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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A new drive to help people know how to spot the signs of a child in danger, and who to contact if they are concerned, is being launched across Wiltshire. The message – child exploitation we need your help to stop it – will be shared widely encouraging taxi drivers, train and bus staff as […]
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Wiltshire Council’s cabinet has today (Tuesday 13 October) approved plans for a non-statutory engagement exercise into the proposed Melksham Bypass on the A350. The council is currently exploring the case for a new bypass to take the A350 around Melksham, and later this month will be seeking the views of residents, businesses, town and parish […]
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People are being reminded of how they can take steps to improve their wellbeing for World Mental Health Day tomorrow (10 October). Earlier this week Wiltshire Council launched the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub which will assist people who want to improve their health and mental wellbeing. The Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub will use Health Improvement Coaches to […]
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Melksham is facing yet more extra housing being built in the town following yet another unexpected planning application for 50 new homes to be built off Western Way behind Townsend Farm. The application, which has already been submitted to Wiltshire Council, reference 20/07334/OUT, calls for 50 new homes to be built. There is no indication […]
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Homeowners and landlords can now access funding to pay for the cost of energy saving measures under the new Green Homes Grant scheme and businesses are being encouraged to register their services.
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Melksham will be one of a further eight libraries that will soon be opening in Wiltshire, providing a new order and collect service to local residents. From 14 September, libraries in Amesbury, Bradford on Avon, Calne and Marlborough will open, followed on 21 September by Royal Wootton Bassett, Westbury and Melksham. On 28 September Malmesbury […]
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Young people are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school if they live a short distance (two miles or less) from their school next week. Schools are preparing to welcome pupils again and where possible young people are being encouraged to use the green alternatives to arrive at the school gates. For those […]
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Melksham Blue Pool has been temporarily closed as a result of flooding from the heavy rain over the past couple of days. At approximately 6.30pm on Thursday evening the building lost all electricity supply as a result of the flooding and this resulted in the facility being closed. As there is no power the computer […]
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Wiltshire Council will be reintroducing the normal time restrictions for using concessionary bus passes from 1 September 2020. From that date, concessionary bus pass holders can only use their bus passes from 9:30am on weekdays, but can continue to use them at any time at weekends. Bus companies have been advised of the changes. This […]
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Published 1919 08080808 20202020
Families thinking ahead to the start of the September term can find a range of advice and support in a Back to School booklet published by Wiltshire Council. Schools are getting ready to open their doors to all pupils from September – for the first time fully since March. Schools have been busy preparing to […]
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Wiltshire Council has confirmed that it intends to begin a phased reopening of its leisure services from 3 August, following recent confirmation from the Government that leisure centres can reopen with social distancing measures in place. Melksham's Blue Pool will open on Monday 10th August according to the schedule published by Wiltshire Council. Melksham South […]
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A service that aims to help residents live in safer and healthier homes has secured additional funding to provide vouchers to households that use prepayment gas and electricity meters. The Warm and Safe Wiltshire service is provided by Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable […]
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01225 807969
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