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A significant new milestone in the canal works as a new swing bridge is installed

The bridge, known as Bushey Fox Bridge, has been installed on the latest section of canal being constructed by the joint venture between Swindon Borough Council and Barratt Redrow.
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Lifesaving defibrillator installed in heart of Wichelstowe

A new publicly accessible defibrillator and emergency bleed kit have been installed in West Wichel.
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Little VIPs get into the swing of Wichelstowe play area launch

Pupils from Kingfisher CE Academy leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of this fun new space
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Canalside Road / Canal Build Updates

On this page we will post monthly update on progress over the previous months and provide a look ahead to the works which will be taking place over the next month.
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Wichelstowe scoops top travel planning award

The travel plan at Wichelstowe has beaten off all the competition to take the "Residential National Site of the Year" at the Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards.
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Repair works planned to the Wilts and Berks Canal

Work is expected to take six to seven weeks, starting from Tuesday, 7 April
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News Archive

2024

A significant new milestone in the canal works as a new swing bridge is installed
Lifesaving defibrillator installed in heart of Wichelstowe
Little VIPs get into the swing of Wichelstowe play area launch
Canalside Road / Canal Build Updates
Wichelstowe scoops top travel planning award
Repair works planned to the Wilts and Berks Canal
Wichelstowe celebrates next big splash
Spooktacular new bat cave opens at Wichelstowe
Wichelstowe travel plan achieves gold standard
Wichelstowe Window Wanderland 21st to 24th November
Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Plans Submitted
A novel end to term: donation for young bookworms at Kingfisher CE Academy
Boardwalk launch brings Wichelstowe community closer to nature
Swindon’s car club goes electric
Join the Wichelstowe Explorer Trail
Sports hub plans kick on with backing from Wilts FA
Buyers set sail for Canalside: new homes launch at Wichelstowe next weekend
Willowbrook View launches new ‘Memory Café’ to support the families of people living with dementia
Wichelstowe Newsletter
Wichelstowe LLP’s ‘assist’ to strengthen Swindon Hockey Club’s performance
New luxury care home in Wichelstowe, Swindon officially opens its doors
Helping key workers call Wichelstowe home
Calling Wichelstowe residents!
Revamping Wichelstowe’s well-worn canal walkway
A message from Willowbrook View Care Home
Willowbrook View care home creates vibrant nature-themed mural for neighbouring primary school
Wichelstowe canal project barges ahead
Community events across Wichelstowe this Christmas
Residents asked for their feedback on initial Wichelstowe Sports Hub plans
Care Home and Primary School launch shared community garden
David Wilson at Canalside coming soon
Supporting National Food Bank Day
Sales success in Orchards Rise
Work to start on next phase of Wichelstowe
Explore nature and Swindon’s history this summer
Mayor of Swindon celebrates build starting on new retirement community
Wichelstowe site managers win Pride in The Job Awards
Swindon Food Collective Donation
Wichelstowe scoops Placemaking Award
Women in Construction Week 2024
Orchards Rise show complex receives RSPB gold award
Completion of Wichelstowe district centre moves a step closer
National Storytelling Week at Wichelstowe
Phase 3 Planning Applications Submitted

2023

Swindonian’s to escape rising rents with new apartments in Wichelstowe
Site manager named as one of best in the country
Sales boom at Orchards Rise
Donation to Wroughton Community Pantry
New nature-inspired public art takes root at Wichelstowe
Birds in Flight sculpture unveiled at Wichelstowe
East Wichel Canal – Updates

2022

Special Christmas delivery for Great Western Hospital’s maternity ward
Deposit Unlock helps couple onto the property ladder at Orchards Rise
First resident puts down roots at Wichel Fields
Key worker deposit scheme launched in Wichelstowe
Plans for canal extension lodged
Wichel Fields Show Home Opens
Orchards Rise sales launched
Wichelstowe Wanderers tackle kit conundrum
Construction apprenticeships score highly with school leavers in Swindon
Keeping safe at school with high vis vest donation
Wichelstowe Walking Competition Launches
Wichelstowe resident officially crowned Community Hero
Apartments shortlisted for national award
Planning Applications – Plans and Videos
Planning sought for next phase of Wichelstowe
First glimpse of major new public art proposed for Wichelstowe
Street party marks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Searching for Canalside’s Community Hero
Council scheme to create new M4 underpass nears completion
Work at Wichel Fields underway

