We use cookies to collect information about how you use wiltshire.gov.uk. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services. E G Carter and Co Ltd. has been appointed to design and build 60 affordable apartments for older people on the site of the council's old library building in Melksham. Subject to planning permission, the new site will provide 60 high quality one and two-bedroom self-contained apartments which will be operated by Wiltshire Council. The accommodation will be accessible in design with level access and care staff onsite to support residents' care needs.  The old library building was demolished last year and had been empty since the library became part of Melksham Community Campus in the summer of 2022. Two other buildings on the site - one adjacent (previously used as a Chinese restaurant) and a former education centre have also been taken down. The site location is a prominent area in the heart of Melksham making it ideal for older people who live there to access local shops, restaurants and cafes. E G Carter and Co were awarded the contract on their experience in this type of development following a competitive procurement process. They have been appointed at an early design stage to coordinate the design up to the submission of planning permission, and then to build the development if planning permission is granted. Sam Carter, Manager Director at E G Carter and Co, said: "'We are delighted to have been appointed on this exciting project and are really looking forward to working with Wiltshire Council, Kendall Kingscott, and the wider stakeholders and design team members. This project provides an opportunity to work dynamically and collaboratively among organisations all striving for the best product, which is to provide the best quality affordable apartments for the community within Melksham." Cllr Phil Alford, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "This site is in the heart of Melksham and has huge potential as affordable homes for older people. The development would provide 60 high quality one and two-bedroom self-contained apartments operated by Wiltshire Council, with care staff on site and amenities nearby. "We have a strong track record of delivering affordable homes and had already delivered 200 affordable homes in the five years prior to setting our ambition for an additional 1,000 affordable homes." Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssalisburynewsMan jailed for knifepoint robbery at Melksham pharmacy32 year old Thomas Noonan from Bath has been sentenced to four years A man has been jailed for four years for the knifepoint robbery of a pharmacy in Melksham 32 year old Thomas Noonan from Lower Bristol Road in Bath appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday (25th April) He admitted robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place Noonan entered Gompels Pharmacy in Bank Street one morning in September last year with a knife and told staff not to move He was connected with the offence and officers from CID and County Local Policing Tasking Team travelled to Bath to arrest him Searches of the flat revealed clothes which Noonan had worn during the offence Investigating officer Temporary Detective Constable Dan Chaventre said: “There can be no justification for Noonan’s actions which understandably left the staff members present feeling incredibly upset and shaken by what happened “Nobody should have to deal with these kinds of incidents while at work nobody was hurt and following excellent policing work we were able to link Noonan to the offence and arrest him shortly after “He has now been jailed for his crimes where he can hopefully reflect on his actions and the distress he caused.” Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Rayogreatest hitssalisburynewsMelksham drink driver avoids jail after three offences in four months49 year old Sarah Shott has also been banned from driving for 40 months who was caught drink driving three times in four months 49 year old Sarah Shott frpm Trent Crescent in Melksham appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday 20th April) She pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to provide a specimen for analysis and an additional charge of drink driving Shott has been given a six week prison sentence suspended for 12 months; and disqualified from driving for 40 months She's also required to attend six months of alcohol treatment The first offence in Shott's series of drink driving incidents occurred on November 13th 2024 when a 999 call informed us that a green Vauxhall Mokka was swerving into opposite lanes mounting the curb and had several near misses with oncoming traffic another person called to report that the same car had crashed into a lamppost on Bath Road Shott was confirmed to be the driver and failed a roadside breath test at the scene she made no effort to try and provide a specimen of breath Shott was seen staggering out of a primary school and stalling her car numerous times while trying to pull away Officers attended and Shott also failed a roadside breath test on this occasion She was given several chances to provide a specimen of breath in custody but failed to do so was then stopped in Trent Crescent on March 20th where she admitted to having consumed alcohol before getting into the car Shott failed a roadside breath test for the third time and was arrested on suspicion of drink driving PC Luke Hosken said: "Shott persistently drove after drinking alcohol and it is clear from her continued offending that she had no regard for the safety of herself "The impact even a small amount of alcohol has on your ability to drive competently and safely can be fatal Shott crashed her car during school pickup hours and the risk she posed to the public was enormous It's a relief that no one was injured by her reckless actions "This lengthy disqualification and real threat of imprisonment should serve as a strong deterrent to any consideration of further drink driving from Shott." 