TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

Chippenham Tourist Information Centre

PLEASE NOTE:

For a temporary period, the Tourist Information Centre is in the process of moving to the unit adjascent to the Town Hall. During this process; any enquiries should be directed to the Town Hall on 01249 446699.

We will inform you when the Tourist Information Centre is fully operational.

Civic Award Scheme

Each year the Town Council presents Civic Awards to individuals who have made a material contribution to the advancement, wellbeing and welfare of the people of Chippenham or demonstrated outstanding citizenship.

Nominations are invited for a maximum of five awards at the beginning of each year and nominees have to satisfy the approved criteria. Final approval is given at the July Meeting of the Town Council with presentations taking place at the Civic Sunday ceremony held in September the same year.

If you or your organisation would like to nominate an individual, you must be able to demonstrate that before or during 2011 the person put forward has made a material contribution to the advancement, wellbeing and welfare of the people of Chippenham, supported charitable work carried out in the Town, assisted the work of the Town Council in a voluntary capacity or demonstrated outstanding Citizenship.

Proposal forms must be completed by both a Proposer and a Seconder who are residents within the Chippenham Civic Boundary and returned to the Town Clerk, Chippenham Town Council, Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER by Friday 17th February 2012.

Civic Award Nomination Form

Where is Chippenham

Chippenham is set on a prominent crossing of the River Avon and lies between the Malborough Downs to the East, the Cotswolds to the North and West and Salisbury Plain to the South. Surrounding the town are a number of stone-built villages, including Lacock (National Trust), Biddestone and Castle Combe. The great house and art treasures of Longleat, Bowood, Lacock Abbey, Sheldon Manor and Corsham Court are within easy reach.

To find out more about our town and services the 2010 edition of Chippenham Town Council Official Guide is available at http://www.localauthoritypublishing.co.uk/councils/chippenham/index.html

The Chippenham Town Council Annual Report 2010-2011 is available here:

Chippenham Town is twinned with La Fleche in France and Friedberg in Germany. www.chippenham-twinning.org.uk

Roundabout sponsorship is a very effective way of presenting your name to the public in a very positive manner. Please visit the following link for more information:

http://www.ukroundabouts.com

New Waste and Recycling Service for Chippenham Residents

Wiltshire Council are changing their waste disposal and recycling services in from Autumn 2011. All households in Chippenham and the local area should receive information about these changes and how it will affect you - or it can be found on their website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/waste