Success for campaign to save village shop
CAMPAIGNERS have said that they are ‘delighted’ that a planning application to convert the village shop in Whitley into housing has been refused. The Whitley Community Hub is…
Council staff keep Melksham blooming!
THE town centre’s floral displays have been kept blooming thanks to the hard work of town council staff. Speaking to Melksham News, groundsman Richard Collett said, “We have approximately…
A million thanks as Wiltshire coronavirus fund breaks £1million barrier
A FUND launched to help small charities and community groups tackle the effects of the pandemic has broken the £1million barrier. The Wiltshire Community Foundation report, “The Wiltshire…
Charges at railway station car park
CAR parking charges have been introduced at Melksham Railway Station. The charges were introduced on 1st August – however, visitors are entitled to the first 30 minutes of…
£1,000 boost for Sight charity
Local charity ‘Wiltshire Sight’ has recently been awarded a cheque for £1,000 from Waitrose and Partners Melksham. The money came through the ‘Your Partners Through It All’ Community…
Town councillor resigns
MELKSHAM Town Councillor, Caroline Andrewes has resigned from the council. The councillor, who represents the North ward has cited her ‘increased disillusionment’ with the council, as well as personal…
Villagers prepare to fight plans for new housing development
Shaw and Whitley residents have raised strong concerns about a proposal to build nine houses on land to the south of First Lane, Whitley. Residents say that they…
Market Place to become continental piazza?
MELKSHAM’S Market Place could become a continental-style ‘piazza’ in a bid to attract shoppers back to the town centre. The idea is one of many by Melksham Town…
Latest town council meeting in more detail
A MEETING of Melksham Town Council descended into chaos with one county councillor labelling it…
EXCLUSIVE: Town council branded as ‘undemocratic’ following last night’s fracas
LAST night’s virtual meeting of Melksham Town Council boiled over into acrimony as members of…
Bikeability programme needs venues and instructors to help people get on their bike
WILTSHIRE Council’s Bikeability cycle training programme is seeking venues and instructors to help children and…
New visiting and hairdresser protocols for Melksham’s Brookside Care Home
VISITS to Brookside care home and the return of hairdressers are two of the changes…
Summer holiday activities are go!
PARENTS looking for summer activities for their 5 – 12 year olds can now find…
Blenheim House care home welcomes back visitors
BLENHEIM House has begun welcoming back visitors to the care home following government guidance. The…
Volunteers keep Melksham tidy
VOLUNTEERS were out in force at the weekend to clear Melksham town centre of litter.…
Revised plans for proposed Beanacre solar farm
A number of changes have been made to the proposed plan for a new solar…
Keep shopping local! Shops praise community support – but they still need your help!
IT’S been seven weeks since non-essential shops were allowed to reopen and Melksham business owners…
Eat out to help out! Enjoy a discounted meal and support a local business
DINERS can eat out this month and enjoy a discounted meal, whilst supporting a local…
Christmas lights switch-on cancelled – but the spectacular show WILL go on!
MELKSHAM’S Christmas Lights team have promised that the town will still have a spectacular festive…
