News from Cllr Jon Hubbard - Cllr Jon Hubbard

Yet more housing for Melksham following failure of 5 year land supply

Local councillor Jon Hubbard has expressed anger at the approval by Wiltshire Council of another 150 homes in the Melksham area without any proper provision for additional infrastructure or facilities.

The latest planning to be approved was for 150 new homes to be built near Semington, an application that was unanimously rejected by councilors last year, and has been approved by the same councilors this year.

Snowberry Lane to get finally get manhole covers repaired

Residents living by Snowberry Lane have asked me numerous times about the loose manhole covers on the road.

 Last year we managed to get many of them repaired and I'm delighted to have received a notice that Wessex Water are planning to do the remaining ones in June.

Sarum Avenue to be resurfaced

The next stage of the resurfacing works on the Kenilworth estate is set to start on 5th May when Sarum Avenue is resurfaced.

The works, set to last 2 to 3 days, will see the road resurfaced and some works to the ironmongary on the street.

Broken Fence on Dorset Crescent Play Area

I spotted that the fencing on the play area by Berkshire Green is breaking away from the posts as I walked by this evening walking the dog so have reported it to Wiltshire Council.

Hopefully we should see the Parish Steward come out to repair it soon.

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.