THE new community area manager for the Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade area board is Julia Densham, who has replaced Penny Bell.

In a statement on the Our Community Matters website, she said: “ I have worked in the Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade community area for many years first with North Wiltshire District Council and now with Wiltshire Council, so am delighted to be back in the area.

“I work closely with the area board and other departments in the council to solve problems and develop new opportunities.”