In two weeks time, it will be Merchant Navy Day, where we will celebrate and acknowledge the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy with a flag raising ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10am at the Town Hall Steps. Please feel free to join us.

A reminder of Customer Services opening times over the upcoming August Bank Holiday weekend: Saturday 24 August: 9.30am to 3pm Sunday 25 August: CLOSED Monday 26 August: CLOSED Tuesday 27 August: 9am to 4.30pm (usual opening hours)

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_

The grasscutting continues to go well as we near the end of summer. Pewsham Park, Long Close, and Westmead Open Space were all cut this week by the Environmental Services team. Find out about our Green Space Management Strategy and our wildlife areas map: bit.ly/__grass

Tomorrow is your last chance to take advantage of our free tennis sessions in August! On Thursday mornings between 9am to 1pm, turn up and play at the John Coles Park tennis courts for no charge. There's no need to book in advance on our booking system.

It's a beautiful sunny day here in Chippenham at our weekly market. Why not come down & support our local traders. The market is also on tomorrow from 8.30am to 4pm. We are currently looking for new traders, if you are interested please contact us bit.ly/_chippmarket

It's two weeks until Heritage Open Day here in Chippenham! On Saturday 13 September, we are holding tours at Neeld Community & Arts Centre and also at Chippenham Museum . All tours are free but please book ahead. Book for the Neeld here bit.ly/HerOD24 & Museum here bit.ly/MusHOD24

We're hiring! Casual Halls Assistant: Salary £12.38 per hour, Spinal Column Points 6 – 9 This role is required to work flexibly across a 7-day working pattern, including evenings, bank holidays and weekends. Closing date: Friday 20 September More info: bit.ly/JobVacancies_

As we are now in the final year of the current council, there is an opportunity for a member of the community to be recognised for exceptional service and be nominated for the title of Honorary Freeman. Nominations are now open until 1 December 2024 bit.ly/3XoNYUO

The Strategy and Resources Committee will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall on Wednesday. The agenda is on our website: bit.ly/agendas_ You can attend the meeting or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/CTCYouTube_

Today we marked Merchant Navy Day by raising the Red Ensign flag at the Town Hall, in support of The Seafarers' Charity Thanks to those who joined us, including Wiltshire Lieutenancy, Merchant Navy Veterans, Chippenham Royal British Legion and Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club.

The Human Resources 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_

The Strategy and Resources Committee will meet at 7pm tonight in the Town Hall. The agenda is on our website: bit.ly/agendas_ You can attend the meeting or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/CTCYouTube_

The Human Resources 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_

The deadline for the next round of Council Donations is in two weeks time, Thursday 19 September. These are made up of Community Donations, and Climate & Ecological Donations. More information, including the criteria and how to apply, can be found here bit.ly/_councildonati…

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Sponsorship helps the Town Council continue to deliver a wide range of services and events. We enjoy working with local sponsors looking to develop their corporate responsibility & who share our objectives. More info bit.ly/sponsorCTC

NCN403 - Cycle route between Chippenham & Calne Essential and urgent tree work needs to be undertaken by Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether in the vicinity of Hazelands Bridge. Diversions for cyclists/walkers will be difficult, please avoid using the area, the work is due to start Mon 9 Sep.

Today we are flying the Emergency Services Day - 9 Sept Emergency Services Day flag, in honour of the two million people who work and volunteer in the NHS and emergency services today. #999Day

The Amenities, Culture and Leisure Committee will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall on Wednesday. The agenda is on our website: bit.ly/agendas_ You can attend the meeting or watch on YouTube: bit.ly/CTCYouTube_

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_