Staffordshire Council Cabinet Member for Economic growth 2016-2020, chairman of planning SCC , cabinet member on SBC and local councillor and farmer in Stafford
Joined July 2012
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“Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy.” Sir Winston Churchill. dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
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Mark Winnington retweeted
9 Aug 2023
Cllr @MarkWinnington, who used to be the ward member and also previously called the application, is speaking against it tonight. He says the land is currently a village amenity and the proposed development would stick out like a sore thumb
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Mark Winnington retweeted
25 Jul 2023
Members' motion time now and there's just one today from Cllrs @MarkWinnington and @JeremyPert. They are calling for cllrs elected to serve on outside bodies on behalf of the council to present annual reports
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Mark Winnington retweeted
16 Jul 2023
It was lovely to visit #Gnosall Canal Festival today with Cllr @MarkWinnington. A nice day for a canalside walk & great to see so many residents and traders out today. We are lucky to have so many beautiful canals in Staffordshire!
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Mark Winnington retweeted
8 Jun 2023
There is a former cabinet member - @MarkWinnington in the public seating area though, alongside Conservative colleague @Eccleshallpeter. New cabinet members are mix of Labour members and Stafford Borough Independents inc @JillHood8 and @RobKenney2
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Mark Winnington retweeted
13 Mar 2023
A new campaign to promote #Stafford Borough is to be launched.
It will showcase the range of attractions, independent and brand shops, restaurants and other businesses across the area.
For more information go to bit.ly/sbcOBB
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Mark Winnington retweeted
24 Mar 2023
Keep a look out for your polling card which has information about the local elections in May.
The cards will be sent to more than 100,000 residents in #Stafford Borough very soon
The Borough & Parish council elections take place on Thursday 4 May
More from bit.ly/sbcelections2
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Mark Winnington retweeted
16 Mar 2023
The council has been here before with boundary proposals, Cllr @MarkWinnington says, and it is a difficult process
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Mark Winnington retweeted
14 Mar 2023
Parish Councils across #Stafford Borough can apply for a share of a £6,000 fund to enhance street parties or other events being organised to celebrate the coronation of King Charles lll.
You can see more from bit.ly/sbccoronationfund
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Mark Winnington retweeted
22 Feb 2023
The application has been recommended for approval by planning officers but called in by Cllr @MarkWinnington because of "concerns about change of use, effect on streetscene and current usage of the site"
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Mark Winnington retweeted
22 Feb 2023
A resident has spoken to object to the plans (and received a round of applause from the public seating area) and @MarkWinnington has also raised concerns. There is no speaker here tonight to speak in support of the application however
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Mark Winnington retweeted
22 Feb 2023
One of the issues raised is erection of a fence at the site - and it is being questioned whether the fence is permitted development or unauthorised development. Cllr @MarkWinnington has said the application should be rejected - and Cllr Frances Beatty has proposed rejection
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Mark Winnington retweeted
9 Feb 2023
Next cabinet is being asked to accept the UK
Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) award of £4.7m from the Government which was announced in early December. Cllr @MarkWinnington is welcoming the investment in rural areas the scheme will include
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Mark Winnington retweeted
9 Feb 2023
On plans to increase nursing home places, Cllr @MarkWinnington has welcomed proposals including development of Bracken House in Burntwood and Meadowyrthe in Tamworth into nursing homes, but said the new facilities must be gold standard and not impact on existing services
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Mark Winnington retweeted
24 Jan 2023
Cllr Mike Smith has brought out a copy of a 2002 members' digest to highlight budget cuts proposed by a the previous administration 21 years ago - glad to see I'm not the only one who holds onto council documents for several years!
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Mark Winnington retweeted
24 Jan 2023
Cllr @MarkWinnington has reminded fellow cllrs that the authority is dealing with taxpayers' money - and while inflation remains above 10% many of the fees and charges that are going up are going up by around 5%
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19 Jan 2023
Always was the rule when I played school rugby 🧐
19 Jan 2023
🚨BREAKING🚨
The RFU have confirmed that tackle height will be lowered in the community game from July 2023.
This was voted for by the RFU Council with the intention of improving player safety.
Tackle height is being set at the waist or below.
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Mark Winnington retweeted
17 Jan 2023
Councillor issues warning to "litter louts" after local woman is prosecuted for dumping rubbish illegally in #Stafford.
She was made to pay nearly £300 by Magistrates after admitting the offence.
Read more from bit.ly/sbcflytipfine
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Mark Winnington retweeted
21 Dec 2022
Reminders for this week:
👉Check your bin calendars for Christmas collection changes: bit.ly/sbcxmasbins
👉Streets cleaned and help for the homeless continues during festive period: bit.ly/sbcxmaswork
👉Safe Christmas cooking advice on Thursday: bit.ly/sbcfoodadvice
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Mark Winnington retweeted
12 Dec 2022
A reminder to check the days your recycling and waste bins will be emptied over the Christmas period if you live in #Stafford Borough.
Changes start from Christmas Eve until Saturday 7 January.
See more from bit.ly/sbcxmasbins or use the online check staffordbc.gov.uk/about-my-a…
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