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ShareSaveNorman the donkey encourages people to litter pickA donkey is helping to encourage people to take part in a community litter pick. Watch candidates debate ahead of Wiltshire local electionsBBC Radio Wiltshire hosted a debate with candidates from the main parties ahead of polling day. Phone box turned into community hubThe phone box has been stocked with books, jigsaws and dog poo bags. Rare hazel dormouse filmed foraging at nightThe rare creatures are rarely seen as they spent a lot of time sleeping and only come out at night. Bus named in honour of city's first female bus driverGwen Watton made history in 1972 when she became the first female bus driver in Salisbury. Watch as man attempts to rob hotel with toy bubble gunFootage shows Timothy Cooper entering the hotel wearing a face mask and demanding money. Town's new benches likened to 'squashed bins'The new street furniture has been installed in a bid to improve the high street. Mystery of photos on 100-year-old-camera solvedIt is believed that the crowd in the photo welcomed home a mum who delivered quadruplets in 1948. 'Taking this exercise up has changed my life'Pip, 72, and Mary, 66, qualify for an event in the USA after excelling in a Hyrox challenge. Pupils take on 'job roles' to help future careersThe roles vary from play leaders to IT technicians and a dance captain. Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at StonehengeCrowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice. Town experiences 'worst flooding since the 1960s'Residents and businesses in Chippenham are cleaning-up after flooding caused by Storm Bert. Wiltshire town submerged in Storm Bert flood waterParts of Chippenham are submerged in flood water after it was battered by Storm Bert. Wiltshire D-Day veteran dies aged 104He fought his way into Germany before guarding prisoners of war, only returning home in 1946. Stunning Illumination showcase returns to CathedralThe installation explores humanity’s connection with time through soundscapes and visual display. Changing the bulb on UK's tallest cathedral spireStaff climb more than 400ft to change the Salisbury Cathedral spire light bulb every four years. Couple love showing people their 20 rescued parrotsDavid and Gill Vickery give a home to a host of birds after taking in two cockatiels 40 years ago. Repair work begins on Wiltshire's 'wonkiest road'The construction team working on the road say it is a "challenging" task. Skydivers take on Armed Forces ChampionshipsMore than 100 skydivers are competing for medals in the skies over Wiltshire. England fan admits Euro winners tattoo is 'bonkers'But Dan Thomas says he is confident the Three Lions will win at Euro 2028. For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 09:44 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 Fine and settled under the influence of high pressure A chilly start but with plenty of clear skies bringing long spells of sunshine Cloud thickening from the west later in the afternoon but remaining dry for all with light winds Evening cloud gradually clears away leaving a dry night with clear spells Wednesday brings a mixture of sunny spells and cloudy skies A few spots of rain may be felt in the far southwest Widely dry and settled with high pressure dominating this week Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Local MP for Melksham and Devizes Brian Mathew visited campus to meet the Vice-Chancellor and our sustainability and development research teams New Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes Brian Mathew visited the University on Friday 21 February to learn more about our activities locally and regionally and to hear more from our researchers working across sustainability and development projects With a keen interest in agricultural engineering, he also toured our chemical engineering labs with Prof Marianne Ellis and Dr Alice Esperenza who briefed him on the work of the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA) and spin-out company ‘Cellular Agriculture’ which is based at the Corsham Science Park Prof Taylor said: “It was great to welcome local MP for Melksham and Devizes Brian Mathew to the University Across a whole range of projects - from our outreach programmes with schools in his constituency to our research in sustainability and development - there are real synergies with his interests and current policy challenges Going forwards we are keen to work with Brian and other MPs to ensure the University plays an active role in contributing to debates taking place nationally in Westminster.” Brian Mathew MP added: “It was an absolute pleasure to visit the University of Bath and meet new Vice-Chancellor Phil Taylor I saw first-hand some of the world-leading research teams at Bath are doing and how it is making an impact both locally and around the world “I am keen to work together to put the South West on the map through the University of Bath’s research I know many of my constituents in Melksham and Devizes have strong links to the University through either study or work and I am keen to strengthen that bond to increase opportunities for all in our area “A huge thank you to all those I met and to the University for hosting me.”