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Read more about Community Engagement and Participation Committee – Tuesday 8th September 2020 – 6.30pm – VIA ZOOM

Agenda for the above meeting can be found at https://winsford.gov.uk/meetings/community-engagement-and-participation-committee-friday-8th-september-2020-6-30pm-via-zoom/ Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8490547266?pwd=TEh3UUd1d0M5a1JuVCtzc2x0UmlkQT09 Meeting ID: 849 054 7266Passcode: 291438One tap mobile+442039017895,,8490547266#,,,,,,0#,,291438# United Kingdom+441314601196,,8490547266#,,,,,,0#,,291438# United Kingdom Dial by your location        +44 203 901 7895 United Kingdom        +44 131 460 1196 United Kingdom        +44 203 051 2874 United Kingdom        +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom        +44 203 […]

Read more about Dates for the Exercise of Public Rights 2019-20

Under the various regulations and laws which govern the way town councils are run, all local residents within each town council area have the right to inspect the town council’s accounts each year during a period of time referred to as ‘the period of exercise of public rights’. The period of rights for residents to […]

Read more about Winsford Town Council Remote Meeting – 15th June 2020 – 6.30pm

Monday 15th June 2020 sees the latest remote meeting of Winsford Town Council as the country continues to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Social distancing measures prevent the Town Council from meeting in person, so the Council has decided to meet remotely instead. This decision comes after the passing of regulations under the Local […]

Read more about Allotments

Winsford Town Council are keeping the allotments open based on the advice from the below. The National Allotment Society – https://www.nsalg.org.uk/news/covid19-information/ Other local authorities https://www.salford.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/allotments/coronavirus-emergency-measures/ The BBC https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/coronavirus-can-i-still-go-to-the-allotment/ We have also issued the below guidance notes:

Read more about Winsford Town Council COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund

Winsford Town Council has earmarked a pot of money to support the members of our community who are struggling as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. This money could be used to support existing or develop new community initiatives that seek to help the residents most affected by current events. At this stage the council needs your ideas on where these funds would be of most use.  Unfortunately with distancing measures […]

Read more about Winsford Town Council COVID-19 Response

Following the announcement by central government of its plans to restrict the spread of COVID-19 virus by eliminating all non-essential movement, Winsford Town Council have taken the difficult decision to cancel all public meetings.  We will review this decision as the situation progresses and will provide further information as it becomes available. Winsford Town Council […]

Read more about Covid-19 pandemic

Winsford Town Council take incredibly seriously the issues raised by the current Covid-19 pandemic. In conjunction with council members and the Town Clerk I have agreed to implement the following initial measures as part of the Town Council Business Continuity Plan: All Town Council meetings are currently postponed. We are currently reviewing our policies and […]

Read more about Extraordinary Meeting of the Town Council – Agenda Now Online

Follow link below to the meeting page https://wtc2.elementhub.co.uk/meetings/extraordinary-meeting-of-town-council-23rd-march-2020-6-00pm/ Note that this meeting may not take place due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 epidemic and any decision on holding the meeting will rely on advice from the government and other advisory bodies. If the meeting does not take place, there is provision for a decision on […]

Read more about Wellbeing Winsford 2020

This year marks the fifth anniversary of Wellbeing Winsford Week and we are really excited about plans for our 2020 week. Winsford residents are invited to take part in a week long programme of fun events taking place across the town. Activities range from wellbeing workshops, fitness taster sessions, cooking and craft activities, netball and […]

Read more about Agendas Now Online – 21st October 2019

Agendas are now online for the following meetings, to be held on Monday 21st October 2019, starting at 6.30pm (Cheshire West Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Wyvern House, Winsford CW7 1AH) Town Council https://winsford.gov.uk/meetings/town-council-21st-october-2019-following-finance-committee-6-45pm-approx/ Finance Committee

Read more about Dates for the Exercise of Public Rights 2018-19

  Under the various regulations and laws which govern the way town councils are run, all local residents within each town council area have the right to inspect the town council’s accounts each year during a period of time referred to as ‘the period of exercise of public rights’. The period of rights for residents […]

Read more about Winsford Annual Town Meeting

  Winsford’s Annual Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th May 2019 when local residents can raise any matters concerning Winsford with local Town Councillors.   The Town Meeting is a great opportunity for Winsford residents to express their views. This isn’t a Council meeting with a fixed agenda – it’s a chance for […]

Read more about Winsford Town Mayor’s Oscars 2019

FRIDAY 22ND MARCH 2019   WINSFORD LIFESTYLE CENTRE   Winsford Town Council is once again organising the annual Town Mayor’s Oscars – an evening when we come together to honour and celebrate the best our town has to offer.    If you know someone who you think deserves acknowledgement in the town, you can nominate […]

Read more about Post of Support Officer (Events and Projects)

