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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.
South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award
South Somerset District Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Achiving Council in the UK Award
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
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
Our crisis ridden town council elects a new mayor.
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
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
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.
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