On Melksham Town Council

First elected in 2008 in a by-election Jon has served continuously since then.

During his time on the council Jon has served in a number of roles including the Policy and Resources Committee, Asset Management Committee, Deputy Town Mayor and Town Mayor.

During his time on the council Jon has championed community causes including getting the Lorry Park removed from King Street carpark, fighting against speeding traffic, improving and developing play areas and reaching out to those coping with social isolation.

News and Updates from Jon's work on Melksham Town Council

Addressing Traffic Chaos at Melksham Oak Community School: A Roundabout Solution to a Long-Standing Problem

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For years, Melksham Oak Community School has faced significant challenges during school drop-off and pick-up times. The simple T-junction connecting the school estate to the busy A365 Bath Road is wholly inadequate for managing the sheer volume of traffic the school generates. Parents, students, staff, and local residents are all too familiar with the frustration […]

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At the end of November, Melksham faced some of the most severe flooding in our history. Homes, businesses, and lives were impacted, but in the face of adversity, our community showed its true strength and resilience. I have been humbled and inspired by the incredible efforts of local authorities, support organisations, and volunteers who came […]

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At Tuesday's Cabinet meeting of Wiltshire Council, democracy took a hit as Conservative Council Leader Richard Clewer refused to allow elected members to ask questions unless they had been submitted in advance. This unprecedented move prevented Melksham councillor Jon Hubbard from raising urgent concerns about the Council’s decision to stop working with local news publisher […]

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Local Councillor Jon Hubbard is pleased to welcome the opening of a new “Man Down” mental health support group in Melksham, dedicated to supporting men through mental health challenges. This expansion comes after the success of the group’s Trowbridge sessions and will run every other Tuesday evening at Bowerhill Village Hall, with the inaugural session […]

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Melksham South Councillor, Jon Hubbard, has welcomed the council's decision to invest in the resurfacing of Church Street car park and the installation of new, state-of-the-art parking charging machines.

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Local councillor Jon Hubbard is fighting to protect two trees on Spa Road, an Oak tree marked for a 2m crown reduction and the felling of a healthy Beech Tree

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Cllr Jon Hubbard has welcomed the recent announcement of an £11,000 investment aimed at implementing 20mph speed limits on dozens of roads across Chippenham and called for further investment in Melksham

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Cllr Jon Hubbard today highlighted the critical role of a visible police presence in ensuring the safety and security of local communities. In a statement, Jon Hubbard underscored the positive impact of community policing and welcomed the introduction of a new mobile police station, a significant step towards enhancing public safety.

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Cllr Jon Hubbard, local Wiltshire Councillor for Melksham South, today expressed deep concern over recent actions by the Liberal Democrats that appear to be taking advantage of the poor performance of the Melksham Oak School for political gain.

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Local councillor Jon Hubbard is suggesting a new solution to the long-term safety concerns over the raised pavement on Bank Street in Melksham.

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Wiltshire Council is promoting the partial conversion of the footpath MELK40 to a Shared use path to provide a safe and convenient cycle and walking route within Melksham. The Council would like to investigate the potential to formalise this path into a shared use (Wheeling & Walking) facility. Works to involve the widening of existing […]

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Wiltshire Council is continuing its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the next event taking place in Melksham later this month. Events are being held in each community area so they are convenient for people to attend and questions are relevant to […]

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On Melksham Town Council

News and Updates from Jon's work on Melksham Town Council

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