The Melksham Area Board will visit Seend Community Centre on Wednesday 6 June, with a variety of interesting public projects. There will be an overview of the improvement works to the A350 Farmers Roundabout, information about the exciting new project at Shurnhold Fields, plus updates on Melksham Station and the Melksham Age Friendly project. The … Continue reading Melksham Area Board Wednesday 6th June
30th May: Cardiologists Kitchen at County Hall
Eating your way to a healthy heart is the next subject on the menu in a newly-launched series of talks hosted by Wiltshire Council. Dr Ali Khavandi, an expert on the importance of diet in medical care, presents The Cardiologist’s Kitchen at County Hall, Trowbridge, on 30th May. Dr Khavandi, a consultant cardiologist at the … Continue reading 30th May: Cardiologists Kitchen at County Hall
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer Open Day
Find out about opportunities to volunteer across our spectacular nature reserves. Meet volunteer task leaders and try your hand at some practical tasks. Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided! Booking essential; Please contact Matt Callaway on 07872117384 or mattc@wiltshirewildlife.org for more details.
Please take our Rural Crime Survey 2018
Don’t miss out on the chance to have your say about rural policing in Wiltshire. We are launching our second Rural Crime Survey to ensure rural communities can express what is important to them and feedback their thoughts on rural policing in Wiltshire. We would really appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey … Continue reading Please take our Rural Crime Survey 2018
Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Action Fraud has received several reports indicating that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by bogus buyers. Typically, the bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to purchase the item for sale and advise they will be sending the requested amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller … Continue reading Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Local Great British Spring Clean efforts are a huge success
15 local councils, schools and organisations have been out over the past month undertaking litter picks to make our communities a more pleasant place. Despite the snow, wind and rain, they have managed to collect over 250 bags of litter. A huge thank you to the 300 plus volunteers who have given up their time … Continue reading Local Great British Spring Clean efforts are a huge success
Age Friendly discussion at Melksham Area Board
On Wednesday 11th April the annual Older Person themed Melksham Area Board will take place at 2pm at the Assembly Hall. The focus this year will be on discussing deliverable, local projects that will help make the Melksham community area more ‘Age Friendly’. There is already so much being done by partner organisations, community groups … Continue reading Age Friendly discussion at Melksham Area Board
Alert – False Telephone Preference Service Calls
False claims of Telephone Preference Service: Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. They call victims claiming to provide a ‘Telephone Preference Service’ - an enhanced call-barring service, which includes barring international call centres. The fraudsters ask victims to confirm/provide their bank account … Continue reading Alert – False Telephone Preference Service Calls
Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres
Background This briefing note updates you on the introduction of a proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres. From 9 April 2018, residents visiting the sites may be asked to provide a proof of address in order to use the household recycling centre. This must show that the visitor lives in Wiltshire (excluding the Swindon Borough … Continue reading Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres
Wiltshire Council launch a new series of public lectures
We are launching an exciting new series of free public lectures called #Epic Talks. The first of our #Epic Talks, ‘The impact and influence of social media’, will be delivered by Dr. Charles Kriel specialist advisor to the DCMS (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Select Committee on fake news at the House of Commons. Dr. … Continue reading Wiltshire Council launch a new series of public lectures