Annual Parish Council reports for 2022-23
For a review of 2022-2023 from the Parish Council’s Chairman, please view or download the pdf. You can find annual reviews of all the committees on our annual reports page.
The November edition of OUR NEWS is here
From Neighbourhood Watch: We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in November’s edition: Trust your instincts – guidance to help protect against scams and fraud Applications now open for the winter 2023 Community Grants Fund ERA shares your… read more
20mph online questionnaire
The Parish Council are working on a project to try to get SBC to change some of our road speed limits to 20mph. We need to get public support for this scheme. Please use the attached link or QR code to access the questionnaire and give your opinion. The questionnaire is open until 15th December…. read more
Wroughton Social Group – a friendly social group for anyone with sight loss
Wroughton Social Group A friendly social group for anyone living with sight loss 1st Wednesday each month 10am to 12pm. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Devizes Road, Wroughton SN4 0RZ. Free parking available . Wroughton Advice Hub At this social group is also an advice hub where you can receive information, advice and practical help… read more
Waste and Recycling Collection Days – look out for the letter
It’s the binfo you’ve been waiting for! Over the next few days, look out for your letter containing information on your new waste and recycling collection day, which will come into play from week commencing 27 November. We’ve now finished delivering the new recycling containers you’ll need ahead of the roll out of food waste… read more
Government Cost of Living payments coming soon
If you received the first of three Government Cost of Living Payments back in April/May, look out for the next payment due between 31 October and 19 November. This is the second of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits…. read more
Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 27th October 2023
Communications between the Wiltshire Police Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner are shared for the interest and benefit of communities within Wiltshire. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, This week, I informed our communities of a significant service failure relating to Clare’s Law disclosures handled by Wiltshire Police. As I outlined publicly… read more
Ridgeway Bell Articles – November 2023
CHISELDON PARISH COUNCIL REPORT Points of interest from October 2023 The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon SN4 0NW Facebook page – Chiseldon Parish Council Notices email: clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk; telephone: 01793 740744 October half term youth club with BEST We have 2 more sessions with BEST booked in. For Friday 20th and 27th October 10-12 at the… read more
Message from SSEN – Yellow Alert for Storm Ciarán
This morning, in response to the latest weather forecast, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has moved to Yellow Alert status ahead of Storm Ciarán. It is due to hit central southern England overnight on Wednesday and continue into Thursday, leading to several hours of strong winds, heavy rain and a risk of localised flooding. At this… read more
Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson – October column
Chiseldon Parish Council shares updates it receives which may be of interest to our residents. PCC Philip Wilkinson writes: Two years ago, I and the other four PCCs in the south west agreed to collaborate with our respective forces to target county lines drug networks, along with the anti-social behaviour drugs bring to local communities…. read more
Families encouraged to check for local cost-of-living support
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today (16 October) announced that more than three million households will be informed that they qualify for the Warm Home Discount. The automatic one-off £150 payment will help eligible, low-income customers in England, Scotland and Wales pay their energy bills over the winter. The government is today… read more
Changes to the SBC recycling scheme – additional information
We have some additional information on the changes to the recycling scheme from SBC: Go live date is Mon 27th November Additional blue bags will be available from core libraries from early November for residents who feel they need more than one, for a limited period of time. Residents are being encouraged to crush contents,… read more
STFC fans – an evening with Dick Mattis, Wroughton Library, 27th October
Are you a Swindon Town Football Club supporter/fan? Come to Wroughton Library for an evening with Dick Mattick on 27th October, 7.30pm
Spot the signs of criminals targeting vulnerable young people
People living across the South West are being asked to spot the signs of exploitation and coercive control of vulnerable young people. As part of Operation Scorpion, a regional intensification campaign, we are encouraging communities to look out for the signs that a young person is participating in illegal drug-related activities. The initiative, now in… read more
Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail 2023
The Chiseldon and local community put on a fine display of scarecrows for 2023, raising money for charity. A selection appears below – and sorry if we didn’t choose yours! You can see more images at Chiseldon Scarecrow Trail | Facebook. Click on the images to see a larger version.
Councillors vote to change election cycle to ‘all-out’ elections in Swindon
Residents in Swindon will now only be asked to vote for their local councillors once every four years following an Extraordinary Council meeting last night (12 Oct). Councillors voted unanimously to change the election cycle from the current ‘by thirds’ model to an alternative ‘whole council’ election model, which would see all seats on the… read more
Swindon Carers Centre – Carers Rights Day, 24th November
View the pdf for full details
22nd October New Road closed – diversion in place.
Please note that a diversion will be in place on October 22nd.
Chief Constable fortnightly update to the Police and Crime Commissioner – 13 October 2023
Communications between the Wiltshire Police Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner are shared for the interest and benefit of communities within Wiltshire. Dear Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, In light of the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza, it is only right I start this letter by acknowledging the… read more