Melksham Without Parish Council

REFERENDUM NOTICES: Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2

Summer 2025 Update

The review of the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2 is now complete, it has successfully completed its independent examination and Wiltshire Council have published their Decision Statement.

A referendum will be held on Thursday 31st July 2025.

The question which will be asked in the referendum is

'Do you want Wiltshire Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Melksham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'

A copy of the documents are available for public viewing on Wiltshire Council's website at: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planning-neighbourhood-latest-news

and the Referendum/Voting details: https://elections.wiltshire.gov.uk/Home/Division/9157

Alternatively, you can visit the following deposit points:
- Melksham Community Campus lobby, Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES
- Melksham Town Hall, Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES
- Sprockets Cafe, 116 Top Lane, Whitley, SN12 8Q

To find out more and see the detailed documentation please visit the dedicated Melksham Neighbourhood Plan website www.melkshamneighbouhoodplan.org.uk

Notice of Referendum

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