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Parking Meters in Wincanton – The Debate Continues
The next Wincanton Town Council meeting this Monday, 24th February will see 'Parking' back on the agenda. Arguments may be put forward in favour of introducing parking meters after all. Come to the meeting and help our Councillors make the right decision!
Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor
A casual vacancy has arisen on the Town Council, due to resignation. Since no electors have called for an election, the Council will fill this vacancy by co-option at its meeting on Monday 10th June 2013.
Kids' Activity Bus at Wincanton Recreation Ground
On Tuesday 28th August, the Yarlington Activity Bus will run fun children's activities at Wincanton Recreation Ground's car park. The theme is "Under the Sea". This is also an opportunity for you to consult with SSDC about the play area.
Let's Be Clear On How Town Cash Is Spent
Wincanton Town Council has written to other market towns over councillors' fears money from the town will be spent in Yeovil. Councillors say they don't want money for community facilities generated from agreements with developers in Wincanton going elsewhere.
SSDC Hosts Area East Community Forum on Tuesday 17th July
Do you want help and ideas for your local fund raising or project? To influence and give feedback to local services such as Police, District Council, Fire, Yarlington Homes and the Balsam Centre?
Civil Parking Enforcement in Wincanton
I have recently received information regarding on-street parking with regard to civil parking enforcement in Somerset and an update for Town and Parish Councils.
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.
Taxpayers' Alliance Action Day Highlights Objections to Parking Charges
An action day in Yeovil to show public feeling against the District Council’s increased charges across the District, including Wincanton and Castle Cary, was well supported, with nearly 200 signatures collected in less than an hour.
Is Your Money Being Used to Provide Facilities for Yeovil?
Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton are having their money systematically taken from the area to provide facilities for Yeovil. People have been saying it for years and I am sorry to say it's true and we need to stop it.
District Council Question Time - What Would YOU Like Us to Ask? Updated
Wincanton Window has been invited to attend a meeting in Yeovil with District Council executives to hear what they’re doing locally and to ask questions of our own. What would YOU like us to ask about?
A District Counsellor's View on SSDC's Annual Budget
South Somerset District Council has just passed their budget to inflict more pain on both the people and businesses in Wincanton and South Somerset.
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse Responds to Nick Colbert's Letter
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse responds to Councillor Nick Colbert's claims that the parking charges policy of the district council has been "bullying", short on consultation and "Illegal".
Parking Tax - An Open Letter to SSDC Portfolio Holders
This open letter has been sent to the portfolio holder Councillors responsible for the car parking charges being inflicted on the peoples of Wincanton and Castle Cary. It has also been sent to Councillor Ric Pallister as the leader of SSDC.
Meeting Dates Set to Discuss Updated Draft Core Strategy
Work to develop a plan that will shape the district over the next twenty years is continuing, with updated proposals being considered by South Somerset district councillors in the coming months.
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.
David Heath: Parking Charges Are A Threat To Our Traders
David Heath speaks about the issues raised by threats of car parking charges in South Somerset market towns like Castle Cary.
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.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion
At our High Street shop in Wincanton, Southern Cartridges, we're alarmed at the prospect of the introduction of parking charges for our three main car parks and the meters proposed for the parking bays that are currently also free.
Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?
South Somerset District Council is again threatening to introduce car parking charges. I offer my observations following a recent meeting, at which it seems fat cats will get fatter while the people of Wincanton and Castle Cary get screwed.
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