WORK has now started on the Melksham Market Place development as part of the £23 million plans for the town's Campus project.

The closure of the Market Place went into effect on Sunday (January 29) and is estimated to be completed by the summer. Whilst the Market Place is under construction, the local market will be relocating to Church Street car park on Tuesdays and the taxi rank will be moved further up the High Street, next to Lloyds Bank.

This stage of the Campus project aims to give the Market Place a facelift as well as providing a pedestrian zone and a new market square. Access to the Melksham House site will also be improved to make way for the Health and Wellbeing Centre. 

John Thomson, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for communities and campuses, said: “The Market Place is a focal point for the town and this investment will ensure that continues for many years to come.

“This marks the next phase of the exciting campus development and means the Market Place will be ready for the increased activity that it will bring into that area. We are sure that any short term disruption will be offset by a much improved and attractive town centre when the work is complete.”