Internal Midsomer Norton Town Council Audit identifies “significant governance, financial management and transparency issues”
Internal Audit Highlights Need for Governance Improvements A recent internal audit has identified a number of significant governance, financial management and transparency issues that require action by Midsomer Norton Town Council. While the auditor concluded that the Council’s overall system of internal control remains adequate and effective, this conclusion was subject to a substantial action…
Midsomer Norton Council Papers Reveal Further £59,000 for Delayed Town Hall Project
Recently published Midsomer Norton Town Council papers have revealed further costs and ongoing delays associated with the refurbishment of Midsomer Norton Town Hall. At a recent Town Council meeting, councillors agreed to set aside a further £59,000 towards the project. The largest allocation is £49,000, which was set aside to cover a future retention payment…
Peasedown Primary School children’s day out in Bristol enhances love of science
Children in Year 2 at Peasedown St John Primary School have had the chance to enhance their love of learning and knowledge of science thanks to a visit to the We The Curious centre in Bristol. Formerly known as @Bristol, We The Curious is an educational charity and a leading UK science centre. They produce experiences that bring people…
New film sheds a light on community cohesion and interfaith dialogue across Bath & North East Somerset
A new film has been released this week that promotes and praises interfaith dialogue across Bath & North East Somerset. Produced by the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation, in partnership with Helena Midgley Films, over a several month period, several organisations across the district took part in the filming. Faith Foundation Director, Nathan…
New footbridge installed at Bristol Brabazon station
A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site. A 750-tonne all-terrain mobile crane lifted into place the nine pieces that make up the staircases and bridge deck over the Bank Holiday weekend. The structure of the two…
Region moves to expand combined authority and secure more powers from Westminster
Ministers are set to consider plans for North Somerset to join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA). Following a public consultation in which 56.7% of participants backed the idea, North Somerset Council voted to join WECA earlier this month. After the next meeting of the Mayor and council leaders on 5 June, West of England Mayor Helen Godwin and North Somerset Council Leader…
Week of action targets Blue Badge misuse
Hundreds of Blue Badges were checked by Bath & North East Somerset Council during a week of action targeting misuse and protecting disabled motorists. The council took part in a week-long campaign alongside 56 other councils, with the aim of removing as many misused Blue Badges as possible and making sure protected parking bays remain…
Have your say on proposed parking charge changes
Bath & North East Somerset Council is inviting residents to comment on proposed changes to parking charges aimed at improving road safety, encouraging sustainable travel, and ensuring the financial sustainability of its parking services. The proposed changes put forward by the council includes: The public is being asked to have their say in the consultation,…
Residents invited to help shape the future of local energy in Peasedown, Wellow and Shoscombe
A new community energy survey is inviting residents in Peasedown, Wellow and Shoscombe to share their views on community-owned renewable energy ideas, including wind and solar. Part of the Energy in Your Community project, the survey supports local people to explore whether community-owned renewable energy could work in their area and what it could mean…
£2,000 funding boost for Peasedown Library keeps doors open for another year
Community leaders and volunteers in Peasedown St John are celebrating this week after receiving the news that the village’s popular community library has received a much-needed funding boost. Peasedown Community Library, which is one of B&NES Council’s 11 community libraries across the district is run by local charity, the Peasedown Community Trust. With funds to…
