Local group saddened by lack of support for CCTV
THE chair of the recently formed Melksham CCTV group, Adrienne Westbrook, says she is very disappointed that Melksham Area Board did not support the group’s grant application for…
Papa John’s claims a ‘pizza’ the town centre
PLANS for a new pizza takeaway in the town centre have been given the green light to go-ahead, despite residents’ objections. Pizza takeaway and delivery company, Papa John’s, has…
Melksham’s over 65s next for vaccine
MELKSHAM’S Covid-19 vaccination roll out continues to gather pace. The Melksham and Bradford on Avon Primary Care Network (PCN), has now begun offering vaccinations to the next priority…
Next steps for town’s ‘age friendly’ status
AGE Friendly Melksham has said that it is making plans for the town’s ‘age friendly’ status to be recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Over the next six months,…
Carnival cancelled but memories can still spread carnival joy
MELKSHAM Carnival has become the latest event of 2021 to be cancelled due to ongoing Covid restrictions. The carnival was scheduled to take place in July. Instead, the carnival’s committee…
Veteran’s month of half marathons challenge!
THE manager of a local supermarket is attempting to complete 28 half marathons this month to raise money for charity. Steve Kerfoot – who works at the Co-op Food…
Prospective candidates and agents invited to election webinar
With local elections less than three months away, prospective candidates and agents are being invited…
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…
More houses for Melksham? Plan for 170 new houses revealed
PLANS for 170 new houses on land to the west of the A350, to the…
Police candidate responds to “no confidence” petition
Local councillor, Jonathon Seed, who is standing for election to be the next Police and…
Melksham Without Parish Council precept & budget 2021/22
MELKSHAM Without Parish Council has agreed to a reduction in precept of 1.5% for 2021/22,…
Community should be ‘proud’ of pandemic volunteers
THE work of the Melksham Community Support volunteers has been hailed as something the whole town…
CCTV project ‘on hold’ after grant deferal
PLANS for a new CCTV system covering the town could be delayed for up to six…
Age Friendly Melksham win Lottery grant to help launch friendly phone call service
THE National Lottery Local Community Fund have awarded Age Friendly Melksham a £2,044 grant to…
