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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.
Prompt Action Reassures Wincanton Community
Community Safety issues such as anti-social behaviour, vandalism, criminal damage and speeding continue to be a concern for local communities. The Area East Community Safety Action Panel met on the 8th of November as part of their programme to identify and prioritise these local community safety issues and work with the affected communities to resolve them.
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.
More Time Agreed To Develop The Plan For South Somerset
South Somerset District Council has agreed to allow more time to develop a plan that will shape the district up until 2028.
New Barns - A Slow-Motion Catastrophe?
Do the problems facing the New Barns and the Wimpy estates and the new developments in Wincanton at Lawrence Hill reveal we have a flawed and dysfunctional system of local government? Do we have a system where no-one sees the whole picture or accepts overall responsibility for the awful mess that is being allowed to develop here?
Town Council Grants for 2012
Don't Delay! Get your application for a grant from Wincanton Town Council in by October 26th.
New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill
Plans for 212 new homes planned for the New Barns Estate have been displayed. Certainly this new development will change Wincanton significantly. Take a look at where we are now in July 2011.
First Impressions of a New District Councillor
Following the excitement of the recent District Council elections on the 5th May and my election, I was invited to an introduction to South Somerset District Council at its offices in Brympton Way in Yeovil.
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