New bins installed along the Wichelstowe Trails

As Middle and West Wichel continue to expand, 5 new bins have been installed serving the new areas.

As Middle and West Wichel continue to expand, 5 new bins have been installed serving the new areas. The locations chosen have been guided by feedback from residents and Wroughton & Wichelstowe Parish Council’s Grounds Team, and are close to the new footpaths which run through the open spaces. The bins have been funded and installed by the developer, Wichelstowe LLP, and they will be managed by Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish Council

The bins can be used for both general waste and dog waste and all residents and visitors are encouraged to dispose of their waste responsibly. The bins will be monitored for the first few months by the Parish Council Grounds team to determine how often they need emptying and if the schedule needs to be adjusted. If you have any queries or concerns over the frequency, please contact Wroughton & Wichelstowe Parish Council on 01793 814735 or via the website : Wroughton Parish Council | Contact Us

If you’d like to help keep Wroughton and Wichelstowe tidy, all are welcome to join the community litter pick which will be held on Thursday 28^th August. The litter pick will be led by the Parish Council and is supported by Wichelstowe LLP, Swindon Borough Council and Willowbrook View Care Home. All equipment, and instructions will be provided. The details are below:

Wroughton Litter Pick 9.30am to 11.30am – meet at the Ellendune Community Centre at 9.30 for safety briefing / equipment collection
Wichelstowe Litter Pick 2pm to 4pm – meet at Willowbrook View Care Home at 2pm for safety briefing / equipment collection

The new bins are located:

On the ramped path down to Wichel Wood from the Tree of Life roundabout
Close to the boardwalk pontoon, near the District Centre Car Park entrance to the boardwalk
On Scott Way close to the signalised crossing
At the junction of the paths north of Scott Way by the Orchard
At the start of the Green Street in Orchards View

These new bins are in addition to those on Peglars Way, in the District Centre Square, outside Kingfisher Primary school and around the East Wichel lakes which are already emptied regularly by Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish Council.

A fangtastic new home for Wichelstowe’s bat population has been unveiled – a specially designed bat cave that forms part of a wider conservation effort in the area.

Now, the bats have a brand new, purpose-built replacement designed to recreate their lost habitat.

Two new litter pick stations have been installed at Wichelstowe, making it easier than ever for local residents to help keep the community looking its best.

The stations, located by the pond to the north of West Wichel and near the lakes in East Wichel, will provide easy access to litter picking equipment for anyone keen to get involved in maintaining the area’s green spaces and surroundings