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Melksham soldier’s ‘Run of Remembrance’ raises thousands for charity
Melksham resident Darren Crook, has completed his ‘Run of Remembrance’, raising over £7,000 for charity – smashing his original target of £1,944. On the morning of Remembrance Sunday, serving soldier…
Mayor praises community spirit as hundreds pay their respects at Remembrance event
MELKSHAM’S support for the town’s annual Remembrance parade and service has been praised by the mayor, cllr Jon Hubbard. Hundreds of people, young and old, turned out on Sunday 10th…
Outrage at General Election vandalism
VANDALS have caused damage to several properties in the area in attacks that seem linked to the upcoming General Election. Last week, two properties – one on Bradford Road, Atworth,…
To infinity and beyond! Local man’s High Altitude Balloon photographs Earth’s curvature from 18 miles up
A MELKSHAM local has taken a photo of ‘near space’ using a homemade device he launched into the Earth’s stratosphere. Using a high altitude balloon (HAB), which carried a payload with…
Hat-trick ‘Gold’ win for Melksham!
MELKSHAM has scored another Gold award in the South West in Bloom awards, making it three years in a row. The news has delighted volunteers and the town council team…
Green light for Melksham Oak School expansion
PLANNING permission has been granted for the expansion of Melksham Oak School. The new building, which will be built on disused land on school grounds, will increase the school’s capacity from…
Wiltshire Council challenged over use of weed-killing pesticides
WILTSHIRE Council has been challenged by a Bowerhill resident over their ongoing use of controversial pesticides. Bowerhill resident Sue Tweedie witnessed the StreetScene team from Wiltshire Council spraying weeds…
Scaffolding saves Christmas? Christmas lights team trial mobile scaffolding to overcome Wiltshire Council ‘red tape’
MELKSHAM Christmas Lights team have overcome Wiltshire Council’s new festive lighting rules by trialling mobile scaffolding to make sure the town is dressed for the festive period. Last month, Wiltshire…
Town welcomes royal visitor
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester was welcomed to Melksham last month by crowds of residents in the Market Place. The Duke’s visit launched a weekend of celebrations to…
‘Important’ meals service for vulnerable and isolated people appeals for help
MELKSHAM Community Meals is appealing for help to keep the service running. The popular service currently offers a place to eat for the community, including vulnerable and isolated older people, at…
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Housing development floods Melksham neighbours’ gardens.
Residents from Farmhouse Court and Berkley Way say that they have experienced “considerable” flooding in their gardens because of building works.
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It’s not all Zoom meetings, standing orders and Britney Spears!
Would you like to be one of the next Melksham Town councillors? Local elections are coming up in May - for town, parish and unitary roles - and residents are being encouraged to think about whether they would like to volunteer for their community.
To share an insight into the role, Melksham News has asked Melksham Town councillors to share their thoughts on the role.
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