The Neighbourhood Plan is offering the community a chance to have a say on what sort of renewable energy developments it would like, where it would like them, and what criteria they must meet in order for planning permission to be given. Renewable Energy Strategy workshops will be held at Chippenham Town Hall and organised …

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Christmas shoppers are invited to meet local artists and makers featured in the shop at Chippenham Museum on Sunday 1st December, with special discounts on books and locally made gifts. The museum is opening especially for Museum Shop Sunday, a national event which celebrates the unique shopping opportunities available in museums and galleries. Shoppers can …

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Chippenham Town Council to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day On Friday 8 May 2020 it will be 75 years since the end of the war in Europe. This day has been designated by the Government as a Bank Holiday to enable as many people as possible to enjoy VE Day 75 celebrations. The …

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Youth Forum * Are you aged 18 or under? * Want to meet & share ideas with other young people? * Find out about the Chippenham Youth Council * Have your say and get involved in the community 4pm Tuesday 3 December 2019 at The Meeting Place, Neeld Community & Arts Centre Entrance in Borough …

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Thank you to everyone who joined us to commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. We are very proud to work with The Royal British Legion on these services each year.    

Chippenham Museum was alive with the sights and sounds of the Victorian circus on Friday 1 November at their ‘Cabinet of Gin & Curiosity’ event.

Chippenham Town Council is an ambitious and progressive council Chippenham Town Council is delighted to be able to share the Summary Feedback Report with regard to the recent Local Government Association (LGA) Pilot Peer Review with the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). As the first Town Council to take part in this pilot, Chippenham …

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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Chippenham On Sunday 10 November Chippenham Town Council will join the Royal British Legion to welcome dignitaries and invited guests to their annual Service of Remembrance held at St Andrews Church in Chippenham. The service will begin as a procession led by the Macebearer leaving the Town Hall at …

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We have  started the annual cut of the Monkton Park ‘Meadow’. Without management grassland becomes coarse and rank, loses both diversity and interest, and will eventually turn into scrub or woodland. The process of completing an annual cut such as this is best practice to help the area replenish and be revitalised in the spring. …

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Chippenham Museum’s latest temporary exhibition ‘Strange & Wonderful Beings: The Work of Clifford & Rosemary Ellis’, is open to enjoy until 18th January with free entry. From tube posters to wartime sketches, explore the artistic output of this fascinating design duo and their legacy at the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham. Displayed alongside these …

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