Staff
Wincanton Town Council Office – Town Hall, Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9LD
01963 31693 – there is an answer machine to take your message if there is no-one in the office.
The office is open to members of the public: Monday to Thursday 9am – 1pm
Town Clerk: Emma Curtis
townclerk@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk
Mobile: 07943 420575
Responsible Financial Officer/Deputy Clerk: Tracy Dunn
finance@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk
Mobile: 07943 420573
Works and Maintenance Supervisor: Steve Lee
works@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk
Administration Officer: Amy Coombes
admin@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk
Groundsman: John Hurlow
Groundsman: Shaun Higgins
Councillors
Wincanton’s fifteen Town Councillors are elected every four years. The election for Town Council took place on 5th May 2022. The Chairman (Mayor) and Vice-Chairman (Deputy Mayor) are elected annually in May by the Town Councillors at the Annual Meeting of the Council. Contact email information for serving Councillors are as follows:
| Chairman of Wincanton Town Council (Mayor) | ||
| Howard Ellard | h.ellard@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | 07801 172309 |
| Vice-Chairman (Deputy Mayor) | ||
| Dawn Old | d.old@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Councillors | ||
| Tom Power | t.power@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Jarno Packer | j.packer@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Curly Rodgers | c.rodgers@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Doug Smith | doug.smith@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Phil Rodgers | 01963 32508 | |
| Neil Anderson | n.anderson@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | 07804 451471 |
| Kirsten Hearne | k.hearne@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Alan Waistell | a.waistell@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Colin Wallis | c.wallis@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Jen Macfarlane | j.macfarlane@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Jan Eadington | j.eadington@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Alan Armstrong | a.armstrong@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk | |
| Colin Lovegrove | c.lovegrove@wincantontowncouncil.gov.uk |
Wincanton Town Councillors – Register of Interests
Wincanton Town Councillors Register of Interests can be found on the Somerset Council website
Somerset Councillors
| Tom Power | tom.power@somerset.gov.uk | |
| Lucy Trimnell | lucy.trimnell@somerset.gov.uk |
Somerton & Frome MP
| Sarah Dyke | sarah.dyke.mp@parliament.uk |
Meet Your Wincanton Town Councillors
 | Howard Ellard | My name is Howard Ellard and I am the current Mayor and Chairman of Wincanton Town Council. I have lived in Wincanton and the immediately surrounding area for most of the last 50 years and am a (largely) retired environmental consultant who has spent my working career in the waste and recycling sector. I believe I have the interests of the town at heart and seeks to achieve the best practical outcomes for the town in my dealings with any organisation on behalf of the Town Council. I have a particular interest in sports and recreation facilities and the planning system. Please contact me at any reasonable time if you wish to discuss Town Council related matters. |
| Dawn Old | ||
 | Tom Power | |
| Jarno Packer | ||
| Curly Rodgers | ||
 | Doug Smith | |
| Phil Rodgers | ||
| Neil Anderson | ||
| Kirsten Hearne | ||
| Alan Waistell | ||
| Colin Wallis | ||
 | Jen Macfarlane | Having made Wincanton my home a few years ago, I am dedicated to helping the town thrive. I am committed to maintaining our community spirit, supporting the high street and preserving the town’s history, culture and environmental sustainability. I work as a Project Manager for a social justice charity, supporting vulnerable people within our population. It is important to me to bring this compassion and respect into my role as a councilor. With a background in managing pubs, restaurants and multi‑site hospitality operations, I also remain a strong advocate for local hospitality businesses and independent traders. I am the Town Council representative on the Wincanton Carnival Committee and am on the working group for the Wincanton Strategic Plan. |
| Jan Eadington | ||
 | Alan Armstrong | |
 | Colin Lovegrove |