The town hall clock will be illuminated to ensure it remains a prominent and attractive feature of the building, particularly during the darker months.
Councillors voted in favour of lighting the clock at a recent Asset Management and Facilities meeting of Melksham Town Council.
Following the meeting, Cllr Adrienne Westbrook, chair of the committee, said, “The town hall clock is an important historic feature of a Grade II listed building and had only recently been repaired after a period of downtime. Lighting it offers a chance to both celebrate and draw renewed attention to this landmark.”
An illustration created before the town hall was built shows that a clock was originally planned for the Cheese Hall, which later became the town hall, when it was constructed in 1848.
Funding for the clock illumination will come from the Wiltshire Towns Grant at a cost of £200. The Wiltshire Towns Grant is provided by Wiltshire Council to help town councils grow businesses, support employment and transform high streets to meet the needs of local communities.
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