We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community! John, a beloved resident of our Parish, sadly passed away but left such a wonderful legacy. He used his amazing carpentry skills to create beautiful items for everyone to enjoy at the Memory Café sensory garden. John’s daughter thoughtfully donated his table and chairs…

We’re working hard behind the scenes on plans for a new permissive footpath in Tadpole Field, off Tadpole Lane, Oakhurst. The Field is accessible at the rear of Minnow Close / Boatman Close, Oakhurst and leads through to the main road of Tadpole Lane near the Swindon & Cricklade Railway. The project has been designed…

Some of our dedicated Parish Councillors and Officers hit the road yesterday to visit play areas and scope out exciting upcoming projects around our wonderful community. There’s nothing quite like getting out from behind the desk and seeing first-hand how we can make Haydon Wick an even better place for families and children to thrive.…

 A419/A417 Night Closures – July/August 2025 Essential road resurfacing work means overnight closures (8pm-6am) on various A419/A417 sections from 9th July to 21st August. 📅 Key dates: 9-16 July & 21-26 July: White Hart to Turnpike 23 July-4 Aug & 11-21 Aug: Turnpike to Spine Road 24 July: Common head to White Hart 5 Aug:…

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat at this month’s Orbital market on Saturday 28th June 25 We had some great conversations and lots of useful feedback. Here’s what we heard: Residents gave a big thumbs up for improved hedge cutting, weed spraying, and some recent tree work around Haydon End. Lots of…

This wonderful message from one of our Abbey Meads residents who has absolutely made our day. We recently helped with some hedge pruning that seemed like routine maintenance to us, but made a real difference to someone in our community. What started as a simple call about an overgrown hedge helped a resident get their…

What a wonderful morning at our monthly Companion Café☕️ Today we were delighted to welcome Dee, the amazing Admiral Nurse. It is always such a pleasure having Dee join us – she brings a wealth of knowledge and all the latest information about support for people living with dementia and their companions. 💙 We also…

Haydon Wick Parish Council is calling on EDF Energy to take urgent action following a three-month delay in installing a three-phase electricity meter at the Council’s newly constructed Grounds Maintenance Facility on Blunsdon Road, Swindon. The building is near completion and ready for use. However, essential systems—including fire alarms, heating, and security infrastructure—cannot operate without…

What began as a standard request for a corporate away day has blossomed into an inspiringstory of community dedication, as a BMW employee Andy has transformed a volunteer opportunityinto a week of service to the local Parish Council and dedication to the community. The volunteer was first introduced to the Parish Council by Councillor Leigh…

On Behalf of National Highways: Major Maintenance on A419/A417 🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT 🚧 Major bridge painting works coming to A419/A417! 📅 When: Night closures 8pm-6am from Sat 31st May – Thu 26th June 📍 Where: Marston Meysey & Commonhead bridges 🚗 Impact: Various sections closed on different dates ✅ Good news: Road fully open…