Radstock’s Trinity Hub transformation moves another step closer as Phase 3 gets underway
A major new chapter in the transformation of Radstock’s historic Trinity Methodist Church has begun, as work gets underway on an ambitious project to create a vibrant community hub in the heart of the town. Known as Project EVE, the latest phase of the Trinity Hub redevelopment will see more than half of the building’s…
SWAN Celebrates Volunteers Who Keep Our Community Connected.
Radstock based charity, SWAN, has been celebrating the dedication and kindness of its volunteers through a series of special recognition events, including a summer garden party, volunteer appreciation certificates anda well-deserved break through the Room to Reward initiative. Volunteers are at the very heart of SWAN, who provide vital community transport services, host Cuppa &…
Radstock Food Club Celebrates Local Dragons’ Den Success
Local Food Club is celebrating after impressing the Dragons with their fun and confident pitch that focused on saving “Colin the Carrot”, by asking for £500 to put towards a new commercial fridge to keep him fresh and happy for longer.Despite the humour, their message hit home with the audience, which was made up of…
Have your say on changes to parking charges
Bath & North East Somerset Council is asking residents to share their views on a range of proposed parking charge changes. These proposals are aimed at improving road safety, improving air quality, reducing congestion and supporting more walking, wheeling and cycling. Some of the proposed changes are designed to encourage visitors who travel into the…
Stones Cross Hotel sold 12 years after drugs operation forced closure
One of Midsomer Norton’s most prominent former pubs has been sold, more than 12 years after it closed following a major undercover police drugs operation. The Stones Cross Hotel, at the top of Midsomer Norton High Street, sold at auction last week for £260,000. The new owner is not known. The sale could finally bring…
Royal Victoria Park improvements set to make park safer and more accessible for all
Work will begin this autumn on a package of walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Royal Victoria Park to make it safer and quicker to get from Weston into the city centre. The scheme will provide resurfaced pavements, new accessible crossing points, eco-sensitive heritage lighting and a new zebra crossing in Park Lane, near the…
Festive favourites and new attractions at this year’s Bath Christmas Market
Bath is getting ready to sparkle in just eight weeks’ time when the ever-popular Christmas Market returns with exciting new attractions. A new entertainment programme with live music and street performances will create an even more magical atmosphere for some 440,000 people who visit Bath Christmas Market each year. Visitors will be able to relax…
Free event helps B&NES families find SEND support early and connect with local services
Parents and carers of children and young people are invited to a free event at the Apex City of Bath Hotel on 14 October that will help them find support, get practical advice and speak directly to people who can help their family. Families do not need to have a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities…
Peasedown St John Councillor to hold Street Surgery on 14th October
Independent Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding her next Street Surgery in Peasedown St John on Wednesday 14th October. Each month over the next year Cllr Walker will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues matter to local…
4 Years On: Midsomer Norton Town Hall has No Business Plan and No Opening Date
Four years after Midsomer Norton Town Hall closed for refurbishment, Freedom of Information requests show that there is still no confirmed date for the end of the refurbishment and no confirmed opening date. Midsomer Norton Town Council has also confirmed that it does not have a current business plan demonstrating how the finished Town Hall…
