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Wiltshire Council Public Consultation - Melksham NHP Reg 16

REGULATION 16 CONSULTATION : WILTSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC CONSULTATION Begins: 2nd December 2020 Ends: 3rd February 2021 Further information including the submitted draft neighbourhood plan and how to comment can ....More

OUT OF HOURS TELEPHONE NUMBER

In the case of urgent Parish matters that cannot wait until the office is open please ring 07341 474234 ....More

Census 2021- Your Questions Answered

To find out more about the Census 2021 please click here....More

Local Plan Review Consultation by Wiltshire Council

FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Dear Resident Wiltshire Local Plan review consultation The consultation into the Wiltshire Local Plan review, and separately the Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan, will run from Wednesday 13 ....More

Applications for Grant Aid for 2021-22 now open!

Does your group/organisation benefit residents of Melksham Without? If so, you can apply for grant funding for 2021/22. Deadline for applications is the 31st January 2021- you can download the forms below: Please click here to download the Grant Application ....More

Melksham Neighbourhood Plan moves to next stage

Melksham Neighbourhood Plan moves to the next stage! A huge thank you to everyone that took the time and effort to read and submit comments on the draft Melksham Neighbourhood Plan in the Summer. The 8-week Regulation 14 public consultation ....More

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL REG 16 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

REGULATION 16 CONSULTATION : WILTSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC CONSULTATION Begins: 2nd December 2020 Ends: 3rd February 2021 (Please ensure that any comments on the draft Neighbourhood Plan are received by Wiltshire Council no ....More

COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW - FINAL DECISION

Following the decision of Wiltshire Council on 9 September 2020 in respect of the Community Governance Review, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England has provided the necessary consent to the proposed changes between Melksham and Melksham ....More

Look out for the Census in March 2021

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Covid-19 updated information

For the latest information on Covid in Wiltshire, please click here. This information is updated weekly. ....More

A350 MELKSHAM BYPASS INFORMAL CONSULTATION

A350 Melksham Bypass Consultation- Deadline extended into the New Year

*Updated- Wiltshire Council has decided to extend the survey on the proposed A350 Melksham bypass, and the 18 different route options that are being considered.

The consultation was originally scheduled to end on 30 November, but in order to allow more people to have their say, it has now been extended to Sunday 17 January 2021.

Wiltshire Council is currently exploring the potential case for a new bypass to take the A350 around Melksham, and is seeking the views of residents, businesses and other stakeholders on the progress so far, and the various proposed route options.

The A350 is one of the most important routes within Wiltshire. It is a primary north-south route with regional significance connecting the south coast (the port of Poole in particular) with the M4 and onwards to Bristol and the Midlands. In Wiltshire it passes around the principal settlements of Chippenham and Trowbridge via the town of Melksham and neighbouring village of Beanacre, and on to Westbury and Warminster. At Melksham, the A350 serves multiple functions. It is not only the main north-south route through the town, but also the main east-west through route (between A365 Western Way and Bath Road). It also provides access to the town centre and retail developments along the A350 itself for local traffic.

It has been a long standing priority for the council to improve north-south connectivity along the A350, but to also recognise the important local function that the existing route serves at Melksham, and issues such as journey time delays and poor reliability, accidents, severance and noise and air quality.

Wiltshire Council has developed an dedicated web page which contains background information regarding the project, which can be accessed via the following link:-

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways-a350-melksham-bypass

The webpage provides access to information packs covering areas such as:-

A350 route & need for the scheme
Objectives & assessment criteria
Key physical constraints & full range of options
Route information
Emerging findings
Potential for complementary walk & cycling improvements

Also included on the webpage is a link to an on-line questionnaire, and a series of FAQs regarding the project.

We would encourage you to access the information provided, and to engage with us by providing your comments, views and suggestions through the on-line questionnaire.

The survey closes on Sunday 17th January 2021. At this stage, we are seeking feedback on the early stages of the scheme – this is not a statutory consultation. If the scheme progresses, statutory consultation will follow in due course.

Major Highway Projects Team
Major Highway Projects | Wiltshire Council | County Hall | Trowbridge | BA14 8JN
E: MajorHighwayProjects@wiltshire.gov.uk | www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Meetings available on Youtube

Council meetings are currently being live streamed on Youtube, and you can watch them by looking for Melksham Without Parish Council or clicking here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlGcoeNCJEtN8kADUcNqWg?view_as=subscriber you will normally ....More

How to Join a Virtual Council Meeting

Joining a Virtual Council Meeting The Parish Council Meetings are currently being held remotely due to the current Covid-19 pandemic but as residents and interested parties you can still participate virtually. Please click here for instructions ....More

Annual Financial Reports 2019/20 & Right of public to inspect

Annual Reports 2019/20 To view the Annual Governance and Accounting Statement for the year ending 31st March 2020 click here. For the council's Year End Accounts click here and for a report on its compliance to the ....More

APRENTICESHIP CASE STUDY - MELKSHAM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

Thinking of taking on an apprenticeship? Read here to find out the success story at Melksham Without. https://workwiltshire.co.uk/2020/02/05/national-apprenticeship-week-case-study-level/ ....More

Precept and Budget 2020/21

PRECEPT & BUDGET 2020/21: Melksham Without Parish Council set its Precept at its Full Council meeting held on Monday 20th January 2020. The Council unanimously agreed to set its Precept – the proportion of Council Tax paid to the Parish ....More

Privacy Notice & Data Protection Policies

For details of the parish council's privacy notice and Data Protection policies please see the section "Council Policies" under "Your Council" from the main menu. ....More

Privacy Notice

The information you provide (personal information such as name, address, email address, phone number, organisation) will be processed and stored to enable us to contact you and respond to your correspondence, provide information and/or access our facilities ....More

Pre-application meetings with developers welcomed

The Parish Council welcomes the opportunity to hold meetings with developers at early pre-application stage in order to discuss the needs and requirements of the community and how any potential future development could meet or address these. Please click ....More

Want to keep in touch?

Want to keep in touch? Follow us on facebook Melksham Without Parish Council or Teresa Strange (Clerk) for additional community news, on twitter @melkshamwithout and melkshamwithoutpc on instagram. ....More

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