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Town Council response to the Draft Core Strategy
Sam Skirton our Town Clerk has sent the WW a copy of this letter which was written in November after the SSDC consultation meeting. It gives the Town Council's view that it fears there may be an imbalance between the number of houses built and local opportunities for employment.
The Draft Core Strategy Controversey - A Closer Look at Consultation
Helen Rutter, SSDC Area East Development Manager spends time explaining the Draft Core Strategy and the consultation process for the Window.
Councillors Question Retail Study Findings
Wincanton town councillors have questioned a South Somerset District Council retail study carried out without their knowledge. A study by property consultants GVA Grimley reported that although there was no immediate need for retail development in the town, it identified the Carrington Way and Memorial Hall car parks as possible sites.
Controversy Over Car Parks Earmarked for Future Retail Development
A report in the 6th January edition of the Western Gazette, concerning the potential building of retail units on the existing free car parks in Wincanton, has prompted a swift reply from South Somerset District Council, denying that there are any proposals to build on these sites.
Be on the Alert for Council Tax Telephone Scam
South Somerset residents are being warned of a scam in which they are being told they are eligible for thousands of pounds in benefits or council tax. A diligent member of the public reported that a man with an Indian accent had called them and claimed that they qualified for £7000 as they have "no outstanding debts".
Mayoral Christmas Tea Party for Senior Citizens
Wincanton Town Council lay on an afternoon of tea, cakes and entertainment for the senior citizens of the parish.
Take a Careful Look - The Core Strategy for Wincanton
This handsome map was printed up by the District Council. Now is your chance to actually see it. Send in your comments or queries to find out what it really means.
Plans for New Homes by Wincanton Hospital on Dancing Lane
Hopkins Property development plans were on show in the Sun Lounge of the Memorial Hall on 13th December. Despite sparse publicity (nothing in the Diary) by 5pm some thirty residents had visited, including matron Claire Andrews.
Council Strongly Opposed to Plans for 350 Extra Homes
Wincanton town council has strongly opposed plans for 350 additional homes earmarked for the town by South Somerset District Council. Town councillors say they are unable to assess the impact the extra housing would have on the infrastructure of the town due to ongoing expansion. The town is already committed to 703 extra houses over the next few years, some of which are already built.
The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton
Colin Winder, District Councillor representing the Wincanton Ward, town councillor and former mayor of Wincanton sets out his research and views on the District Council Core Strategy as presented at the recent Town Council Meeting in November.
Blueprint For Homes Comes Under Attack
Angry Wincanton residents claimed plans to build 350 new homes would damage the town at a council meeting this week. Town Councillors invited public questions on Monday to discuss South Somerset District Council's core strategy proposals. Despite a public consultation period existing since October, residents claimed they had not been given enough time to consider the document.
Strong Leader or Elected Mayor - New Choice Faces South Somerset
Electing a South Somerset Mayor is one of the two options that are being considered by South Somerset District Council, as part of the new arrangements for the council's governance. New legislation requires the council to change its current executive decision-making process to one of two options - a strong leader or elected Mayor.
South Somerset District Council Outlines Plans to Deal with the Cuts
South Somerset District Council has been expecting cuts and has therefore been planning ahead. South Somerset has taken a prudent approach to setting its Medium Term Financial Plan, and has already factored in an assumed 30% cut to its budget over the next four years.
The People's Plan - Getting Involved
Excited by the idea of using the People's Plan to get things moving for improvements in Wincanton and for the role the Window might play in this, I approach Jonquil Lowe and learn more about it.
Wincanton Peoples Plan - Where Do We Go From Here?
The meeting to prepare the way for an update of 'The Wincanton People's Plan' was held on 11th August and will meet on the 2nd Thursday monthly thereafter. Initial thoughts!
Bernard Pearson Introduces Our New Look at the People's Plan
First published three years ago in 2007, the Wincanton People's Plan now needs a radical re-examination and update as we face a very different world. Bernard Pearson shares his thoughts.
How to Get Rid of Your Garden Waste
Somerset Waste Management describe the options you can use to get rid of garden waste, from fortnightly collections to an all year service.
Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution
What Sir Terry Pratchett and his fans have brought to Wincanton and why we should welcome the recent ceremony in Kingswell Rise which involved a lump of concrete.
Episode 2 - The Chain Gang
More adventures from the Town Council chamber - Part 2 - Things afoot.
South Somerset District Council Reports on Benefit Fraud
South Somerset District Council has had some notable successes is tracking down those who have been committing benefit fraud.
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