News and Updates
Published 2626 10101010 20202020
Vulnerable children in Wiltshire will benefit from free school meals this half-term after Wiltshire Council agreed to ensure families struggling with food poverty in the county are supported. The decision has been praised by Melksham Councillor Jon Hubbard who chairs the council's Children's Select Committee. Cllr Jon Hubbard: "No child should go hungry in Wiltshire" […]
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Published 1919 10101010 20202020
A new drive to help people know how to spot the signs of a child in danger, and who to contact if they are concerned, is being launched across Wiltshire. The message – child exploitation we need your help to stop it – will be shared widely encouraging taxi drivers, train and bus staff as […]
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Published 1414 10101010 20202020
There is now financial support available to people in Wiltshire on a low income who are required to self-isolate due to COVID-19.
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Published 1313 10101010 20202020
Wiltshire Council’s cabinet has today (Tuesday 13 October) approved plans for a non-statutory engagement exercise into the proposed Melksham Bypass on the A350. The council is currently exploring the case for a new bypass to take the A350 around Melksham, and later this month will be seeking the views of residents, businesses, town and parish […]
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Published 0909 10101010 20202020
People are being reminded of how they can take steps to improve their wellbeing for World Mental Health Day tomorrow (10 October). Earlier this week Wiltshire Council launched the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub which will assist people who want to improve their health and mental wellbeing. The Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub will use Health Improvement Coaches to […]
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Published 2222 09090909 20202020
Melksham is facing yet more extra housing being built in the town following yet another unexpected planning application for 50 new homes to be built off Western Way behind Townsend Farm. The application, which has already been submitted to Wiltshire Council, reference 20/07334/OUT, calls for 50 new homes to be built. There is no indication […]
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Published 2020 09090909 20202020
Homeowners and landlords can now access funding to pay for the cost of energy saving measures under the new Green Homes Grant scheme and businesses are being encouraged to register their services.
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Published 0909 09090909 20202020
Melksham will be one of a further eight libraries that will soon be opening in Wiltshire, providing a new order and collect service to local residents. From 14 September, libraries in Amesbury, Bradford on Avon, Calne and Marlborough will open, followed on 21 September by Royal Wootton Bassett, Westbury and Melksham. On 28 September Malmesbury […]
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Published 0202 09090909 20202020
New Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) have been appearing across Melksham as the devices agreed to by the Town Council following a motion from Melksham South councillor Jon Hubbard have finally been supplied and installed. “Coronavirus had delayed the provision of the equipment for the initiative,” explained Cllr Hubbard, “but we have finally managed to get […]
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Published 0101 09090909 20202020
The Melksham Area Board will return as an online decision-making body on Tuesday 8 September at 7pm. Items for discussion will include: an update on Melksham Station Hub proposed electoral/ boundary changes next steps towards COVID recovery an update on Age Friendly Melksham CIC grant application requests totalling £ 19,000 The agenda and MS Teams […]
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Published 2828 08080808 20202020
Young people are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school if they live a short distance (two miles or less) from their school next week. Schools are preparing to welcome pupils again and where possible young people are being encouraged to use the green alternatives to arrive at the school gates. For those […]
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Published 2828 08080808 20202020
Melksham Blue Pool has been temporarily closed as a result of flooding from the heavy rain over the past couple of days. At approximately 6.30pm on Thursday evening the building lost all electricity supply as a result of the flooding and this resulted in the facility being closed. As there is no power the computer […]
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