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Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee
Special celebration mugs will be handed out free to school children from Wincanton this summer to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A Town Council jubilee committee was set up earlier this year to decide how to commemorate the event.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals
Wincanton Town Council sets out its proposals following negotiations with South Somerset District Council, and last week's vote at a public meeting, to keep car parking free in Wincanton.
Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept
A report of the crowded public meeting in Churchfields which discussed the potential introduction of car parking charges. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of accepting an increase in the precept rate in order to keep the car parks free.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January
If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.
A Personal Message From Your Town Councillors
In my new role as Editor, I thought I'd write to our Town Councillors to introduce myself and invite them to let us know what they're up to on our behalf these days. I got a surprising response.
Wincanton People's Plan Questionnaire - Make Yours Count!
You have just received a questionnaire from The Wincanton People's Plan. This is your chance to tell us what you think about Wincanton so that we can update the 20 year Town Plan.
Town Council Grants for 2012
Don't Delay! Get your application for a grant from Wincanton Town Council in by October 26th.
Wincanton Town Council Election 2011 Results
Our Town Council election results were released last Friday, 6th May, a little later than those of the District Council. Of 17 candidates 15 were successfully elected, including several new names. Here is a full table of the results.
Edward Hoadley - Candidate for Wincanton Town Council Elections
My name is Edward Hoadley and I am standing for election to Wincanton Town Council. This short article will give you an idea of who I am and why I want to stand for the Town Council.
An Interview with Town Councillor Christine Dean
"No kudos in being a councillor." Christine Dean talks about her work as a town councillor and why she does it.
Mayor's Ball Raises £2,500 for WCH Scanner Appeal
Tickets were sold out for this charity event which raised money for Wincanton Community Hospital's Scanner Appeal.
Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church
Mayors and other visitors from surrounding town support the Mayor's Civic Service on the 6th of March.
Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service
Our Mayor Richard D'Arcy invites you to take part in two events to celebrate the town and also raise money for Wincanton Hospital at Verrington. The Mayor's Ball on the 16th April and a Civic Service on the 6th of March. Tickets for the Ball are going fast so do not delay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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