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Chippenham Youth Council 2020 Applications to become a member of the Chippenham Youth Council are now open. Chippenham Town Council held a Youth Forum on 3 December 2019, 19 young people attended and took part in workshops to figure out whether a Youth Council was needed for young people in the Town. Young people felt …

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Let us introduce you to Sweep Caroline, our brand new Road Sweeper! After our successful naming competition Sweep Caroline has been out busy sweeping across our town getting to know and navigating the roads and our busy areas. So far she has collected on average 18 tonne of roadside sweepings per week. Take a look …

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Chippenham Town Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an upgrade to the CCTV System within Chippenham Town Centre. Download the information pack HERE It is the responsibility of all Tenderers to ensure that their tender is delivered no later than 12 noon on Friday 10 January 2020. The Town Council will not consider …

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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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