Melksham
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COVID-19 Reponse
The Town Council is working hard as part of the Melksham Community Hub to help and support those who are vulnerable. If you would like support or would like to put yourself foward as a volunteer please sign up by clicking here.
We love people coming to visit our town centre, so why not park for one hour free, on us? Every time you visit?
To find out how, click here.
COVID-19 update - May 31st
Government Updates On Thursday evening the Prime Minister gave an update on the UK's progress against COVID-19, having met the five tests that allow the adjustment of lockdown.
Full details of this statement can be found here.
Intention to consult on Draft Melksham Neighbourhood Plan
Notice of Regulation 14 Pre-Submission Consultation and Publicity on the Draft Melksham Neighourhood Plan Melksham Town Council and Melksham Without Parish Council have prepared a Draft Neighbourhood Plan for the parishes of Melksham Town and Melksham Without.
The Plan proposes a number of planning policies which, once adopted, must be used in the determination of planning applications within the Parishes.
Wiltshire council (bonfires)
Bonfires during the COVID-19 outbreak There is mounting evidence that fine particles contained in smoke and other combustion emissions can cause damage to health and aggravate other health conditions.
One study has even found extremely fine particles in brain tissue, linking it to dementia.
Melksham Community Area Briefing
Melksham Community Area Briefing Melksham Area Board will be hosting a virtual “Melksham Community Briefing” on Wednesday 20 May at 7pm via Zoom.
Attendees will be able get an update from Melksham Area Board, Melksham Community Response Team and Melksham Police on how the authorities are dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic in the Melksham area and how volunteers and organisations are making a positive difference during this difficult time.
closure of semmington road
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Urgent Closure of: Semington Road (Part), Melksham WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 18th May 2020, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Tarmac on behalf of Wiltshire Council to carry out Hand patching works in the carriageway.
Semington Road (Part), Melksham; from its junction with Waverley Gardens to its junction with Hazelwood Road.
**CLOSURE OF NEW ROAD**
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Household Recycling Centres Update
Household Recycling Centres Update Wiltshire Council have received a lot of enquiries regarding the reopening of its’ household recycling centres (HRCs).
They are continuing to monitor government advice closely and are looking at ways to safely reopen HRCs at some stage in the future.
MELKSHAM IN BLOOM
Melksham in Bloom Competition 2020 Thank you for your interest in Melksham in Bloom 2020.
We are delighted to invite you to take part in this year’s competition.
Don’t delay seeking medical help because of COVID-19
Don’t delay seeking medical help because of coronavirus People living in Wiltshire are being advised not to let worries about coronavirus stop them asking for medical help for themselves or their children if they become ill, have a serious accident or have a concern about their health.
They are also being warned that not seeking medical help for symptoms that could be the early warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer could be putting lives at risk.
***SCAM CALLS***
*****SCAM CALLS***** All residents please be aware that there is currently a scam call going round with the following message: ‘This is a recorded message about the Corona virus.
All citizens are requested to wear a face mask.
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King George V Playing Fields Improvements
Melksham Town Council are pleased to be taking over the King George V Playing Fields and are proposing a programme of investment that will see the park rejuevenated for all generations to enjoy. The Council have completed extensive consultations throguhout 2018 and are looking forward to brining the new plans to life, starting in Spring 2019.
Keep up to date with all the news on the planned proposals, funding and works with all the latest news being published right here.
Below is the image of the proposed new layout for the King George Playing Fields
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