News

Election of Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor for 2018-19

At our Annual Council meeting on Monday 15th May, Councillor Adrienne Westbrook was re-elected as Town Mayor and Councillor Jon Hubbard as Deputy Town Mayor for the ensuing year .

Vanessa Fiorelli elected as Town Councillor for Melksham South

Further to yesterday's bi-election, the results are now in and we are pleased to welcome Vanessa Fiorelli to the Town Council, representing Melksham South Ward.

Civic Awards 2018

Nominations are invited for Melksham’s Civic Awards for 2018.

This is the opportunity to recognise and honour the contribution of those individuals and groups who, through their efforts and achievements, have made a significant contribution to our local community.

Remembrance Day 2018

Remembrance Day, 11 November 2018 A two minutes silence will take place at the war memorial, Canon Squares at 11.

00am on Sunday, 11 November 2018 to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflict.

Melksham Wins GOLD....

Melksham has only gone and done it again for the second year in a row and won GOLD in the South West in Bloom awards.

A huge well done to everyone involved.

The New Skate Park is Open

Melksham skatepark is now open     Work to provide a brand new skatepark for the Melksham community has been completed and is now available for the local community to use.

  Local skater James Threlfall, who has been involved in the project right from the start, tried out the new facility for himself showing off some of his signature moves.

Solar Farm Community Benefit

Solar Farm Community Benefit Following an agreement made in 2016 with Sandridge Solar Power Limited which has provided an initial community benefit fund payment of £34,425.

14, Melksham Town Council has set out how this money has been assigned to initiatives that provide a community benefit.

Primrose Drive Play Area Re-opens

The Town Council are delighted with the results of the repair works to the play area at Primrose Drive, funded by Melksham Town Council to enable it to re-open for the summer .

Melksham Town Council funds summer fun in the park

Melksham Town Council have once again funded a programme of activities in KGV Park over the summer holidays, starting on Monday 24th July and running on Mondays, Weds and Fridays throughout.

  All activities are totally free and there is no need to book.

Wiltshire Mind needs you!

Wiltshire Mind is a local Mental Health Charity based in Melksham, working to improve the lives of those with mental health issues.

  The Charity provides help and support to anyone facing mental health problems.

Election of a new Town Mayor and Deputy for Melksham

At the Annual Town Council Meeting on Monday 15th May, Councillor Mrs Adrienne Westbrook was elected as Town Mayor for Melksham for the ensuing year.

 At the same meeting Councillor Jon Hubbard was elected as Deputy Town Mayor.

Anti-bullying Charter adopted by Melksham Town Council

The Town Council has adpted the anti-bullying charter set out by the Wiltshire Assembly of Youth.

Julia Cramp, the Associate Director for Commissioning, Performance and School Effectiveness wrote:   In November 2016, the Wiltshire Assembly of Youth (WAY), an elected group voicing young people’s concerns, launched an anti-bullying charter setting out a vision to tackle bullying across the county; WAY is concerned about the impact that bullying has upon emotional wellbeing and mental health.

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