Tag: The Orchards

Southleaze Farmhouse set to be demolished

Plans have been submitted by Swindon Borough Council to its own planning department to demolish the farmhouse at Southleaze. The building, at the southern edge of The Orchards area of Wichelstowe, has become derelict in recent years. The master plan for Wichelstowe had included the building as a community centre for West Wichel. But the

Council extends closure of path to Wroughton

The temporary closure of the bridleway between East Wichel and Wroughton was announced by councillors and the local MP in mid July. It was stated the the closure would last for just five weeks from 26th July, and between 8 am and 5 pm only. Last week Swindon Borough Council posted a public notice (reference STR000232) that