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Construction of the specialist care home overlooking Cale Park has finally resumed

Wed 19 Oct 2022
By Natasha Gwyther
Construction of the specialist care home overlooking Cale Park has finally resumed

Cornerstone Healthcare Group is delighted to announce the project re-start of its 74-bed, specialist care service in Wincanton following a five-month delay due to building contractors Midas Construction Ltd going into administration.

More than 400m of Wincanton's sewers will be renovated throughout August

Fri 29 Jul 2022
By Wessex Water
More than 400m of Wincanton's sewers will be renovated throughout August

Wincanton’s sewers will be given a new lease of life courtesy of a £150,000 renovation project taking place next month. Pipes throughout the town will be revitalised by Wessex Water, with much of the project being completed by engineers using robots to minimise disruption.

Bruton's MONSTER High Street diversion: an amusing EV anecdote

Tue 17 Aug 2021
By Dave Smith
Bruton's MONSTER High Street diversion: an amusing EV anecdote

Bruton High Street has been closed for road traffic recently and will be again from Thursday. Businesses are open as usual for pedestrians, though. However, the signposted diversion route is best not attempted with an older EV. Allow me to explain.

Help the Somerset Rail to Trail Project with this 7-minute survey

Mon 19 Apr 2021
By Somerset Rail to Trail Project
Help the Somerset Rail to Trail Project with this 7-minute survey

The Somerset Rail to Trail Project is proposing to transform the disused Somerset & Dorset Railway into an active travel route. We need to know whether our proposal will benefit the community in the ways that we hope it will.

In praise of dogs

Wed 23 Dec 2020
By John Baxter
In praise of dogs

I am not a dog owner, but for the whole of this year, including lock-downs, I have been taking an elderly friend’s elderly dog for a weekly walk, something we have both greatly enjoyed.

Waterworks will block Wincanton High Street for 3 days from 1st June

Wed 20 May 2020
By Dave Smith
Waterworks will block Wincanton High Street for 3 days from 1st June

There will be a road closure on Wincanton High Street blocking all traffic for three days from 1st June to allow Wessex Water to repair a mains leak.

The Newt won a category at the RTPI's Excellence in Planning Awards 2020

Tue 12 May 2020
By Richard Birch
The Newt won a category at the RTPI's Excellence in Planning Awards 2020

South Somerset District Council is delighted to announce that The Newt in Somerset was named as the winner of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture Award at a virtual ceremony on 30th April.

Work has begun on Wincanton's new skate park!

Wed 12 Feb 2020
By Dave Smith
Work has begun on Wincanton's new skate park!

Wincanton's beloved skate park has just been demolished, in preparation for the construction of a brand new one! Things are shaping up for an exciting launch this summer, so watch this space for further information!

Planning the future of Wincanton: Round 2

Tue 14 Jan 2020
By Dave Smith
Planning the future of Wincanton: Round 2

On Tuesday 21st January, the Wincanton For the Future working group will assemble for its second meeting to further develop the Town Council’s plan for the future of the town. Everyone is most welcome, so if you have ideas for the town, come and share!

The newly restored statue of Nathaniel Ireson is being unveiled on Monday

Sat 14 Dec 2019
By Peter Fitzgerald
The newly restored statue of Nathaniel Ireson is being unveiled on Monday

On Monday 16th December, the Mayor of Wincanton will be unveiling the newly restored statue of Nathaniel Ireson in the grounds of the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The head has finally been reattached! Everyone is welcome.

Planning the future of Wincanton

Fri 19 Jul 2019
By Dave Smith
Planning the future of Wincanton

An energy of fresh enthusiasm has been building in Wincanton throughout the year, and there are moves afoot to channel it towards the development of the town’s centre and community. The Town Council is keen to involve everyone to capitalise on this important opportunity.

Another step forward for SSDC's Wincanton Town Centre Strategy

Thu 18 Jul 2019
By South Somerset District Council
Another step forward for SSDC's Wincanton Town Centre Strategy

Following public consultation earlier in the year, at its meeting last week, South Somerset District Council’s Area East Committee approved amendments to the Wincanton Town Centre Strategy as a direct result of community concerns.

The Church Street bottleneck has double yellows at last

Thu 4 Jul 2019
By Dave Smith
The Church Street bottleneck has double yellows at last

Inconsiderate parking near the narrow pass at the bottom of Church Street has been a frustration, and often an outright obstruction to drivers of large vehicles for years. Finally, double yellow lines have been added to discourage future blockages.

Come and see the design for Wincanton's new skate park on Monday 24th June

Wed 19 Jun 2019
By Dave Smith
Come and see the design for Wincanton's new skate park on Monday 24th June

Wincanton Town Council has arranged a follow-up consultation event in the Town Hall on Monday 24th June to make the design for a replacement skate park available for feedback. A member of the design team will be available to discuss ideas and feedback.

Public consultation on Lawrence Hill development proposal

Fri 14 Jun 2019
By Dave Smith
Public consultation on Lawrence Hill development proposal

Abbey Manor Homes Ltd. invites you to a public consultation event at Cale Park Kitchen next Friday, and welcomes your views on a new proposal for a mixed-use development on the West side of Wincanton, on Lawrence Hill.

Wincanton's skate park is getting an upgrade!

Mon 8 Apr 2019
By Dave Smith
Wincanton's skate park is getting an upgrade!

Wincanton Town Council is in the early stages of replacing the existing skate park at the Recreation Ground. Come to a consultation event in the Town Hall this Wednesday 10th April, to check out the plans and tell them what you think!

Wincanton's trees took a battering in the recent high winds

Sat 16 Mar 2019
By John Smith
Wincanton's trees took a battering in the recent high winds

The recent windy weather has brought down two notably large trees in Wincanton. One fell at Wincanton Community Hospital, blocking the car park entrance, and another in the cemetery grounds of Wincanton Parish Church.

Wincanton pupils helped plant new trees at Cale Park

Sat 26 Jan 2019
By Dave Smith
Wincanton pupils helped plant new trees at Cale Park

On Thursday 24th January 2019, children from Wincanton Primary School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and King Arthur’s School joined Wincanton Town Council to help plant 14 new trees at the Cale Park recreation ground.

ICE WARNING: no grit for Wincanton High Street?

Wed 23 Jan 2019
By John Smith
ICE WARNING: no grit for Wincanton High Street?

Last night’s hard frost left roads throughout the town more akin to ice rinks. Frosty weather is to be expected during winter months, but don't assume all Wincanton's main roads will be gritted. Drive safe tomorrow.

Stonewater just launched a new rent-to-buy scheme in Wincanton

Wed 16 Jan 2019
By Yerin Seo
Stonewater just launched a new rent-to-buy scheme in Wincanton

Stonewater, a leading social housing provider, launched its first rent-to-buy scheme on 11th January 2019. The development featuring affordable homes for local people taking advantage of Rent to Buy is nearing completion at Balsam Park in Wincanton.

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