LOCAL government officer John Crook is back in Melksham this time as the town council's new clerk.
Mr Crook, born and bred in Melksham, first started in local government in 1965 when he was 21 years old.
He was based in Melksham Town Hall and worked as a rent collector for the former Melksham Urban District Council.
He says he is delighted to return to Melksham, where he officially takes up the new post in January.
"I am really pleased. Melksham is where I started my local government career and where I want to finish it," said Mr Crook.
After a couple of years as a rent collector, Mr Crook moved around other local authorities in the county. He then returned to Melksham in 1971 as deputy clerk.
Following the 1974 local government reorganisation, Mr Crook joined West Wiltshire District Council, finally becoming chief officer on the council's management board, until he took early retirement in the summer.
"I am looking forward to getting back into the buzz of local government, especially in my home town," said Mr Crook.
LOCAL government officer John Crook is back in Melksham this time as the town council's new clerk.
Mr Crook, born and bred in Melksham, first started in local government in 1965 when he was 21 years old.
He was based in Melksham Town Hall and worked as a rent collector for the former Melksham Urban District Council.
He says he is delighted to return to Melksham, where he officially takes up the new post in January.
"I am really pleased. Melksham is where I started my local government career and where I want to finish it," said Mr Crook.
After a couple of years as a rent collector, Mr Crook moved around other local authorities in the county. He then returned to Melksham in 1971 as deputy clerk.
Following the 1974 local government reorganisation, Mr Crook joined West Wiltshire District Council, finally becoming chief officer on the council's management board, until he took early retirement in the summer.
"I am looking forward to getting back into the buzz of local government, especially in my home town," said Mr Crook.
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