AN old Melksham pub, that has more recently been used as a day care centre, will be converted into three homes.

Wiltshire Council approved Scorta Rossa Ltd’s proposal to turn the former Red Lion, The City, into accommodation.

Melksham Town Council also raised no objections to it but Wiltshire Council’s highways department were concerned about cars being able to exit the area as the road is narrow.

Despite this, planning officers approved the plans.