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South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award

Wed 14 Apr 2010
By Dawn Haydon
South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award

South Somerset District Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Achiving Council in the UK Award

Declaring an Interest

Thu 8 Apr 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Declaring an Interest

A new Town Councillor makes a few notes.

Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

Fri 26 Feb 2010
By John Baxter
Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

For the first time in many years Wincanton is having a contested election for places on the Town Council on Thursday 11th March 2010.

Town Clerk Sam Skirton Reports

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sam Skirton
Town Clerk Sam Skirton Reports

What the Town Council has been discussing. Bottle banks closing, planning decision for Long Close site recommended. Elections. New Mayor.

Richard D'Arcy Our New Mayor

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Richard D'Arcy Our New Mayor

Our crisis ridden town council elects a new mayor.

A Message from the Mayor, Councillor Richard D'Arcy

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Richard D'Arcy
A Message from the Mayor, Councillor Richard D'Arcy

Richard D'Arcy talks about his work and that of the Town Council.

South Somerset District Council Highly Rated by the Audit Commission

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Audit Commission
South Somerset District Council Highly Rated by the Audit Commission

The Audit Commission, the official watchdog for the public sector, has recently (Dec 09) published its reports on all local District Councils as part of its Comprehensive Area Assessment as rated SSDC highly.

Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Lynn Holmes
Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Dozens of empty properties in South Somerset could be fully renovated - and let out to local residents in need of housing - if a campaign led by South Somerset District Council is successful.

Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

South Somerset District Council are planning to enter a partnership with East Devon District Council to save money in order to sustain local socially useful initiatives.

Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jim Eastaugh
Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Jim Eastaugh outlines why he is standing for the Town Council Election on March 11th.

Thoughts about the Town Council, and the hustings meeting of March 4th

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Steve Stapleton
Thoughts about the Town Council, and the hustings meeting of March 4th

It was with great interest that I attended the 'meet the candidates' meeting at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening (4th March). I, like many others, was pleasantly surprised at the level of turnout there.

Hearts and mind are stirred up in the debate and elections for Town Councillors

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rev'd Nigel Feaver
Hearts and mind are stirred up in the debate and elections for Town Councillors

I am told it is a rare event for hustings and elections to take place for Town Council vacancies - but take place it did. What arose was healthy debate and a bit of competition, revealing that local concern and town pride was not a thing of the past.

Town Council Candidate - Tim Adams

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tim Adams
Town Council Candidate - Tim Adams

Tim Adams outlines why he stood for the recent Town Council Election and is making himself available for co-option for the latest vacancy.

Refuse Collection Over the Easter Period of 2010

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sam Skirton
Refuse Collection Over the Easter Period of 2010

Here are the refuse collection dates for the Easter period of 2010.

Mayor's Report February/March 2010

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Richard D'Arcy
Mayor's Report February/March 2010

Richard D'Arcy, Wincanton's recently elected Mayor, reflects on our current state of affairs during the last couple of months.

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