    SUPPORT OFFICER (EVENTS AND PROJECTS) (PART-TIME) Part-time post 22.2 hours per week; salary within ‘new’ SCP range 5-6 (after 1st April 2019): £18,795-£19,171 pro-rata; Local Government Pension Scheme and 13 days holiday) Winsford is a town of some 33,000 situated in the heart of Cheshire, and the Town Council is seeking to recruit […]

Read more about Agendas Now Online

Agendas are now online for the following meetings, to be held on Monday 21st January 2019, starting at 6.30pm (second floor, Wyvern House, Winsford CW7 1AH)   Finance Committee https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/finance-committee-monday-21st-january-6-30pm/   Town Council https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/winsford-town-council-monday-21st-january-2018-after-finance-committee/ 

Read more about Agendas Now Online

  Agendas are now online for the following meetings, to be held on Monday 17th December 2018, starting at 6.30pm (second floor, Wyvern House, Winsford CW7 1AH)   Finance Committee https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/finance-committee-monday-17th-december-2018-6-30pm/   Town Council https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/town-council-monday-17th-december-2018-no-earlier-than-6-45pm/

Read more about Agendas now online – 19th November 2018

Please find agendas by following the links below   Town Council https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/town-council-meeting-19th-november-2018-after-finance-committee/   Finance Committee https://winsford.gov.uk/eh-council-meets-cpt/finance-committee-monday-19th-november-2018-6-30pm/  

Read more about Remembrance Sunday in Winsford – Sunday 11th November 2018

Remembrance Sunday – 11th November 2018 The schedule for Remembrance Sunday is as follows: – 10.15am – Gather at Wyvern House in Winsford (CW7 1AH) for Remembrance Parade 10.30am – Parade departs towards Fountain Square, Winsford 10.45am – Remembrance Service – Fountain Square 11.30am – End of Service 12.00pm – Refreshments, Queens Arms Winsford 6.30pm […]

Read more about Remembering James Clarke VC – Friday 2nd November 2018

  Please join us from 10.30am onwards on Friday 2nd November 2018 for a series of events commemorating the life of James Clarke VC and also remembering the 245 men from Winsford who lost their lives during World War One. https://www.winsfordguardian.co.uk/news/17185870.winsford-vc-hero-sgt-james-clarke-honoured-with-a-day-of-special-events/?ref=mr&lp=7 Meet in the reception area of Wyvern House.    

Read more about Agendas now online – Monday 16th July 2018

  Agendas for the following meetings are now online – please follow the links below   Finance Committee – Monday 16th July 2018, 6.30pm https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-16th-july-2018-6-30pm/   Town Council – Monday 16th July 2018 (following Finance Committee, but not before 6.45pm) https://winsford.gov.uk/town-council-monday-16th-july-2018-after-6-45pm/

Read more about Dates for the Period of Exercise of Public Rights 2017/18

    Under the various regulations and laws which govern the way town councils are run, all local residents within each town council area have the right to inspect the town council’s accounts each year during a period of time referred to as ‘the period of exercise of public rights’. The period of rights for […]

Read more about June 2018 – Agendas Now Online

  Agendas for the June meetings of the Town Council and the Finance Committee are now online. Links are below. Finance Committee – 18th June 2018 – https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-monday-18th-june-2018/ Town Council – 18th June 2018 (after conclusion of Finance Committee) – https://winsford.gov.uk/winsford-town-council-monday-18th-june-2018/  

Read more about Mikron Theatre Tickets 2018!

The world-famous Mikron Theatre is back in Winsford town centre on Saturday 15th September 2018. For more information on to buy your tickets now – follow this link https://winsford.gov.uk/events/mikron-theatre-company-get-well-soon-saturday-15th-september-2018/  

Read more about Town Council and Finance Committee agendas now available online – 15th January 2018

  AGENDAS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE For the Finance Committee agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-monday-19th-february-2018-6-30pm/   For the Town Council agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/town-council-monday-19th-february-2018-following-finance-committee/   ‘To Follow’ items will be uploaded when available.   Meetings start at 6.30pm in the Town Council offices on the second floor in Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford CW7 1AH.  

Read more about Town Park Update 21st November 2017

  Work is continuing on the Town Park in Winsford, with the play area starting to take shape (see pictures below). The wood being used is called robinia which is a very hard wood, very durable and difficult to burn or vandalise.         In addition to work on the play equipment, the art […]

Read more about Town Council and Finance Committee agendas now available online – 20th November 2017

  AGENDAS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE For the Finance Committee agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-monday-20th-november-2017-6-30pm-town-council-offices-wyvern-house-winsford-cw7-1ah/   For the Town Council agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/town-council-agenda-20th-november-2017-following-finance-committee-town-council-offices-wyvern-house-winsford-cw7-1ah/   ‘To Follow’ items will be uploaded when available.   Meetings start at 6.30pm in the Town Council offices on the second floor in Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford CW7 1AH.  

