More houses for Melksham? Residents in disbelief at plan for 170 new houses
PLANS for 170 new houses on land to the west of the A350, to the north of Melksham, have come under fire from local people. The new development,…
RSPCA appeals for information after puppy is found dead in a pet carrier
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead puppy was discovered in a pet carrier that had been dumped beside a rural road in Wiltshire. A member…
Villages speak out on plans for over 200 new houses
Representatives from Shaw, Whitley, Atworth and Seend have shared their thoughts on Wiltshire Council’s proposed plan to build over 200 new houses across the four villages. In Wiltshire…
Free online training course for dementia carers
Family carers of people living with dementia in Wiltshire are invited to a free online training course starting on 8th March. Run by Alzheimer’s Support, the six weekly…
New space for off-lead dogs in park?
DOG owners have suggested that the site of the former King George V play area could become a new ‘off-lead’ area for dogs. The site, next to Clackers Brook,…
Apprentice award for town council
Melksham Town Council has been named ‘Small Business Apprentice Employer of the Year’ by Wiltshire College. The council currently has three apprentices that work within its town hall…
New scheme to help local groups network and learn new skills
LOCAL community groups will have the opportunity to learn skills and network with other groups…
‘Frustrated’ police appeal for help to combat anti-social behaviour
“FRUSTRATED” local police are appealing to residents of Pembroke Road and surrounding areas for help…
We will eat, drink and be together! Full steam ahead for post- lockdown food and river festival
OPEN up your calendars and mark the weekend of 4th and 5th September as dates…
Councils team up to fight ‘skewed’ housing target
MELKSHAM’S two councils have called for a review of Wiltshire Council’s proposal to build over…
Melksham – the ‘dumping ground’ for houses? Wiltshire councillors share thoughts on plans for over 2,500 houses
MELKSHAM has been described as the “dumping ground” for houses in the county, with local…
Melksham’s Covid vaccine roll-out to hit 15,000 milestone
OVER 15,000 Melksham patients will have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by…
Unlocking Melksham! Local businesses react to the ‘roadmap’ to lift lockdown
LOCAL businesses have been reacting to the news about the Government’s “roadmap” to remove lockdown…
Prospective candidates and agents invited to election webinar
With local elections less than three months away, prospective candidates and agents are being invited…