2021

Resident Questions
Mill Lane Road Closure – From 25th October
East Wichel Canal repair work to start in October
Work starts on next phase of landmark Swindon development
New homes up for national award
Planning granted for next phase
New aerial footage and images released
Ex-army site managers install Tommy figures ahead of VE Day
Mill Lane to be permanently closed from 26th April

2020

Planning Applications – Plans & Videos
Planning sought for next phase of development at Wichelstowe
Barratt Chief Exec thanks NHS nursing couple moving into Wichelstowe
East Wichel Canal Update Nov 20
Wichelstowe show home gardens recognised as havens for wildlife
Planning application submitted for Orchards Design Code
First residents welcomed to Canalside
Industry-leading electric vehicle charging network installed
Find out more about the wildlife at Wichelstowe
Planning application submitted for Wichel Fields Design Code
H&W wins CAMRA Best New Build Pub Design Award
Canalside Shortlisted for Civil Engineering Award
Exhibition of plans for next phases announced
Temporary closure of Mill Lane between Waitrose and motorway crossing
2020 Wichelstowe Games postponed
Artist Kerry Lemon discovers Wichelstowe flora and fauna

2019

Father Christmas visits Wichelstowe
Christmas at Wichelstowe
A family of moorhens is moving in
Superb sales at launch of Canalside
Plans for M4 Tunnel to go on display
Canalside sales launch announced
Funding approved for tunnel under M4
East Wichel Parking Update
Phase 2 of East Wichel Canal Investigation due to start
Name sought for new footbridge
Wichelstowe sponsor Half Marathon for third year running
Cornerstone Cafe opens to the public
Detailed images released of new homes
Deanery welcomes first pupils
Wichelstowe Games to take place on 24th August
Council invests £2.5m in Wilts & Berks Canal restoration
Housebuilding gets underway in Canalside
Groundworks contract awarded to local company
New footbridge is officially open
Details released of first homes in Canalside
Introducing the Wichelstowe Games…
Planning application submitted for road and canal bridge
New road through Canalside officially opened!
Canal investigation works to commence in East Wichel
Consultation on the proposed closure of Mill Lane launched
Planning Consent granted for Freeman Retirement Living Homes
Pocket Square & Footpath Application Submitted
Consent granted for first homes in Canalside
New footbridge lifted into place
Landmark footbridge arrives at Wichelstowe
Good news for Wichelstowe’s wildlife
School Report – Progress at the Deanery
Hall and Woodhouse Wichelstowe to open on 1st February
Co-op and Dentist open in East Wichel
Deanery Facilities Open Day 12th February

2018

Swindon Hockey Club to play at the Deanery
Housing Planning Applications Submitted
Freeman Retirement Living Application Submitted
Excellent turnout for new homes exhibition
Joint Venture housing plans to go on display
September 2018 – Monthly Update
New Swindon Half Marathon 2018
August 2018 Monthly Update
Project Director Appointed
July 2018 Monthly Update
School Report – Progress at the Deanery
June 2018 Monthly Update
Kingfisher CE Academy Planning Submitted
Thousands of new trees planted
May 2018 Monthly Update
Landscape Improvements Planned
Secondary school construction milestone
Canal bank works to start
New Primary School Consultation
April 2018 Monthly Update
Canal Drained, Second Phase
Next Phase of Canalside
Joint Venture Established

2017

Herons Water Approved
September 2017 – Monthly Update
Planning application for new homes
Secondary school under construction
Canal Works Approved for Wichelstowe
Monthly Update May 2017
April 2017 – Monthly Update
March 2017 – Monthly Update
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