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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.
South Somerset District Council's Civic Roles Chosen
New civic roles and responsibilities at South Somerset District following the May elections were chosen at the annual Meeting of the Council on 19th May.
Still Time to Sign Up to Doorstep Garden Waste Collections
Green-fingered residents of South Somerset still have time to sign up for doorstep garden waste collections this year and for the first time they can now subscribe online.
A Big Thank You from Nick Colbert & Colin Winder
Following the 5th May 2011 District Council elections Colin Winder and I would like to say a big thank you to all those Wincanton people who voted for us.
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.
District Council Results Show Interesting Swings
By 3.45pm last Friday, 6th May, the District Council election results were announced, showing very interesting swings and a significant increase in turnout compared to 2007.
Public are Warned of New Council Tax Scam
South Somerset District Council is warning residents to be vigilant following a report of a new council tax scam involving a man demanding cash from a woman at her home in Chard. A man approached an elderly lady at her property, telling her that she was in arrears with her council tax and owed £4,000.
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.
The Localism Bill - Your Input Could Be Crucial
We hear a great deal about the Localism Bill and what some people think it will mean. One item that is certain, is that there will be alterations to the planning system "to make it clearer, more democratic, and more effective".
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