking women… read more
Council makes plastic plea to residents
Residents across Swindon are being asked to dispose of their plastic bags and films correctly to help a new council machine separate rubbish more efficiently. Doing so will save the Council money and be better for the environment. A new £1m recycling separator and baler at Swindon Borough Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre has been… read more
MHA Community Events for December
MHA Community Groups help to empower older people to make new friends and have fun in a friendly community setting. MHA Communities Swindon have a host of activities in December, ranging from Christmas parties to pub lunches. You can find out about MHA’s December activities and events from the document we’ve linked to below. MHA… read more
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec). Councillors will be told the local authority’s latest accounts show a forecast £7.6m in-year budget overspend with next year’s budget (2025/26) showing an estimated £18.9m budget gap. The current… read more
Operation Awake – Protecting women in public life from gender-based threats and crimes
Chiseldon Parish Council shares communications it receives which may be of interest to our residents. Dear Chief Officer You may recall that we have been in touch with you to let you know about Operation Awake – a scheme which aimed to provide additional support to local women in public life who are at the… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – November 2024
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from October 2024 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 Christmas Lights switch on. Please do join us at 6.00pm on Mon 2nd December at the New Road site to help us turn on the lights. … read more
The tree is ready…are you? Come along to the Christmas lights switch-on on Monday.
Now the tree’s standing ready For the Xmas lights to go on We hope to see you on Monday Lovely people of Chiseldon! When and where New Road – Monday 2nd December 6pm Come and join us to switch the lights on. Charity raffle with kids’ raffle to turn on the lights Don’t forget… read more
Cancer Champions volunteering (Live Well Swindon)
Swindon Cancer Awareness Champion What is a Swindon Cancer Awareness Champion? Swindon Cancer Champions have an important role in sharing vital messages about the three national cancer screening programs; bowel, breast and cervical screening, to help improve the uptake of cancer screening across Swindon. There will be a particular focus on areas in Swindon with… read more
More than 1,100 anti-social behaviour cases reported to the Council in last six months
People in Swindon are being encouraged to continue to report instances of anti-social behaviour (ASB) so Swindon Borough Council and partner agencies can keep tackling the issues in local communities. More than 1,100 cases of ASB have been handled in the last six months by the Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour and Housing Enforcement teams, as well… read more
Changes to waste and recycling collection days to help maintain efficient and reliable service
All Swindon households will see permanent changes to their waste and recycling collections, in order to provide an efficient and reliable service to residents. From Christmas Day (25 Dec), all households will see their collection days move by two working days, due to a change in the way Swindon Borough Council operates its services. As… read more
Households urged to check eligibility for winter support schemes
From 1 November, households in England and Wales receiving certain benefits including Pension Credit could be eligible for extra money to help keep warm during the cold weather until the end of March 2025. The Department for Work and Pensions’ Cold Weather Payments are an automatic bank top-up of £25, triggered to be paid to… read more