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Wincanton Town Council election results 2022
Wincanton's local election results are now in, for both the Town Council and the new unitary Somerset Council. Congratulations to all those elected, and a little extra this year to Sam Atherton who led the pack.
Wincanton Town Council 2022 election candidates
On Thursday 5th May 2022 there will be a Wincanton Town Council election to fill all 15 seats, taking place a year early to coincide with that of the brand new unitary Somerset County Council. Here's a list of the many candidates!
Wincanton kids planted trees with the Town Council for the Queen's Jubilee
On the cold, wet and miserable morning of Friday 11th March, several groups of remarkably resilient school and nursery children from Wincanton helped plant trees with Wincanton Town Council in conjunction with the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.
A busy final year for SSDC's Wincanton Town Centre regeneration scheme
As the South Somerset District Council Wincanton Town Centre Regeneration enters its final year, Councillors have agreed a new budget of £2.39m, which will enable the regeneration plans for the town to be completed by March 2023.
Crowd at the Cale: a free family day out this Saturday
Crowd at the Cale is a crazy combo community caper conceived by the Council. This Saturday, 14th August, Wincanton Town Council presents a free family day out at Cale Park comprising a collection of widely varied events and activities throughout the day.
Wincanton Town Council 2021 by-election results
Here are the results of the Wincanton Town Council by-election that took place on Thursday 6th May 2021, to fill six vacancies. Congratulations to those who were elected!
Wincanton Town Council 2021 by-election candidates
On Thursday 6th May 2021 there will be a Wincanton Town Council by-election to fill 6 vacancies. It has been arranged to coincide with the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset police area.
Wincanton Town Council Public Statement September 2020
This will be the first community information update from your Town Council, to become a regular bulletin throughout the Autumn and Winter, to support and inform as necessary during what are likely to be difficult times ahead.
Events and Activity Grants available as part of Wincanton Town Centre Regeneration
If you are in Wincanton, and have a great idea for an initiative which would help attract people to the town centre, your business or community organisation may be able to apply for a new grant which could help bring your idea to life.
Message from the Mayor #9 - Cole's Yard & small businesses
This week, the Mayor thanks the businesses and volunteers that have been working from Cole's Yard to continue to provide essentials like fruit and veg to people isolating in Wincanton, as well as the surrounding villages during lockdown.
One Somerset: a public Zoom meeting with Wincanton Town Council
For over two years the leaders of Somerset’s five local authorities have been discussing the future of local government in the county. The Leader of Somerset County Council, Councillor David Fothergill, will present his view that a single, Unitary Authority is the best way forward.
Message from the Mayor #8 - Wincanton Post Office
During lockdown, Wincanton’s Post Office has remained a beacon of normality, hugely appreciated by the Town. Postmaster Nigel MacCormack describes his experience and expresses gratitude to those who have made it possible.
Message from the Mayor #7 - The Nog Inn
Will and Amy of The Nog Inn have adapted their business model to meet requests from customers, and they’re looking to the future in our beautiful town. Read on to find out what they've been getting up to during lockdown.
Message from the Mayor #6 - Wincanton SEED Market & Knitwits!
With lockdown restrictions being relaxed, Wincanton SEED Market is making its return, and if you’ve noticed all the colourful, uplifting knitted flowers and figures all over town, you might be curious to know where they came from.
Message from the Mayor #5 - Wincanton Community Hospital
This week, the Mayor celebrates the staff and community of Wincanton Community Hospital, who have contributed this message to tell us what life has been like for the patients and staff during lockdown.
Message from the Mayor #4 - Wincanton Town Hall offer
On March 23rd, the Town Hall went live with the third of Wincanton's offers of support. The Town Council food parcels offer was developed to provide for those who, due to unforeseen circumstances, required a donation of food.
Message from the Mayor #3 - Celebrating the Balsam Centre
This week, the Mayor is celebrating the Balsam Centre; another of the key components of Wincanton's support for the vulnerable, and a hub from which an army of volunteers is being coordinated to deliver shopping, prescriptions and more to those who can't leave their own houses.
Message from the Mayor #2 - Celebrating Wincanton Live at Home
The Wincanton Live at Home scheme began in 1997 and now supports around 170 local residents with an average age of 88, providing an invaluable safety net for the vulnerable during lockdown, with unstinting support from about 40 volunteers.
Message from the Mayor #1
Mayor of Wincanton, Councillor Shelbourn-Barrow, has decided to share a weekly message of positivity relating to the effort going on in the Town to support the vulnerable and isolating. This is the first. Look out for weekly updates!
Wincanton Primary School pupils visit the Town Hall
Wincanton Primary School pupils visited the Town Hall on the 26th February, to hear about the role their Town Council plays for residents and, most importantly, for the children of our town. They even made a few suggestions of their own!
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