Melksham
The website of Melksham Town Council and Assembly Hall
Market Place Developments
Wiltshire Council will be redeveloping Melksham Market Place from January 30th 2017.
There are some exciting plans to enhance the entire area, as well as provide an access road to the new Health and Wellbeing Centre to be built on the Melksham House site.
Assembly Hall Development
Melksham Town Council reaffirmed its commitment to the future of the Town’s Assembly Hall at an extraordinary meeting of the council held on 9th January 2016, where it described the Assembly Hall as a valued community asset and resource located at the heart of the community it serves.
The Council recognised that it plays a key role as part of the social and recreational fabric of the town by promoting and hosting an eclectic mix of events and activities.
Invitation to Tender for Grass Cutting
Melksham Town Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting, in various parts of Melksham for a 3 year contract, commencing in 2017 A full specification can be obtained via the Town Hall on 01225 704187 or by email: townhall@melkshamtown.
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Youth Awards 2016
Do you know a young person who has done something special or has achieved something amazing? The annual Melksham Youth Awards takes place on November 25th this year and nominations are now open.
It is organised by Young Melksham and supported by Melksham Town Council, and is it is a fantastic opportunity to nominate young people who have achieved something significant or done something special for someone else, in the past year.
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Planning Application No: 16/05644/OUT Outline planning application for the development of up to 152 residential units (including 30% affordable housing), open space, ecological enhancements, play space, associated infrastructure (including drainage structures and works to the public highway), access, parking, servicing and landscaping Whilst this application falls within the Melksham Without Parish Council area, Melksham Town Council, as a consultee in the planning process will be discussing the above planning application on Monday 15 August at 7pm at the Town Hall as it borders our parish.
Melksham Without Parish Council’s Planning Committee will also be considering the application, from the point of view of their parishioners (which include those in upper Woodrow Road and Woodrow) and this meeting will be held on Monday 8 August at 7.
Melksham Town Council Accounts 2015-2016
The Town Council is required by law to publish certain documents on line.
These include its Annual Return, declaration that the accounting statements are unaudited and the Notice for the Commecement of the Period for the Exercise of Public Rights.
Letters from Forest and Sandridge Pupils
Councillor Hayley Spencer held a session at Forest and Sandridge School explaining Melksham Town Council activities, following which children were invited to write to the Council.
10 letters were written (copies here) by groups of children with the following requests: Recreational Quad bike area Tree house in the park (x2) - one for girls, one for boys Arts and crafts club for children Indoor skate park and lessons Extend skate park (x2) Repaint skate park Pizzeria with animatronics More children’s after school clubs More movies at Melksham Assembly Hall More green space to play in Separate pool for babies.
Letter from Avon
This heartwarming letter was received from the Maire of Avon in response to a letter of sympathy and support sent by the Town Council following the terrorist bombings in Paris in January.
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Cricket Pavilion
Do you need a space for your community group to meet? The Cricket Pavilion in King George V Park is available for hire during day time hours from Monday to Friday.
Situated in an enviable location in the park, the Pavilion has free parking, kitchen and disabled access.
Melksham Food and River Festival – 4 September 2016
Following many years of success, the Melksham Food and Drink Festival has merged with the Melksham River Festival for the Melksham Food and River Festival.
This will take place on Sunday 4 September 2016.
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King George V Playing Fields Improvements
Melksham Town Council are pleased to be taking over the King George V Playing Fields and are proposing a programme of investment that will see the park rejuevenated for all generations to enjoy. The Council have completed extensive consultations throguhout 2018 and are looking forward to brining the new plans to life, starting in Spring 2019.
Keep up to date with all the news on the planned proposals, funding and works with all the latest news being published right here.
Below is the image of the proposed new layout for the King George Playing Fields
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