No date for reopening of public toilets
PUBLIC toilets in the town centre are still currently closed due to the transmission risks of Covid-19. The toilets, located in the Market Place, are jointly funded by…
Local deaf man raises awareness of communication issues caused by face masks
A LOCAL man, who is profoundly deaf, is raising awareness about the communication issues caused by face masks. From this Friday, 24th July, wearing face coverings in shops in…
‘Laughing gas’ drug use on the rise in Melksham
LOCAL councillors and police are raising awareness about the dangers of the recreational use of nitrous oxide cannisters – commonly known as ‘laughing gas’. The colourless gas is…
Melksham Community Meals on the look out for new home
Melksham community meals is looking for a new home for its popular service in the town. The organisation’s chair, Sue Mortimer, has reported that the committee at Spencer’s …
Historic telephone boxes adopted by council
TWO local red telephone boxes have been successfully adopted by the town council for use for community projects. The council plans to meet with local group Melksham in Bloom…
Melksham Makers’ Market returns this Saturday
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the first Melksham Makers’ Market of the year; slightly later than planned but better late than never! Organisers of the market Sarah Hillman…
Library reopening delay comes under fire
A LOCAL book lover has criticised Wiltshire Council for its delay in reopening libraries in the county. Wiltshire Council has earmarked early August as a possible date for reopening…
Tensions flare at town council meeting
ONGOING tensions between councillors at Melksham Town Council flared up at a meeting this week. At the full council meeting, one councillor described others as ‘not particularly pleasant’,…
**EXCLUSIVE** Melksham Town Council now in a “very, very dark place” following “farcical” meeting last night
THE bitter row between Melksham Town Councillors took a bizarre new turn yesterday when a…
HMRC urges parents to claim Child Benefit
PARENTS in the South West are being urged to claim Child Benefit, even if they…
Leisure centres to start reopening next month
Wiltshire Council has confirmed that it intends to begin a phased reopening of its leisure…
Amnesty Goldney Garden Party moves online!
FOR the first time in over thirty years, the members of Amnesty International Bristol will…
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service virtual open day – Friday 24th July
ANYONE interested in becoming a firefighter with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service can…
Assembly Hall reopening in limbo
THE reopening of Melksham’s Assembly Hall remains in limbo despite recent news from the government that…
Community waits for news on Blue Pool reopening
LOCAL swimmers are awaiting news about when Melksham Blue Pool will re-open, despite swimming pools…
Still time to create a shared vision for your neighbourhood
THERE is still time to have your say on the proposed Melksham Neighbourhood Plan. The…
Will Melksham ever get its campus?
Mixed reaction to revised campus timeline THERE has been a mixed reaction to the news that…
The power of community news
Melksham Independent News has been accepted as a member of the Independent Community News Network…
BREAKING NEWS: Arthouse Café will permanently close
Melksham Rotary has announced that the ArtHouse Café will not be reopening due to the…
