Chippenham Town Council become a White Ribbon Campaign Supporter Organisation At Full Council on 23 March 2022, a motion was presented regarding the White Ribbon Campaign, and the following was agreed: Council agreed to work collaboratively with local agencies and organisations in tackling violence against women and girls in our town. Council agreed to make …
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Read MoreArmed Forces Day, 25 June 2022 We celebrate Armed Forces Day each year as an integral event in our Civic calendar as we show support for the Armed Forces community including serving troops to Service families, veterans, and cadets. Thank you to everyone who joined the Mayor of Chippenham, Councillor Liz Alstrom to mark Armed …
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Read MoreThe Environmental Services Team are working alongside Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Water Team to arrange to hand pull Himalayan Balsam along the riverbank between the viewing bridge in Monkton Park and the bridge across the A4 at Westmead Open Space on Tuesday 28 June and Tuesday 5 July. Volunteers are welcome to join in on these …
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Read MoreYou can find the latest news regarding the Rail, Maritime and Transport Trade Union (RMT) members strike action and the impact this will have on the train service on the links below: Rail Delivery Group HERE Network Rail HERE Great Western Railway HERE Cross Country Trains HERE It is anticipated that most rail services will …
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Read MoreBattle of Chippenham Re-enactment July 23 & 24, Monkton Park The English Civil War returns to Chippenham as the Town plays host to the English Civil War Society and the town is returned to the dramatic Summer of 1643 when the Civil War raged across Wiltshire and the West Country. There will be a …
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Read MoreWe received great community feedback from our first public consultation on the draft Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan. The ‘Regulation 14 consultation’ was carried out between 28 February – 12 April 2022. We are pleased to share with you the Consultation Results Report. The Report, written by Community First Wiltshire, sets out the headline results of the …
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Read MoreQueen & Country Exhibition at Chippenham Museum 14 May – 23 July This summer the country celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee as she becomes the first British monarch to spend 70 years on the throne. This year also marks the 380th anniversary of the start of the English Civil War. Pitting the monarchy against …
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Read MoreWe are happy to announce the schedule of live music to John Coles Park, starting from 1 May every Sunday 3pm-5pm*. The bandstand concerts are free to attend, and they are a wonderful opportunity to relax, meet up with friends and family and listen to some fantastic music in the park. *5 June we are …
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Read MoreChippenham Town Council would like to offer solidarity to the people of Ukraine and those residents of Chippenham who have friends and relatives in Ukraine. We condemn the oppression and subjugation of an independent country. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the conflict. For those who would like to offer support, the British Red …
Read MoreBlood donations continue in Chippenham We regularly welcome the NHS blood donation service at the Neeld Community & Arts Centre. This service is still continuing throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, with extra measures in place to help protect NHS staff and donors. Chippenham has always responded well to blood donation and continues to do …
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