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June 2010

Swindon & Cricklade Railway GWR 175 Steam Gala

Swindon and Cricklade Railway are celebrating 175 years of GWR over 2 weekends 12/13 June and 19/20 June. This will be a fantasic family event click here for more details

Cricklade Business Association are holding a Corporate Evening on 15th June at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Enjoy a great family evening and support the Swindon and Cricklade Railway in the process. To book and find out more click here

April 2010

Have a look at the proposed HGV loading bay outside Tesco it will help congestion but reduce the parking spaces between Tesco and Gas Lane to one space. Informal consultation was held earlier this year with residents and businesses. Cricklade Town Council have re-confirmed their wish to see this implemented as part of the traffic management measures currently under consideration.

If the loading bay is to be implemented then Cricklade Town Council has been asked to recommend times based on local circumstances.  Before they do so they would appreciate the views of CBA and their members, who are most affected, on what would be the preferred time limits to be put in place.

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February 2010

Cricklade Business Association donates £100 to Thames Pre School to help them build an outside play area.

January 2010

Cricklade CCTV

The Cricklade CCTV system is now fully operational and is proving to be a useful tool for protecting the community. The Police are impressed with its capability and are making full use of the system in their investigations.

New Members

Cricklade Business Association is delighted to welcome Codec Consulting, Cricklade Dental Practice, Jo-Bill Spirit, Mallin Bed & Breakfast, Physio Care, and St. Sampsons Church as new members.

October 2009

Cricklade New Business Competition

Oliver Tanner is the winner this year for his business The Alternative Drum School. The Regional Final Results were announced on Thursday 29th October in Malmesbury. He was awarded a prize of £1000 and will progress to the next round with the possibility of a further £ 2000 prize. The winner of the final will be announced on 20th November 2009.

March 2009

New Member - Thames Pre-School

Cricklade Business Association is pleased to welcome Thames Pre-School as a new association member. Webpage

February 2009

Additional 3000 Dwellings Planned for North West Swindon

There will be an exhibition on the West of Swindon Study Update at the Cricklade & Wootton Bassett Area Board, 7pm on Wednesday 4th March at Purton Village Hall. Follow this link to find out more about these plans westswindonstudy-leaflet

NWDC Business Rate Relief

CBA were recently informed at a North Wiltshire Council briefing that businesses are not taking up/ or don’t know about possible rate relief. There are 3 types see links to the application details on North Wiltshire's website to check if you are eligible.

Rural Rate Relief

Hardship Rate Relief

Small Business Rate Relief

New Member - High-Tech School of Motoring

Cricklade Business Association is pleased to welcome Steve Forester of High-Tech School of Motoring as a new association member.