Government funds for local housing projects

Wiltshire Council is helping communities provide affordable homes with cash from a Government fund reserved for local housing projects. It has forged a partnership with two organisations dedicated to promoting community life – Wiltshire Community Land Trust and Community First. The partnership aims to help neighbourhood groups develop new affordable housing in their community to … Continue reading Government funds for local housing projects

Canal campaigners aiming for link to Lacock

The dream of a restored canal between Melksham and Lacock has moved another step closer to reality. The former Wilts & Berks Canal was abandoned more than a century ago and much of the original line was lost under modern development. However, in recent years the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has submitted plans to … Continue reading Canal campaigners aiming for link to Lacock

Stay in touch with our Clinical Commissioning Group

Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for planning, organising and buying high-quality health services for the 470,000 people in Wiltshire. They are clinically-led, which means they are made up of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who understand the needs of the Wiltshire community and the impact that local services have on patients’ health. … Continue reading Stay in touch with our Clinical Commissioning Group

Another Casual Vacancy on Keevil Parish Council

Due to the resignation of Graeme Collins, another vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Keevil Parish Council. There are three positions available. The first will be filled by co-option at an Extraordinary Meeting of the remaining four councillors of Keevil Parish Council on Tuesday 8th May, when a new Chairman and Vice … Continue reading Another Casual Vacancy on Keevil Parish Council

Footpath Improvement and Maintenance

100 years ago most people in the parishes around Melksham used local paths to walk to town. These paths need regular attention to ensure that they continue to be passable. Recently, West Wilts Ramblers have surveyed of all the rights of way in the parish of Melksham Without. As a result, if you pass that … Continue reading Footpath Improvement and Maintenance

Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Role

Wiltshire police have created a new Volunteer role to help the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Committee to support and build the Neighbourhood Watch Network in Wiltshire. Role Description: The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is a partnership intended to bring people together to make their communities safer. Neighbourhood Watch is the UK's largest voluntary movement. As the Wiltshire … Continue reading Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Role

Security advice after spate of local burglaries

Police are urging people to follow security advice after a number of burglaries in Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Westbury where car keys and vehicles have been stolen. Over the past week officers have been called to a series of incidents in the west of the county where houses were broken into and thieves took … Continue reading Security advice after spate of local burglaries

Protect your email against criminals

  Email accounts contain more than just your emails, they contain a wealth of sensitive information. Criminals can use your email to reset passwords or obtain personal and financial information, such as your bank details, full address or DOB, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. Secure your email account with two simple steps… 1 … Continue reading Protect your email against criminals