Concrete carriageway repairs coming to the A419/A417 to ensure safer, smoother journeys. 📅 Key Dates: Wed 18th & Thu 19th March: Overnight closures (8pm-6am) Fri 20th – Mon 23rd March: Full weekend closure (8pm Fri-6am Mon) ✅ No disruption during weekday daytime hours ✅ Signed diversion routes in place ✅ Follow diversion signs, NOT sat…

Essential crack sealing work is coming to the A419/A417 to keep your journeys safer and smoother for years to come. What’s happening? Crack sealing work will prevent serious carriageway damage, reducing the need for major repairs and keeping the road open more often in future. When? Overnight closures (8pm-6am) from 27th January to 10th February…

On behalf of Swindon Borough Council We would like to bring to your attention some maintenance works that will be taking place shortly at two footbridges in Haydon Wick (please refer to the location plans below). The works at Ray Close will be taking place on Monday 19th January whilst those at The Chestnuts on Tuesday 20th January. The work…

Our Parks and Open Spaces Team is here to support you Following a confirmed case of Avian Flu at Coate Water Park, we want to reassure the Haydon Wick community that robust procedures are in place to protect our parks and open spaces across the parish. What Swindon Borough Council Rangers Are Doing SBC Ranger…

On behalf of Swindon Borough Council There will be a temporary closure of Elsham Way footbridge from Monday 5th January 2026 for a period of approximately 1 week. The closure is required to enable a contractor to replace the decking of the footbridge and to undertake some localised resurfacing of the footpath. During the closure…

We want to update our residents about why the Francomes Play Area has been temporarily closed. Recent inspections found uneven and lifting surfaces, water pooling, and damaged equipment—all of which pose real safety risks. For everyone’s wellbeing, we’ve had to close the site until further notice. You may be surprised to hear this, but Haydon Wick Parish Council does…

Haydon Wick Parish Council marked National Tree Week by supporting work to identify significant and clearly visible trees across parish-managed land. This forms part of a proposal that will be brought forward to create a Parish Tree Identification Trail. Trees play an important role in our community. They support wildlife, improve air quality, regulate temperature,…

Huge shoutout to Daniel, who absolutely smashed it as our Minibus Driver’s mate on Tuesday. From helping residents with shopping trolleys and taking fares, to carrying bags and providing that all-important door-to-door service – Daniel did it all with a smile. His personality truly shone through, and he gained confidence with every stop. Daniel has…

A massive thank you to all the Councillors, Officers, Staff and volunteers who took their turn on the spin bike for the Haydon Wick Parish Council 24-hour bikeathon. Cycling from 1pm Friday, through the night, and arriving at their finish at 1pm Saturday, they completed an astounding 384 miles—every single one of those miles completed…

Location: Footbridges between Lyme Way and Brookfield Play Park Dates: Monday 24th November 2025 (approx. 2 weeks) What’s happening? Swindon Borough Council is replacing the decking on both footbridges and resurfacing surrounding footpaths to keep them safe for everyone. How will this affect you? The two bridges will be closed one at a time, so…