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

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

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

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

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