On Wiltshire Council

Since being elected to Wiltshire Council in 2009, I’ve been dedicated to representing the residents of Melksham South and working to make our county a better place for everyone. Wiltshire Council plays a vital role in delivering essential services to communities across the region, and I am proud to contribute to its work in improving the lives of residents.

As your local councillor, I focus on key issues that matter most to our community, from ensuring our children and young people have access to the resources they need to advocating for transparent and accountable decision-making within the council. I currently chair the Children’s Select Committee, a role I’ve held since 2013, where I lead vital work in shaping and scrutinizing policies affecting young people, education, and family services. My passion for supporting youth development has also extended to my involvement in establishing and chairing the Adoption West Scrutiny Panel, ensuring the best outcomes for children in care across the region.

In addition, I have served twice as Chairman of the Melksham Area Board, from 2013 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2019. This role allowed me to work closely with local residents, community groups, and businesses to address issues specific to our area, ensuring Melksham remains a vibrant and thriving community.

Through my roles on various committees and panels, including chairing the Evolve Transformation Task Group, I remain committed to ensuring Wiltshire Council delivers efficient, innovative, and community-focused services. My approach is always rooted in listening to residents, addressing their concerns, and advocating for positive change.

If you’d like to learn more about my work or get in touch, feel free to explore the site and reach out. Together, we can continue to make a difference in Wiltshire!

News and Updates about Jon's work on Wiltshire Council

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Wiltshire Council is starting work on a new cycling and walking facility later this month that will enable people to walk or cycle between Hilperton and Melksham on a mostly traffic-free route. The route will begin at Devizes Road, Hilperton, where cyclists can head down this lightly trafficked, quiet road, before joining the existing shared […]
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From 7th March we may face disruption to household waste and recycling collections. This is due to a vote for strike action by GMB members who have rejected the pay offer from Hills (Unison members voted to accept the offer). Hills undertake these collections for Wiltshire Council. Hopefully uncollected bins/bags/boxes will be picked up the […]
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From today, Monday 28 February, the waste collection days for nearly all Wiltshire properties will change. Residents have received a letter detailing their new collection day, which is for general household waste collections only – there is no change to recycling or garden waste collections, which will still take place on their usual day for […]
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As the community starts cleaning up after a weekend of being battered by Storm Eunice Wiltshire is starting to clear up. Local Councillor for Melksham South Jon Hubbard has thanked Town and Wiltshire Council staff for the tremendous efforts made by staff over the last few days. Storm Eunice Melksham Town Council The Town Council's […]
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People that want to know more about fostering with Wiltshire Council are being invited to an online information session this month. The online event will be on Wednesday 26 January at 7pm and people can join here. Since May 2020, Wiltshire Council has been running a campaign to recruit 100 additional foster carers by spring […]
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Demolition work has begun at the Melksham House site, marking the first step towards the historic building becoming a flexible workspace and a multi-purpose facility for the community. At its meeting in December 2021, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet agreed to release £2.8m funding, to go towards the £2m already in place, to refurbish and redevelop the […]
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Omicron grants of up to £6,000 to support the Hospitality and Leisure industry are now available. Wiltshire Council has opened applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG), a one-off grant of up to £6,000 that is available to rateable businesses. The grant is aimed at businesses in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors, […]
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A car parking price hike of 33% has left workers in Melksham are reacting with shock at the news that Wiltshire Council are going to increase season ticket prices in the town by 33% in the new year. Local councillor Jon Hubbard has blasted the increases saying, “At this time of increased financial challenge for […]
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Wiltshire Council is urging people to not let their holiday plans or possible COVID self-isolation stop them from voting in the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioner election – with postal and proxy voting options available. The election takes place on 19 August so it’s likely that some people might be away, or self-isolating as a […]
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With just a few weeks left for people to have their say during the second engagement exercise on the proposed A350 Melksham bypass, Wiltshire Council is holding two drop-in information sessions at Melksham Library. The sessions are an opportunity for people to meet members of the project team, ask questions and find out more about […]
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Melksham South councillor and Melksham Town Mayor Jon Hubbard has expressed his shock at the decision of Wiltshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee has today (Tuesday 22 June) voted to approve the planning application from Land & Mineral Management, on behalf of Northacre Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), for a revised ‘energy from waste’ facility in Westbury, […]
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Wiltshire Council is ending its online booking system for visits to its household recycling centres (HRCs), so people will soon be able to return to visiting a site during normal opening hours on an ad hoc basis. These changes will come into effect from the date that the Government confirms social distancing requirements will be […]
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01225 807969
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