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Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service
Our Mayor Richard D'Arcy invites you to take part in two events to celebrate the town and also raise money for Wincanton Hospital at Verrington. The Mayor's Ball on the 16th April and a Civic Service on the 6th of March. Tickets for the Ball are going fast so do not delay.
Town Council response to the Draft Core Strategy
Sam Skirton our Town Clerk has sent the WW a copy of this letter which was written in November after the SSDC consultation meeting. It gives the Town Council's view that it fears there may be an imbalance between the number of houses built and local opportunities for employment.
Councillors Question Retail Study Findings
Wincanton town councillors have questioned a South Somerset District Council retail study carried out without their knowledge. A study by property consultants GVA Grimley reported that although there was no immediate need for retail development in the town, it identified the Carrington Way and Memorial Hall car parks as possible sites.
Mayoral Christmas Tea Party for Senior Citizens
Wincanton Town Council lay on an afternoon of tea, cakes and entertainment for the senior citizens of the parish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh
Jim Eastaugh outlines why he is standing for the Town Council Election on March 11th.
Thoughts about the Town Council, and the hustings meeting of March 4th
It was with great interest that I attended the 'meet the candidates' meeting at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening (4th March). I, like many others, was pleasantly surprised at the level of turnout there.
Hearts and mind are stirred up in the debate and elections for Town Councillors
I am told it is a rare event for hustings and elections to take place for Town Council vacancies - but take place it did. What arose was healthy debate and a bit of competition, revealing that local concern and town pride was not a thing of the past.
Town Council Candidate - Tim Adams
Tim Adams outlines why he stood for the recent Town Council Election and is making himself available for co-option for the latest vacancy.
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