News from Cllr Jon Hubbard - Cllr Jon Hubbard

Cyclists Dismount Signs on Berkshire Green

I was delighted to see the new Cyclists Dismount signs installed on Berkshire Green.

However the positioning of the signs left a bit to be desired and I was disappointed that there was no indication of alternative routes for cyclists.

‘Disappointed and let down by First Bus’ says Melksham Councillor

Melksham Councillor Jon Hubbard has said he feels ‘disappointed and let down’ by the decision of First Bus to cancel their early morning busses running from Bowerhill.

The decision to stop the 6:48 and 7:41 services will come as a bitter blow to residents who have already seen the cessation of the free Rail Link bus.

REVEALED: £11,000 bill for keeping Youth Centre CLOSED!

Melksham residents have reacted with shock and anger at news that Wiltshire Council is spending over £11,000 a year to keep the old Canberra Youth Development Centre closed, and that it cannot currently be sold because of a legal covenant on the building saying it has to be used for youth work! Local councillor Jon Hubbard says he was left speechless with shock at the news, exposed after he asked probing questions of the Conservative administration in a recent council meeting.

The Youth Centre was closed last July, with local residents being told that it was necessary to sell the building off to help pay for the new Community Campus being developed at Melksham House.

20mph limit for Kenilworth estate one step closer

Last year I requested that the Kenilworth estate should be considered as a potential site for the introduction of a new 20mph limit.

I made that request following numerous complaints and comments from local residents about speeding in the area and local peoples real concerns about the high risk of a serious injury resulting from vehicles travelling too fast on the estate roads.

Resurfacing for Waverley Gardens and Woodstock Gardens confirmed

I'm delighted to confirm that the next stage of the road resurfacing for the Kenilworth Estate is due to start in late February.

Waverley Gardens and Woodstock Gardens will be closed to traffic during the day on the 23rd, 24th and 25th to allow the work to take place.

We should not need to intervene to get grass cut

Residents in Primrose Drive and Heather Avenue will be pleased to see that the grass on the green has finally been cut, and the holes in the ground created a month ago by the grass cutting teams have finally been filled in but local councillor Jon Hubbard says it's not right that this only happens after he and local residents intervene.

"This work should just be being done," said the local councillor, "and I have spoken to officers and sought assurances that in future this green space will be cut on a regular two-weekly cycle.

Paddling Pool finally to be fixed following intervention by Melksham Councillor

Following an intervention from Melksham South Wiltshire Councillor Jon Hubbard, the paddling pool in Melksham's King George V playing fields is finally set to be repaired, after being being closed by the council over a year ago.

Local councillor Jon Hubbard intervened after it was reported to the Town Council they understood there were no plans by Wiltshire Council to undertake the necessary work to reopen the facility.

Slow down on Snowberry

Eagle eyed motorists will have spotted the new Community Speed Watch Team out and about on Snowberry Lane in recent weeks.

The team was set up by local councillor Jon Hubbard following speed checks that showed the average speed by motorists in the 30mph limit area was almost 40mph.

Twenty's Plenty on estates says Jon Hubbard

Local councillor Jon Hubbard has called for a rethink over new rules governing the introduction of 20mph limits in our residential streets.

The new rules introduced by the Conservative administration in County Hall mean that only those streets where the average speed is below 24mph will be able to be considered for a 20mph limit.

Proposed Parking Restrictions for Snowberry Lane

Many local residents have contacted me with concerns about parked vehicles on Snowberry Lane and asked me to take action to try and limit the parking.

As you may know I have been trying to get a parking restriction on the junction with Lavender Close for some months.