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NATIONAL LOCKDOWN: STAY AT HOME
Please stay up to date with the current government guidelines in order to keep everyone safe. Click here for the most recent information
The Town Hall is currently closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Most of the time our team are working from home so the best way to contact us is by email at townhall@melksham-tc.gov.uk, or by phone on 01225 704 187 the phone lines are open between 10am-12am and 2pm-4pm. Click here for a statement from the Town Council
BE KIND and STAY HOPEFUL, WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS - TOGETHER
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that as of midnight on Monday, 4 January, the UK has reverted to a national lockdown.
He went on to suggest that we will likely remain in one until mid-February in order to slow the spread of the virus and protect the NHS from becoming overwhelmed during the coldest winter months.
Get ready for Census 2021
The census is coming.
By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.
National Lockdown to stop the spread of Coronavirus
NATIONAL LOCKDOWN: STAY AT HOME Thank you for following the current government guidelines in order to keep everyone safe.
A summary of the main points is below and you can Click here for the full information.
Window of Thanks Community Art Project
We are creating a 'Window of Thanks' to collect everyone's gratitude into one big piece of artwork in Melksham.
The final art work will be a display of hundreds of little thank you notes or expressions of gratitude from people all around Melksham.
Census 2021
The Government is preparing for the Census in 2021.
This is a a natonal survey that happens every ten years to give the government a picture of the poulation so that services like healthcare, transport and education can be planned effectively.
Melksham Celebrates Its Amazing Small Businesses Small Business Saturday 2020 – Local Heroes!
The amazing small businesses of Melksham have stepped up and supported the people of this town and the surrounding area incredibly well this year, quickly developing and delivering new services to meet rapidly changing customer needs.
This has embraced, for example, take-away meals, click and collect services, home deliveries, online sales, as well as providing safe, welcoming environments for customers.
CHRISTMAS BOXES – SECOND DROP-OFF!
CHRISTMAS BOXES – SECOND DROP-OFF! Melksham Town Council has opted to serve as a drop-off point for Operation Christmas Child for a second period, now we are out of lockdown.
We will be available for drop offs next week from Monday, 7 Dec to Thursday, 10 Dec from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Christmas in Melksham 2020
While many of the usual events are not taking place this year, the following community activities are happening around Melksham.
If you know of any that are not listed please let us know by emailing miriamzaccarelli@melksham-tc.
Meeting to Discuss the Emerging A350 Bypass
Meeting to Discuss the Emerging A350 Melksham By-pass Scheme You are cordially invited to attend a meeting organised by Melksham Town Council to discuss the emerging A350 Melksham By-pass scheme - currently undergoing consultation: The meeting is to be held on Monday 23 November 2020, at 6pm via Zoom.
Steve Wilson, from Wiltshire Council, the Major Highways Project Engineer for the scheme, will address the meeting, make a short presentation and take questions.
Bloom in Melksham calendars and Christmas Cards
The Bloom in Melksham calendars and Christmas cards are being sold on eBay this year.
This will enable people to still buy them from the comfort of their own home.
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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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