Melksham News

Concern over local accountability as Wiltshire Council cuts off communication with Melksham News. Read more, including how censorship affects you, here: buff.ly/4hdMKDQ

Melksham has once again triumphed in the South West in Bloom competition, winning gold for the fifth time. Read more: buff.ly/3YiqpfD

Long-standing firefighter retires after 37 years. An on-call firefighter who has served Melksham for over three decades has been honoured as he retires after 37 years of dedicated service. Read more here: buff.ly/4ffAaSQ

Community transport stalwart steps down after 25 years buff.ly/481FaqH

MPs to hold Wiltshire’s biggest careers fair buff.ly/471adBR

Wiltshire Council accused of ‘catastrophic failure’ for destruction of gull colony. “Destruction and killing of nests, eggs and chicks was unlawful; there was a catastrophic failure by WC in managing this project,” say @RDPBbirders bit.ly/3JEWRCE

*BREAKING NEWS* Cooper Tires to close factory site after 132 years of tyre production in Melksham. Workers were told of plans to ‘phase out’ the site at Bath Road before closing for good in December 2023. #melksham #wiltshire bit.ly/3Cv3IKh

'ILLE-GULL'? Nests and chicks belonging to birds of ‘conservation concern’ were removed and ‘destroyed’ by Wiltshire Council during the demolition of the former Christie Miller Sports Centre in Bowerhill. Full story: bit.ly/3zZq1Z4

Thank you @melkshamnews for raising awareness of our wonderful team. Outreach workers offer free drug and alcohol support in Melksham - melkshamnews.com/2022/01/19/out… @wiltscouncil @TurningPointUK

Is coffee and cake on the menu this week? If you are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning this Friday, 24th September, we want to hear from you! Send us your photos, details of your morning and how much you raise to news@melkshamnews.co.uk

Assembly Hall to be “moth balled”? The future of the Assembly Hall will be discussed at a Melksham Town Council meeting next week on Monday 9th August at 7pm. Full story: bit.ly/3fwEikW

**BREAKING NEWS** The Melksham teenager responsible for the fire at King George V park in May, has pleaded guilty to arson today (13th July) in court. The 13-year old was told to pay compensation of £3,865.31 to Melksham Town Council, and was given a 9-month youth referral order.

*** VOTE TODAY! *** The Melksham Neighbourhood Plan referendum is today, Thursday 1st July. Polls are open until 10pm. Full story: bit.ly/2UNnUEV

Charity showdown! A summer event will see Melksham Town Ladies FC and Melksham Ladies Rugby FC showdown on the pitch for charity. @melkshamnews bit.ly/2TOeQiM

Melksham's new mayor is Cllr Jon Hubbard, and the new deputy mayor is cllr Colin Goodhind. The pair were elected at last night's annual meeting of Melksham Town Council. Full story in next week's Melksham News.

A new election for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) role will be held in August, following Jonathon Seed’s ‘disqualification’. Full story here: bit.ly/2SCgD9V

A police investigation has been launched into the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election that was won by ‘disqualified’ candidate, Jonathon Seed. Full story here: bit.ly/3bmODxD

Vaccinations hit 30,000 milestone! Staff and volunteers from Melksham and Bradford on Avon Primary Care Network (PCN) have today, Friday 7th May, delivered their 30,000th vaccination at Spencer Sports and Social Club.

*VACCINE UPDATE* Melksham and Bradford on Avon Primary Care Network is starting to release vaccine appointments at Spencer's on the National Booking System for patients under 50. Availability will be determined by supply - this will be the principle way of booking for under 50s.

May the (White) Horse be with you! A Stormtrooper paid a surprise visit today to the White Horse Health Centre from a distant galaxy (Westbury Leigh) to receive their second Covid-19 vaccine dose. He said, "We will defeat the evil Covid empire!" #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou