The Seligman family originated from Germany and in the early part of the nineteenth century emigrated to America. In 1864, they founded a firm of bankers in New York, under the name of J & W...
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Council Meeting
Good morning. The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place this evening at 7.00pm in the village hall, as with all meetings residents are invited to attend, a copy of the agenda can be...
Public insights help shape Exmoor’s future Partnership Plan.
Thank you to all the residents who took the time to respond to this survey. Supporting nature was the most important priority for people who responded...
Communication Mast Halse Lane
Good morning The council have learned that a planning application will be submitted shortly to extend the mast by 2.4 metres so that it will be able to operate as a mobile telephone mast as well...
Road Closure
Good afternoon The road from the village to Coppleham Cross will be closed from Monday 27th November for five days between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm for road patching etc, during the closed...
Bus Shelter
Good afternoon The council are pleased to inform residents that the bus shelter with a rear store has been completed with the reinstatement of the refurbished 1939 Seligman bench and the village...
New Bus Shelter
Good afternoon The council are pleased to inform residents that the new bus shelter has been installed, residents will notice that the bus shelter also has a rear shed which will be used for...
Village Green
Good afternoon The council are pleased to inform residents that after an application, the Cove Foundation have given the Winsford Village Green Trust a grant of £4000, to update and improve the...
History of the Gill family bench on the village green
The newly installed Gill family bench on the village green is associated with two Winsford families, the Gills and Sullys. James Henry Gill, b.1869 in Bishopsteignton, Devon, and his family came...
Council Meeting
Good afternoon Due to illness the council have taken the decision to cancel the meeting that was going to be held on Monday 23rd October, it will now be held on Monday 27th November at 7.00pm in...