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Parliamentary Candidates Pitch for Voters at Wincanton Hustings

Sat 25 Apr 2015
By John Smith
Parliamentary Candidates Pitch for Voters at Wincanton Hustings

On Friday 17th April the parliamentary candidates slugged it out in front of a packed house in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.

Local Groups Join Forces Over Somerset’s Development Crisis

Wed 22 Apr 2015
By Rhiannon Hanfman
Local Groups Join Forces Over Somerset’s Development Crisis

A Wincanton meeting organised by Somerton and Frome Greens was joined by community campaigners from across the constituency on Tuesday 10th March to discuss development in the area.

Wincanton Trader & UKIP Candidate Mark Vallance Stands for Election

Tue 14 Apr 2015
By Mark Vallance
Wincanton Trader & UKIP Candidate Mark Vallance Stands for Election

Views from UKIP candidate Mark Vallance, who is standing for South Somerset District Council in the forthcoming elections.

Wincanton's Parliamentary, District and Town Council Hustings UPDATED

Mon 23 Mar 2015
By John Smith
Wincanton's Parliamentary, District and Town Council Hustings <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

Wincanton Chamber of Commerce is organising two election hustings in April to help you decide who to vote for. You are invited to submit questions for the candidates.

Wincanton's Crisis is Somerset's Crisis

Fri 27 Feb 2015
By Theo Simon
Wincanton's Crisis is Somerset's Crisis

People across our Somerton & Frome constituency have been showing me how, and where, our County and District Councils are pushing through inappropriate developments against the wishes of local communities like Wincanton. Join a meeting at King Arthur's on 3rd March to discuss with Green Party representatives.

UKIP Public Meeting, Friday 16th January, to Discuss "Wincanton in Crisis"

Tue 13 Jan 2015
By Roger Clark
UKIP Public Meeting, Friday 16th January, to Discuss "Wincanton in Crisis"

"Wincanton in Crisis" epitomises the UK’s membership of the EU. Hear UKIP’s message at Horsington Village Hall on Friday 16th January, where topics will include "Wincanton in Crisis" and "Who will tell the truth about the NHS?"

A Reminder of Wincanton Window’s Political Neutrality

Mon 12 Jan 2015
By Mandy Cochrane
A Reminder of Wincanton Window’s Political Neutrality

As early as 1st January, my inbox pinged with a new article from a political party – it seems the build-up to the general election will now begin in earnest! Here’s a brief reminder of Wincanton Window’s stance on political matters.

David Rendel, LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Campaigns in Wincanton

Thu 20 Nov 2014
By John Burrough
David Rendel, LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Campaigns in Wincanton

David Rendel was recently in Wincanton, knocking on doors and leading his team in carrying out a residents’ survey, his aim being to meet as many people as possible. In this photo he's with Sheila and Mark Savage of Mundays Mead.

Graham Watson, MEP for the South West, Visits Wincanton

Thu 15 May 2014
By John Baxter
Graham Watson, MEP for the South West, Visits Wincanton

Sir Graham Watson, together with local Liberal Democrats, recently spent a day leafleting in preparation for the elections to the European Parliament on Thursday 22nd May. He also gave an impromptu video interview for the Wincanton Window.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables

Tue 6 May 2014
By Harriet Warburton
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables

On 23rd April, the Rt Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited the successful local business Henshaw Inflatables, a world-leader in providing RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) to military facilities worldwide.

David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference

Tue 1 Oct 2013
By Harriet Warburton
David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference

David Warburton, the Conservative prospective MP for Somerton and Frome, joined the Conservative Party Conference last weekend armed with the opinions of local businesses, charities and residents about how best Somerset can grow and prosper.

£2,702,000 Wasted So Far and Counting

Fri 16 Aug 2013
By Nick Colbert
£2,702,000 Wasted So Far and Counting

Liberal Democrat run South Somerset District Council has spent £2.702 million preparing their "Local Plan", only to find Inspector David Hoggar ruled the plan unsound on multiple grounds.

Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP

Mon 8 Oct 2012
By John Baxter
Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP

Our MP David Heath makes a point of being accessible to constituents by running surgery sessions, where anyone with a problem or desire to have a word with him can meet him. Here are the dates for October to December.

Vote NO2AV - An Anti-AV Argument

Fri 29 Apr 2011
By Nick Colbert
Vote NO2AV - An Anti-AV Argument

Nick Colbert presents reasons why we shouldn't adopt the proposed alternative voting system. "We have used the First Past the Post system for hundreds of years, under it the Labour Party replaced the Liberals during the early part of the last century showing what happens when a political party becomes out of touch".

Is this Democracy? A Pro-AV Argument

Fri 29 Apr 2011
By Peter Roberts
Is this Democracy? A Pro-AV Argument

Peter Roberts explains how he thinks our antiquated FPTP Electoral system grossly under-represents the third of our Electorate not voting for the Labour and Conservative Parties and why AV is a fairer system, as it ensures your views are better represented in Parliament.

David Heath on the Alternative Vote

Tue 19 Apr 2011
By David Heath MP
David Heath on the Alternative Vote

David Heath lists his reasons for saying yes to the Alternative Vote. (Check this out before coming to the husting tomorrow evening at KA's.)

Huge Payouts to SSDC officers

Mon 21 Feb 2011
By Nick Colbert
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers

Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.

The National Crime-Mapping Website "Dispels Some Illusions"

Thu 17 Feb 2011
By David Heath
The National Crime-Mapping Website

What is the most popular government website ever, with over eighteen million hits an hour in its first couple of days of operation? Step forward the new crime mapping site set up by the Home Office.

Woodland "Sell-Off"? David Heath Gives His Views

Thu 10 Feb 2011
By David Heath
Woodland

An awful lot of rubbish is being written at the moment about the possible sale of Forestry Commission land. Some think the government are about to sell every tree in the country to wicked developers. It's simply not true.

David Heath on Reporters Creating, Not Reporting the News

Fri 21 Jan 2011
By David Heath
David Heath on Reporters Creating, Not Reporting the News

Am I upset by the widely reported sting operation on myself and some of my colleagues by the Daily Telegraph shortly before Christmas? You bet I am.

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