Marlborough Town Council
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Every year a number of local community groups and organisations benefitting Marlborough are awarded funding for their work and projects. In recent months The Jubilee Centre, Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, B J Richards Trust, The Bruce Trust, the Inside Out Club, Greatwood Charity and more have all received grants. If your local group would like to apply for one, do contact the Town Council Offices. Read more and download application form.
At the Area Board meeting on Tuesday, 27th January, Unitary Councillors voted through their agreement that Marlborough Town Council takes over the freehold of Cooper’s Meadow close to the centre of town. This has been possible because of the Community Asset Transfer scheme run by Wiltshire Council. This will enable the Town Council to work more closely with local community groups free from restrictions set out under its previous lease. It has already been agreed that grazing, clearly popular with many local people, can go ahead in the spring.
Our Town Mayor, Cllr Marian Hannaford said: “I am delighted that Wiltshire Council has agreed that the Town Council can take on this land for the town and we are looking forward to working alongside our community groups to make sure that Cooper’s Meadow remains a fabulous asset and amenity for Marlborough. We have a draft Management Plan drawn together by our Grounds and Estates Manager and will soon be setting up meetings to learn about how our residents would like to see this land used.”
Wiltshire Council is reviewing its Car Parking Service. The review focuses on car parking charges and management with the potential use of new technologies and the future role of local communities. It also covers other aspects such as parking standards, first hour free parking and other charging options. The consultation runs to 19 January 2015. Have your say.
Views about Car Parking in Marlborough from the Town Council’s Public Meeting on 10th November 2014 
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Thanks to everyone who joined Councillors at the Old Victorian Cemetery in Frees Avenue on Sunday, 30th November to listen to Kim Wakeham’s fascinating history talk and to those who stayed on to do some planting and clearance work. Look out for more community opportunities to get involved through Friends of the Old Victorian Cemetery or contact us at the Town Council offices.
A chance to learn more about Marlborough’s beautiful, historic Old Cemetery in Frees Avenue with archaeologist, Kim Wakeham, on Sunday, 30th November at 10am. Then stay on to help with the restoration work. Read more718.12 KB
Friday, 21st November - Great Lights Switch-On. Great turnout. Great night. Thank you to everyone who made it work so well - Rotary, Lions, our Neighbourhood Policing Team, Marlborough Communities Market, the Town Council, St John’s Ambulance, Marlborough Academy of Music and Dance, local schools, Wiltshire Council and more. The man of the moment – Citizen of the Year 2014, Alfie Johnson, our long serving and popular Town Crier who has volunteered tirelessly for our community for many, many years.
Lots came to pay their respects around the Town Hall today for the 2 minutes silence at 11.am. Pupils and staff from St John’s standing proudly, displaying their poppies alongside the Town Mayor and Councillors. St John’s Head Boy and Girl, Matt Jones and Freya Lewis, joined the Mayor, 4 Military Intelligence Battalion and the Royal British Legion in laying wreaths at the 7th Wiltshire Regiment War Memorial at London Road.
A proud day for the town with hundreds following the Parade in the High Street to the New Road War Memorial to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in war. Marlborough will not forget.
The weather smiled on HRH The Duke of Kent as he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. A fitting tribute to all those from Marlborough who lost their lives between 1914-1918. A wonderful day for Marlborough to remember.
Our Town Mayor and the Chair of Marlborough in Bloom invited those who worked so hard to lead the town to success in the South West in Bloom competition to Afternoon Tea at the Town Hall. Wiltshire Council staff and community groups such as ARK, the Merchant’s House, Marlborough Community Orchard and local volunteers all enjoyed tea and cake and had a chance to look at the winning trophies and awards.
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