It's nearly your last chance to enter the Mayor's Online Charity Raffle! All proceeds go to his chosen charity, Doorway.

Entries close at midnight tomorrow, Sunday 12 May.

Buy your tickets on the Neeld website bit.ly/MayorRaffle24 bit.ly/MayorRaffle24

The Splashpad in John Coles Park would usually open to the public on the late May bank holiday, but due to the current good weather, it will be open from tomorrow, Saturday 11 May, with its regular times of 10am – 6pm. It is free to use and is suitable for children under 12.

There are 3 opportunities for you to have your say!
👉Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
👉Wiltshire Council Public Consultation: Chippenham Avon Project: Draft masterplan
👉The Environment Agency Public Consultation: Chippenham Avon Project
bit.ly/_HYS

Just 1 week left to apply for Seasonal Groundsperson/Street Operative - 6 month contract. Main tasks include grass & hedge cutting, tree work, horticultural & grounds maintenance. Other duties are street cleansing, litter collection & bin management. Info: bit.ly/JobVacancies_

We're very pleased to share that Chippenham Museum's achieved the Visit England Visitor Attraction Quality Assessed Accreditation. The assessor said, “Set in an imposing town centre property, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the history, life and works of Chippenham”

The Planning, Environment and Transport Committee will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall tonight.

The agenda is on our website: bit.ly/agendas_

You can attend the meeting or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/CTCYouTube_

If you would like to know what the Neighbourhood Plan is and the policies it includes, but don't have time to read the whole Plan document, please download our 10 page Non-Technical Summary at rb.gy/vjz88s

We're hiring!

Customer Services Assistant (12 month contract): Acting as the first point of contact for customers and visitors, you will be an ambassador for the council, offer information on local activities & sell tickets for the box office.
More info: bit.ly/JobVacancies_

The Planning, Environment and Transport Committee will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall on Thursday.

The agenda is on our website: bit.ly/agendas_

You can attend the meeting or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/CTCYouTube_

For local resident's information, please find the dates of upcoming visits by John Jennings Fun Fair to Monkton Park (weather permitting):

Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 May 2024

It's the beginning of an exciting summer of events in John Coles Park.

Today we have our first Park Yoga session from 9.30-10.30am, and then our first Bandstand concert with Chippenham Town Band from 3-5pm.

Both events are free to attend so please come along.

We are delighted to receive the very first Wessex Watermark Award from Wessex Water on behalf of the local community as a thank-you for Chippenham’s engagement with the Community Connectors scheme. The water refill point in the High Street continues to be very popular.

Chippenham Youth Council have launched an exciting photography competition with Chippenham Museum Photo Club.

The theme of the competition is the 'Natural World' and there are two categories, aged 11-17 and 10 and under.

More info here bit.ly/ChipYouthCounc…

Our Grass Cutting Strategy designates all grass into categories, you can read more about this on our website. We've developed a map to illustrate where 21 Wildlife Areas are located, new signs will soon be installed at each site to help identify them. Info:bit.ly/__grass

We're excited for the return of Park Yoga to John Coles Park this summer!

From Sunday 5 May, join in a free outdoor yoga session from 9.30am.

Open to all, regardless of age, background or ability, just bring yourself and a mat or towel.

With thanks to WASP .

A reminder of Customer Services opening times over the upcoming Early May Bank Holiday weekend:

Saturday 4th May: 9.30am to 3pm
Sunday 5th May: CLOSED
Monday 6th May: CLOSED
Tuesday 7th May: 9am to 4.30pm (usual opening hours)

A reminder of Customer Services opening times over the upcoming Early May Bank Holiday weekend:

Saturday 4th May: 9.30am to 3pm
Sunday 5th May: CLOSED
Monday 6th May: CLOSED
Tuesday 7th May: 9am to 4.30pm (usual opening hours)

Chippenham Town Council are looking to appoint a Deputy Macebearer whose main responsibility will be attending civic events, during which you will assist Town Council officers in the smooth running of the event.

More info: bit.ly/JobVacancies_

Chippenham Town Council have an opportunity for a young person from a local uniformed organisation to act as the Mayoral Cadet for the next year. The Mayoral Cadet accompanies the Mayor of Chippenham during the Town’s Civic events.

For more info👉 bit.ly/MayoralCadet24

Chippenham became a Purple Flag town in 2016, accredited with this prestigious national award for the safety and vibrancy of its night-time economy.

Our survey to assess town user’s satisfaction of the Evening & Night Time Economy closes tomorrow: bit.ly/PF_PPS