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COVID-19 Reponse

The Town Council is working hard as part of the Melksham Community Hub to help and support those who are vulnerable. If you would like support or would like to put yourself foward as a volunteer please sign up by clicking here.

We love people coming to visit our town centre, so why not park for one hour free, on us? Every time you visit?

To find out how, click here.

Household Recycling Centres Update

Household Recycling Centres Update Wiltshire Council have received a lot of enquiries regarding the reopening of its’ household recycling centres (HRCs).

They are continuing to monitor government advice closely and are looking at ways to safely reopen HRCs at some stage in the future.

MELKSHAM IN BLOOM

Melksham in Bloom Competition 2020 Thank you for your interest in Melksham in Bloom 2020.

We are delighted to invite you to take part in this year’s competition.

Don’t delay seeking medical help because of COVID-19

Don’t delay seeking medical help because of coronavirus People living in Wiltshire are being advised not to let worries about coronavirus stop them asking for medical help for themselves or their children if they become ill, have a serious accident or have a concern about their health.

They are also being warned that not seeking medical help for symptoms that could be the early warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer could be putting lives at risk.

SCAM CALLS

*****SCAM CALLS***** All residents please be aware that there is currently a scam call going round with the following message: ‘This is a recorded message about the Corona virus.

All citizens are requested to wear a face mask.

Thank you KEY WORKERS and VOLUNTEERS

‘Thank you KEY WORKERS and VOLUNTEERS’ is the message from the people of Melksham as a new flag was raised over Melksham Town Hall this week.

The huge blue and white flag symbolises the town’s appreciation for those working in the NHS, key worker and volunteer roles, and showcases the town’s amazing community spirit.

WILTSHIRE CHARITY IS HELPING BEREAVED CHILDREN DEAL WITH THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

PRESS RELEASE Wiltshire Treehouse, a children’s bereavement charity that works across Swindon and Wiltshire, is seeking to raise awareness about the effect coronavirus could have on children and young people, and the help that it can offer.

As well as bringing back difficult feelings for children who have already experienced the death of someone special, deaths caused by coronavirus will lead to more children losing a loved one.