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Boundary Changes

Wiltshire Council has recently completed a Community Governance Review process which seeks to identify and address situations where, over time, communities may expand as new houses are built across the established boundaries resulting in people being in different parishes from their neighbours.

As a result of this process some 4,000 properties in Wiltshire will be encompassed within a different parish boundary with effect from April 2017.

Budget and Precept 2017/18

At a meeting of Melksham Town Council held on 16th January 2017 Councillors unanimously agreed to set the local precept (the proportion of Council Tax payable to the Town Council) at a figure of £600,115.

This means that the precept of a Band D property will be £115.

Vacancies

There are no vacancies at present.

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.

Land off Woodrow Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7AY

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.

2016 Grants Awarded

The Town Council grants round for 2016-17 is now closed.

  If you would like to be added to the list for next year's information please call 01225 70417 or email miriam@melkshamtown.

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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