Read more about Further Update on Town Park 17.10.17

    The park is coming on well and is still on schedule to complete by January 2018. There has been a lot of work going on at the bottom end of the park closer to the college. The upgrading of footpaths is ongoing and the mound of earth separating the college from the park […]

Read more about Town Council and Finance Committee agendas now available online – 16th October 2017

  AGENDAS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE For the Finance Committee agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-monday-16th-october-2017-6-30pm-town-council-offices-wyvern-house-winsford-cw7-1ah/   For the Town Council agenda – go to https://winsford.gov.uk/finance-committee-monday-16th-october-2017-6-30pm-town-council-offices-wyvern-house-winsford-cw7-1ah/   ‘To Follow’ items will be uploaded when available.   Meetings start at 6.30pm in the Town Council offices on the second floor in Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford CW7 1AH.  

Read more about Town Park Update 20th September 2017

  Work is well and truly underway on the Town Park in Winsford.   The contractors have set up their compound at the top of the park nearest the town centre – this area will eventually be the viewing platform that will have a great view all the way down the park to the college. […]

Read more about Town Park Re-development

  The Winsford Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in 2014 and sets out the direction for Winsford until 2030. The Plan was an opportunity for local people to have control over the future of their town and was the subject of extensive consultation. One of the areas identified by the Plan for further re-development was open […]

Read more about Annual Audit 2016/17 – Exercise of Public Rights

    Winsford Town Council is required to provide electors/residents with the opportunity to inspect the council’s accounts and other documents for a period of 30 working days (which must include the first 10 working days of July). This period starts today – Friday 30th June 2017 – and will therefore continue until 11th August […]

Read more about Re-development of Winsford Town Park

  The Winsford Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in 2014 and sets out the direction for Winsford until 2030. The Plan was an opportunity for local people to have control over the future of their town and was the subject of extensive consultation. One of the areas identified by the Plan for further re-development was open […]

Read more about Winsford Christmas Street Festival

Christmas is getting closer and it’s that time of year again when the Christmas Street Festival takes over the Old High Street! The event is on Friday 25th November 4pm – 7pm and features a huge range of entertainment, including: Live Music Stages, Father Christmas, Fireworks, a Lantern Parade and much much more! All this […]

Read more about Mayor of Winsford 2019/20

At the Annual Meeting of Winsford Town Council on Monday 20th May 2019, Swanlow Ward Councillor Ailsa Gaskill – Jones was elected as Town Mayor for 2019/20. She succeeds Councillor Gina Lewis who served as Mayor for the past 12 months. Councillor Ailsa Gaskill – Jones husband, Matthew, will act as her Consort. Councillor Don […]

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WINSFORD TOWN COUNCIL LAUNCHES PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING INITIATIVE FOR 2020 RESIDENTS in Winsford will be given the choice to take the lead in improving their town thanks to Involve Winsford, a new participatory budgeting initiative designed to put the community at the centre of decision making for the town. Residents are being encouraged to develop their […]

Read more about WINSFORD TOWN COUNCIL INVOLVE WINSFORD

WINSFORD Town Council is continuing to develop its new engagement platform ‘Involve Winsford’ in conjunction with the company CitizenLab and with local residents. The platform allows the Town Council to engage with local residents on future plans and allows residents to put their own ideas forward. The platform is in the form of a website, […]

Read more about Community Engagment and Participation Working Group – Thursday 21st May 2020 – 6.30pm

Agenda for the above meeting can be found at https://winsford.gov.uk/meetings/community-engagement-and-participation-working-group-meeting-thursday-21st-may-2020-6-30pm/ Instructions to join via Zoom: – Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821312117Meeting ID: 838 2131 2117One tap mobile+442034815240,,83821312117# United Kingdom+441314601196,,83821312117# United KingdomDial by your location+44 203 481 5240 United Kingdom+44 131 460 1196 United Kingdom+44 203 051 2874 United Kingdom+44 203 481 5237 United KingdomMeeting ID: 838 2131 […]

Read more about Winsford Town Council meeting 20.4.20 at 6:30pm

Please see below for details on how to join Winsford Town Council meeting this evening at 6:30pm. Topic: Winsford Town CouncilTime: Apr 20, 2020 06:30 PM London Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82684618574 Meeting ID: 826 8461 8574One tap mobile+442034815237,,82684618574# United Kingdom+442034815240,,82684618574# United Kingdom Dial by your location+44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom+44 203 481 5240 United Kingdom+44 […]

Read more about Police Response to the Pandemic in Cheshire

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner is inviting members of the public to ask the chief constable questions about the police response to the pandemic in Cheshire. Each week, PCC David Keane will hold a virtual Q&A session with CC Darren Martland with the first session taking place on Tuesday 21 April. The commissioner is asking […]

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