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Chippenham Market Cancelled – Friday 23 October 2026.
Due to the yellow weather warning by the MET Office, and to ensure the comfort and safety of all traders and shoppers, the decision has been made to cancel the …
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Read MorePantomime comes to Chippenham
Update, 23 October 2026 – Due to the deteriorating weather conditions overnight and the yellow weather warning in place, the decision has been made this morning that it is not …
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Read MoreMayor’s Christmas Card Competition 2026
We’re inviting local artists aged 16 and over to enter our Christmas Card Competition for the chance to have their artwork featured on the Mayor’s official Christmas card this festive …
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Read MoreChippenham’s Favourite Tree Competition Winner
We’re delighted to announce the winner of Chippenham’s Favourite Tree competition. Following 30 nominations from across the town, eight finalists were shortlisted before being put to a public vote. A …
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Read MoreHow the Weather is Affecting Trees in Chippenham
In October 2025, the National Drought Group warned that England must prepare for an ongoing drought in 2026. Although the winter months saw broadly average rainfall, a dry and exceptionally …
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Read MoreChippenham Neighbourhood Plan Annual Report 2025/26 Published
The Neighbourhood Plan Monitoring Sub-Committee has published its Annual Report for 2025/2026 which reveals how the Neighbourhood Plan has been used in its second year of existence. The Annual Report …
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Read MoreHalloween in Chippenham
Pumpkin Patch Update, 22 October 2026 – We really do not want people to be choosing their pumpkins in the wind and rain, due to the yellow weather warning issued …
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Read MoreSplashPad Final Weekend of the Summer Season
We hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend and visit the SplashPad for its final weekend of the summer season as it will be closing on Tuesday 1 September.The opening …
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Read MoreAugust Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2026
The upcoming opening hours at Customer Services this weekend over the Bank Holiday are: Saturday 29 August: 9.30am – 3pm Sunday 30 August: closed Monday 31 August: closed Tuesday 1 …
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Read MoreSplashpad: temporary change to opening times
Due to the hosepipe ban from Wessex Water, we have reviewed our services to identify where we can reduce our water consumption to help in the preservation of water. The …
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Next Sunday, 8 November, we will gather at the War Memorial to mark Remembrance Sunday and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Act of Remembrance will take place ahead of the two-minute silence at 11am, followed by the traditional parade down the High Street.
To ensure the safety of those attending, the following roads will be closed between 10.15am and 12.30pm:
- High Street: From its junction with Bath Road to Market Place.
- Market Place: From High Street to Lords Lane / The Causeway.
- The Causeway: Approximately 25m south-east of its junction with Market Place.
- Lords Lane (Timber Street): From outside The Bear Hotel Garage to Market Place.
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The countdown to Christmas is underway, and in just one month, Chippenham town centre will be filled with festive entertainment as we switch on the town’s Christmas lights.
Join us on Friday 27 November, from 4pm to 7pm, for an evening of live music, street entertainment, a giant snow globe and festive refreshments.
Santa will also be making a special abseil into town before switching on the Christmas lights at 6pm.
A full programme of festivities can be viewed here - bit.ly/Xmas_26.
We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Chippenham town centre to celebrate the start of the festive season.